Insurance Project Management

JOHN RIVERA

** ******** **** ( North Babylon, NY 11703 ( H: 631-***-**** C: 516-524-

**** ( *********@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS

Finance Professional with more than ten years of quantitative and

analytical experience with specialization in:

Structured Finance ( Asset Management Performance ( Risk Forecasting ( SEC

Compliance and Reporting

Training and Development ( Investor and Analyst Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

STANDARD & POOR'S, New York, NY

1999-2009

Director - Structured Finance (2008-2009)

Associate Director (2004-2008)

Monitored rating surveillance process for existing rated securitizations

backed by residential mortgage loans, asset-backed securities and other

structured finance assets. Provided thought leadership initiatives to

enhance analytics and research.

. Involved in the development of rating assumptions, methodologies, and

criteria of outstanding RMBS securities.

. Evaluated credit profile and ratings on over $475 billion in securities

supported by residential mortgages.

. Ensured regulatory compliance related to RMBS surveillance process.

. Published insightful and focused quarterly collateral performance and

research reports.

. Coached and developed training for Structured Finance M.B.A. Associate

Program.

Ratings Analyst (1999-2004)

Performed surveillance review of outstanding RMBS transactions for

potential repositioning of ratings, research and commentary.

. Teamed with senior analysts to develop and maintain surveillance process

tools.

. Prepared and formulated rationale for rating recommendations to

committee.

. Reviewed legal documents and performance reports to develop in-depth

knowledge of portfolio.

CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, New York, NY

1997-1999

Insurance Adviser

Cultivated and managed existing client relationships of high-net-worth

individuals and related businesses. Coordinated events and seminars for new

business development.

. Redefined and contributed to short and medium range insurance goals for

branch centers.

. Coordinated insurance portfolio for small and middle market business

owners.

. Licensed registered representative with NASD: Series 6 & 63.

NEW YORK LIFE, Melville, NY

1995-1997

Financial Service Agent

Provided financial needs analysis. Designed successful customer-focused

programs according to client risk profiles.

. Two-time Agent of the Month, awarded for superior revenue performance.

CITICORP SECURITIES, Long Island City, NY

1991-1995

Investor Loan Accountant (1994-1995)

Proactively monitored primary servicers for potential events of default and

ensured servicing standards were in accordance with Trust Agreements on

fixed and adjustable rate MBS pools.

. Successfully monitored servicer's compliance with reporting policies and

procedures.

Delinquency Specialist (1991-1994)

Monitored and reported delinquency status of $7 billion mortgage-backed

securities portfolio as the Master Servicer and implemented loss mitigation

strategies utilizing predictive analytics and valuation methods.

. Identified default trends based on product type, geographic location, and

seasoning.

EDUCATION

Certificate in Project Management, Stony Brook University Executive

Education (Fall 2009)

M.B.A. Banking and Finance, Townsend School of Business, Dowling College

(2005)

B.B.A Finance, Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University (1989)

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

North Babylon Recreation Coach: Boys Baseball grades 3-5 and Girls Softball

grades 6-8.

McGraw-Hill Special Olympics Volunteer.

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