Experience

Fragasso Financial Advisors

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investment Analyst

  • Jun 2021 - Present



Mellon

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Performance Analyst

  • Feb 2021 - Jun 2021



Greycourt & Co., Inc.

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Performance Analyst

  • Jul 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Monitored investment portfolios to ensure client accounts were updated and accurate in Axys, InvestEdge, and StyleAdvisor • Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual investment reports for client distribution with accurate and on-time delivery on a consistent basis • Updated and created new processes which greatly increased efficiency and automation of Private Equity and Real Estate tracking as well as other illiquid investments • Assisted in the firm’s conversion from the Axys accounting & management system to the Black Diamond accounting & management system • Streamlined and automated reporting processes and reconciliation processes to reduce bottlenecks and improve efficiency • Assisted the manager in resolving client account issues • Ensured proper booking of transaction data and reconciled against asset managers and custodians for accurate performance calculations • Collaborated with Advisors and Portfolio Managers on issues related to client data • Addressed ad hoc inquiries from client or Advisors for performance fluctuations and anomalies • Shared knowledge and experience with team members to improve their work processes Show less



Rootstock Advisors

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investment Analyst

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Monitored investment portfolios to ensure client accounts were updated and accurate in Black Diamond (primary portfolio management system) • Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual investment reports for client distribution • Prepared ad-hoc investment and asset allocation reports for senior investment professionals • Executed administrative tasks such as completing subscription documents, KYC requests, direct deposit monitoring, capital call/redemption processing and providing support for audit issues • Communicated with separate account mangers regarding client service matters • Reviewed and prepared performance of third-party managers for periodic investment reports • Reviewed cash balances and investment transactions daily • Coordinated with team members to facilitate the opening of client accounts, movement of securities across custodians and accounts, and replied to alerts and additional follow up items required to manage/maintain accounts • Monitored and/or updated market values of illiquid securities for capital calls and distributions • Created a Business Continuity Plan and a Disaster Recovery Plan that was implemented by the company into its compliance material • Acted as a liaison between the CEO and outsourced CCO; coordinated the periodic (monthly, quarterly, annual) testing of compliance items and implementation of the firm’s compliance program Show less



CIM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

• United States

• Investment Analyst / Junior Portfolio Manager / Equity Trader / Compliance Analyst

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2019

  • Examined and assessed political, economic, and market trends; earnings prospects; financial statements and various other indicators, factors, and security-level analyses across fixed income and equity classes to determine suitable investment strategies • Re-balanced portfolios and composite to get them in line with a mandate or to satisfy an investment decision • Proposed and traded securities, as well as reviewed trades in the accounting system to ensure accuracy and allocated trades across multiple accounts/composites • Monitored about $1.5 billion AUM of individual investment holdings and strategies on a daily basis • Served as the firm’s primary equity trader • Prepared detailed investment and performance reports for clients, consultants, and internal management • Excelled in an environment that required multi-tasking and prioritizing • Collaborated with Chief Compliance Officer in an SEC audit and assisted in the design, implementation, and management in all areas of compliance, including firm policies (i.e. Business Continuity Plan, Compliance Manual, Code of Ethics, etc.) and compliance with all federal and state regulations • Reviewed and filed regulatory filings, as well as financial and non-financial disclosures to ensure compliance with federal securities regulations (ex: Form ADV, marketing materials, SEC filings, request for proposals, etc.) • Performed risk assessments of the firm’s policies and procedures and information security to identify deficiencies with the goal of improving those policies and procedures • Reviewed, enhanced, audited, and maintained a compliance program • Implemented and maintained a Soft Dollar (Commission Recapture) worksheet with various information used for compliance and investment policy meetings • Compiled, maintained, and reviewed all information to keep firm GIPS compliant • Coordinated and executed GIPS review process with GIPS auditor and updated GIPS policies as needed Show less



Thermo Fisher Scientific

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pricing Analyst (TEMP)

  • Apr 2015 - May 2015

  • Work closely with suppliers and customer service or site representative to maintain updated pricing in the system • Prepare upload files with new vendor pricing information based on received vendor files • Set up specific customer pricing in the system • Update items in mainframe (i.e. pricing, description, or vendor information) • Discontinue items based on various information • Assist Pricing Manager in resolving issues in regards to customer/supplier pricing • Work closely with suppliers and customer service or site representative to maintain updated pricing in the system • Prepare upload files with new vendor pricing information based on received vendor files • Set up specific customer pricing in the system • Update items in mainframe (i.e. pricing, description, or vendor information) • Discontinue items based on various information • Assist Pricing Manager in resolving issues in regards to customer/supplier pricing



Kraft Heinz

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accountant (TEMP)

  • Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

  • Conducted quantitative analysis of data and compiled reports for the interim state and P/L accounts for management to use in business decision • Compiled comprehensive daily/weekly reports for warehouse/factory teams, managers, and controllers • Analyzed the movement of inventory into and out of the interim state and appropriate accounts, advised on correct procedure of the movement types to the warehouse/factory teams, and coordinated with different teams to resolve problems with inventory • Prepared and posted reports and entries for the month-end closing cycle • Implemented a new process to post entries into legacy system using excel to save time • Added, disposed, and changed assets in SAP and legacy system • Changed useful life of assets based on information provided Show less



Thermo Fisher Scientific

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounts Payable Representative (TEMP)

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Entered Invoices (up to 200 a day) • Fixed Invoices from EDI kick-outs • Matched Invoices to Purchase Orders • Contacted vendors about discrepancies on Invoices • Worked with buyers, customer service, and warehouse coordinators on resolving issues on Invoices • Worked on specific reports assignment by the manager • Checked statements for different vendors and made sure they were correct • Used Oracle, Cognos, OnDemand, and Mainframe • Entered Invoices (up to 200 a day) • Fixed Invoices from EDI kick-outs • Matched Invoices to Purchase Orders • Contacted vendors about discrepancies on Invoices • Worked with buyers, customer service, and warehouse coordinators on resolving issues on Invoices • Worked on specific reports assignment by the manager • Checked statements for different vendors and made sure they were correct • Used Oracle, Cognos, OnDemand, and Mainframe



Ukrainian Community of Western Pennsylvania (UCOWPA)

• Pittsburgh

• Treasurer

  • May 2012 - May 2013

  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date fiscal records and accounts • Prepared and presented quarterly reports to the Board of Directors • Prepared and presented a full statement of the finances and transactions of the organization during the preceding year • Had custody of the organization’s funds which were deposited in the name of UCOWPA at a bank or credit union • Signed checks on behalf of council and in accordance with the budget approved by the Board of Directors • Oversaw the signing of the signature card for the bank accounts • Cooperated fully with internal audits • Performed additional duties as assigned by the President and the Board of Directors Show less