REGINALD K. JOHNSON
( **-** **th Ave apt *J* Corona, NY 11368
804-***-**** * ( ***.*.****@*****.***
PROFILE SUMMARY
A self-motivator and demonstrator of initiative. I have
the ability to work independently while adapting to
deadlines, and pressures that arise in the fast-pace
financial marketplace. Always maintaining a personable and
approachable attitude when dealing with various
departments and colleagues. Ability to quickly grasp
issues, resolve them in a timely and efficient manner
while paying close attention to details. Articulate in
English; proficient in various computer programs such as
Microsoft Word, Excel, Lotus Notes, Tiger ticketing
system, DTCC, SwapsWire, Scrittura, Calypso, Kapital,
IRFE, OpsWorkstation, Endur, LIM, Reuters, and Athena.
EXPERIENCE
J.P. MORGAN, NEW YORK, NY June 2008 -
Present
Trade Support Analyst - Energy Middle Office
April 2010 - Present
. Provide trade support to Front Office to catch trade
discrepancies on the same day
. Liaise with Global Operations Teams bank wide to resolve ad-
hoc queries from Traders, Sales, Settlements, and Back Office
. Validate trade accuracy against trader / broker recaps
. NY Support for settlement pricing using Reuters, Bloomberg,
and LIM
Trade Support Analyst - North American Rates Middle Office
June 2008 - April 2010
. Investigate and resolve Interest Rate trade breaks resulting
from P&L and Risk Reporting.
. Interact and support Swaps Traders, Brokers, Sales, and
various groups both internally and globally.
. Investigate book-keeping discrepancies for confirmation and
settlement breaks.
. Address daily operational issues and query resolution with
Front Office, Middle Office and Back Office.
. Participate in weekly conference calls with Middle Office and
Back Office teams to escalate and resolve trade breaks
. Provide various MIS reporting to Senior Management.
BEAR STEARNS & CO. INC., NEW YORK, NY October 2007
- June 2008 Follow Up Specialist - Derivatives
Documentation
. Responsible for following up on all Credit, Equity and
Interest Rate derivative trades to execute as many
outstanding trades in a timely manner and reduce the number
of outstanding trades by Fed target dates.
. Liaised with counterparty and department managers to schedule
weekly lock-in phone calls to discuss all outstanding trades
done with other broker dealers to ensure timely execution.
. Verified trade terms with Front Office in order to resolve
trade discrepancies and ensure correct confirmations.
. Created spreadsheets of outstanding trade population across
products to ensure that all trades were thoroughly followed
up on a regular basis.
. Investigated and resolved all DTCC breaks for Fixed Income
Derivative trades.
HSBC NEW YORK, NY September
2006 - September 2007
Confirmation Specialist - Interest Rate Documentation Group
. Processed various documents internally to update client
records and internal system data.
. Responsible for drafting termination confirmations facing
external counterparties.
. Coordinated with Front/Middle Office, Documentation Managers
and Back Office teams to resolve outstanding discrepancies
with Interest Rate trades and verify that all legal contracts
were accurate in order to reconcile risk.
. Corresponded with external clients to chase and execute
outstanding confirmations.
CITIGROUP NEW YORK, NY
July 2004 - September 2006
Archival Specialist - Derivatives Documentation Support Team
. Reviewed various incoming counterparty Credit Derivative
documents to be processed internally.
. Setup database searches and prepared spreadsheets to archive
client derivative contracts.
. Chased external counterparties to verify trade details via e-
mail and phone.
. Scanned and Processed TriOptima, Master Confirmations and
other legal documents to update client records.
EDUCATION
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Sociology - May 2004