IRENE R. JONES
*** ****** *** #* ( Buffalo, NY - 14222 ( Mobile: 716-***-**** ( Email:
**********@*****.**.**
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dynamic, self-motivated MBA-educated professional offering 2 years of full-
time experience in the financial institution, including a track record of
considerably reducing the processing time for loan documentation by 50%,
resulting in faster loan disbursement and higher marginal profit exceeding
operations target for the branch.
Initiated an ageing report system for stock broker clients and analyzed
performance metrics to track negative balances of clients and paved the way
for better management of risk and brought down the default rate from 40% to
15%.
Managed a team of 15 @ branch level in the absence of branch manager; fast
learner and demonstrated expertise in using financial models and
forecasting; Expertise in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and
Windows).
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration, MBA (Finance), Canisius College,
Buffalo, NY Aug 08 - May 10
Master of Business Administration, MBA (Finance/HR), Anna University, India
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Madras, India
FINANCIAL POSITIONS
Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (ILFS), Chennai, India -
Officer Mar 05 - Apr 06
Derivatives: Reported Fund positions for margin obligations and handling of
securities, fixed deposits and bank guarantees towards Initial Margins @ $7
- 10 Million per month; coordinated with the head Office for enhancement of
exposure limits for trading members; client interaction with regards to
important circulars from National Stock Exchange [ NSE ].
Depository Services: Monitored depository-related activities, such as
account opening, dematerialization and closing of accounts, for a client
base of 13,000 accounts; constantly monitored the daily client volume and
prepared waiver requests based on their trade volumes for clients as a
special incentive.
Margin Funding: Created "Credit Approval Memorandum" to initiate the
approval process of margin funding loans; identified risks in process and
suggested improvements; handled documentation of new, enhanced and renewal
margin funding loans; ascertained valuation of shares constantly and
maintained regular client servicing for Line of Credit accounts.
Kotak Securities Ltd, Chennai, India - Franchisee Coordinator
June 04 - Feb 05
Managed a clientele of 15 franchisees and the strong rapport built with
existing clients led to the expansion of business to 20 franchisees within
a span of a year.
Developed a clear understanding of the equities broking business within the
first 6 months of on-the-job training and was given responsibility of audit
and process of account opening documents @ branch level amounting to 500
per month and given representation as an "authorized signatory" for
company.
Co-coordinated with the risk manager to enhance the exposure limits for
franchisee clients based on the portfolio size.
INTERNSHIP
Independent Health, Amherst, NY - Learning Center Intern
Aug 09 - Dec 09
Conducted training sessions for new employee orientation to familiarize
them with the employee resource technology.
Scheduled one on one introductory citrix remote access training for
employees.
Obtained technical training on maintaining employee intranet and was
responsible for updates by posting pictures, documents and granting access
rights to new users.
Created and tracked quizzes/surveys using the articulate software module
for the Compliance department
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Canisius College, Buffalo, NY Aug 08 - May10
Tutor/ Mentor Aug 10 - May 10
Created a plan of action to help students master the subject and achieve
their academic goal
Guided and helped students with English, Economics and Management courses
Program Assistant, Aug 08 - May 09
Provided technical support to set up equipment and overheads for business
conferences
Responded to customer queries, organize conference rooms and provide
refreshments