JOSEPH YOUNG

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Chicago, IL **624

Home: 773-***-****

abqt96@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS

Facilitated clients' strategic investment needs in the areas of fixed

income, active & passive equities, cash securities, and international

products and services. Worked directly with client representatives to

determine appropriate investment needs and strategies, developing solutions

to effectively meet these needs over both short and long-term scenarios.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Broad-based executive management experience interfacing with managers,

employees and support staff in multiple departments. Acted as liaison

between corporation, vendors and workforce. Identified areas for

improvement, prioritize projects, develop budgets, make presentations and

coordinate all areas through implementation.

CLIENT RELATIONS/BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Versatile, high-energy executive with a significant record of achievement.

Experienced in working productively with individuals at all levels.

Developed realistic strategies which met a variety of corporate needs.

Strong technical foundation with capabilities of introducing new services,

products and concepts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NORTHERN TRUST Chicago, IL

1996 - 2009

INVESTMENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (2007 - 2009)

Global Investments

. Interacted extensively with institutional clientele, managing

relationships and ensuring overall satisfaction.

. Facilitated service team efforts, communicate client concerns/needs to

partners, and

coordinated resources to ensure timely delivery of

services/issue resolution.

. Maintained consistent bank relationship plan; develop complete

understanding of client's business, objectives, goals, and market

challenges.

. Partnered with clients to implement solutions, cultivating strong

professional relationships with client representatives to anticipate

unforeseen requirements.

. Educated clientele regarding emerging issues, bank products/services,

regulatory & tax changes, and the general institution investment

climate.

. Coordinated presentations of products/services, bringing in experts

where appropriate.

. Furthered client goals while increasing profitability, through solid

understanding of competitive environment, strategic pricing, and all

financial instruments.

. Worked with large national defense client, assisting in major

restructuring of their defined contribution pension plan, 2008.

Northern Trust - continued

2nd VICE PRESIDENT

(1999 to 2007)

. Provided back office automation consulting services to 100 Investment

Managers

in U.S., Europe, Canada and the Orient.

. Conducted needs analyses and present potential employee cost

reductions, reduced recording cycles and increased accuracy.

. Identified opportunities for straight through transaction processing.

. Provided business guidance on systems related issues.

. Made recommendations on software and Northern Trust's automated web

tool. Interfaced between Investment Managers, Custodians, Bank and

Vendors to establish project parameters.

. Maintained follow up to track deliverables.

. Clients included Black Rock Investments, Summit Funds and Invesco

Capital.

. Increased participants in automated processing systems from 99 to 290.

. Achieved a 30% decrease in processing staff in two departments while

increasing

transaction volume.

MANAGER/TRUST OFFICER (1996 -

1999)

Securities Group

. Directed daily activities of securities operations group with 15

employees.

. Trained, supervised and evaluated staff.

. Conducted formal and informal training in operational procedures and

industry changes.

. Supported managers in business development and responding to RFP's for

. client system automation.

. Served as Bank Representative for Mortgage Backed Securities on ISITC

(Industry Standard for Continued on Institutional Trade

Communication).

. Provided input on communication standards and implemented

IOWA GRAIN COMPANY, Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago, IL

1995 - 1996

DESK MANAGER

. Facilitated the flow of orders from the desk to the trading floor.

. Communicated with customers, explained market trends and volumes.

. Recorded, verified and reconciled customer orders.

ABN AMRO NORTH AMERICA, Chicago, IL

1994 - 1995

INTERNAL AUDITOR

. Established and maintained effective control processes to meet

corporate objectives, ensure reliable operating procedures and

reports, comply with laws and regulations and safeguard assets.

. Possessed clear grasp of operating climate and objectives, with

experience in risk assessment ensuring successful policy design.

. Monitored and periodically audited for the detection of audit

deficiencies.

. Investigated and applied analytical skills to identify alternative

business strategies within the confines of internal control

objectives.

PNC BANK, Chicago, IL

1992 - 1994

INTERNAL AUDITOR

. Gained experience as Lead Examiner and Examiner-in-Charge of special

projects and operations.

. Monitored compliance with accounting procedures, state laws, rules and

regulations.

. Verified validity and reporting accuracy of documents.

FINANCIAL ANALYST - Asset Liability Management

. Evaluated excess funding positions on fixed rate portfolios to

identify and recommend strategies to reduce costs while minimizing

exposure.

. Developed financial models to test prepayment assumptions and interest

rate scenarios.

. Developed new ARM funding strategies and proposals for cap coverage.

TRIBUNE ENTERTAINMENT Chicago, IL

1989 - 1992

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER (Part Time During College)

. Worked closely with Controller in financial planning, budgeting,

forecasting and cash management.

. Completed reconcilement of bank statements and intercompany accounts.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree - Finance, Loyola University, Chicago, IL

LICENSES

Series: 7 & 63 (2007 to 12/2011)

ACTIVITIES

Providence St. Mel High School alumnus and mentor

Northern Trust - United Way Spokesperson.

TRAINING

Managing Diversity

Project Management

Effective Communications

Toastmasters

Comprehensive Training - Banking, Finance and Business Operations.

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