Jason Bobber
Wayne, PA 19087
610-***-**** (h)
***********@*******.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
. Motivated, detail-oriented investment services professional with over
9 years of financial services industry experience with expertise in
Trading, Operations, RFPs, and Marketing
. Consistently demonstrate the ability to deliver results in a fast-
paced and dynamic environment
. Display proven leadership and teamwork with a track record of
delivering results to the bottom line while also improving the quality
of the client experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sage Financial 01/10
- Present
Investment Reporting Associate
. Responsible for the implementation of all mutual fund, equity and
fixed income trading
. Provide quantitative analyses of client portfolios to financial
planners
. Analyze best execution reports to ensure compliance and that clients
obtained the best trade pricing
. Offer advice to financial planners on attaining better trade pricing
. Construct presentations of client investment performance for periodic
review meetings
. Communicate with clients to ensure that all account information is
current
State Street, Inc.
01/09 - 12/09
International Trade Processing Specialist (through Strategic Staffing
Solutions)
. Assisted in the transition from Lazard's Unit Interface (LUI)
transaction management system to State Street's Global Transaction
Management (GTM) system.
. Responsible for the timely and accurate receipt, authentication,
processing and settlement of international and domestic securities and
related cash transactions through custody and accounting platforms
. Collaborate with stakeholders from accounting, client services, and
other internal support teams or external groups to resolve issues with
data quality, processing, and settlements
. Update settlement instructions on the Alert system
. Research and resolve overdrafts
. Identify and resolve problem trades while ensuring that the resolution
is well-documented and communicated to appropriate parties
Turner Investment Partners
04/01 - 12/08
Trading Administrator, Principal (02/03 - 12/08)
. While utilizing analyses found in Reuters BridgeStation, executed up
to 25 trades per day through the following wrap trading systems: APL,
Mates, PM Trade, GIM2, Access, MPower, PORT, Folio Advisor, Morgan
Stanley PPA, Geotrader, Sterling Trader Pro
. Stepped trades out to broker/dealers as needed
. Additional daily tasks included: reconciliations, model maintenance,
new account initiation/closings, tax harvesting, and account
rebalancing
. Responsible for trade settlements for all DVP accounts
. Mentored new colleagues within the group
. Developed APL macros to streamline daily reports and quarterly
questionnaires
. Provided customer service for financial advisors and their assistants
. Managed the proxy voting process
Client Service Associate / Trading Assistant, Principal (10/02 - 02/03)
. Completed daily reconciliations, model maintenance, new account
initiation, monthly APL reports and quarterly questionnaires
. Ensured timely trade settlements for all DVP accounts
. Managed the proxy voting process
New Business Proposals Associate (11/01 - 10/02)
. Constructed quantitative and qualitative data for requests for
proposals utilizing Factset, Portia Reporting, RFP Express, StatPro
and through general knowledge of the organizational structure and
procedures
. Maintained historical assets spreadsheets and characteristics
. Served as compliance liaison for document reviews
Inventory Liaison (04/01 - 11/01)
. Selected suppliers and established business contacts in order to
negotiate price
. Supported the marketing group by completing literature searches and
backup administrative support
. Assisted with recruiting new employees and interns at local career
fairs
Lyon, Conklin, and Company
06/99 - 10/00
Inventory / Receiving Coordinator
. Coached and assisted a crew of approximately ten employees to perform
new standards of quality, quantity, and conduct, resulting in a high
level of customer satisfaction as well as team spirit
. Improved logistical layout which resulted in significant savings of
product and increased profitability
. Responsibilities included: cycle counting, file maintenance, inbound
scheduling, and liaison to sales department
RGIS Inventory Specialists
05/98 - 02/99
Area Manager-Lancaster, PA District
. Managed five team leaders and over fifty auditors
. Accountable for providing efficient and accurate physical inventories
for businesses, establishing contacts with various enterprises and
ensuring customer satisfaction
. Provided guidance to employees in order to create a positive
atmosphere and work experience
. Responsible for the proper training and edification of all employees
to ensure accuracy of their work
BUSINESS QUALIFICATIONS
. FINRA Series 63 and 7 licenses (recently expired)
. Attended Checkfree APL Expert System Advanced and Intermediate User
training in: Functionality, Account Master Database, General Ledger,
Account Reconciliation, Security Master Database, Security
Transactions, General Reporting, Macro System Utilities, and General
Reporting
. Various work experiences have provided formal training in the use of
ledgers and management techniques
EDUCATION
. BS, Business Administration/Management Minor, York College of
Pennsylvania, York, PA
ACHIEVEMENTS / ACTIVITIES
. Developed macros to streamline accounting and reporting functions
Turner Investment Partners
. Raised over $165,000 for the United Way as chairperson of the 2008
Pacesetters Drive at Turner Investment Partners
. Managed the 2008 United Way Days of Caring charity event at Turner
Investment Partners
. Volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and Philabundance
. Organized and managed Turner Investment Partners athletic activities
including softball, basketball and football
. Marathon runner and member of Valley Forge Fast Tracks Running Club
COMPUTER SKILLS
. Skilled in the following software through work and various classes:
ACT!, APL, Axys, C, C++, Unix, Charles River, Lotus Notes, Microsoft
Excel, Access, Morningstar Office, Morningstar Principia, Factset,
Java Scripting, Portia, MS PowerPoint, RFP Express, SalesLogix, SWIFT,
StatPro, MS Word
. Classes in Methodologies and analysis also helped to strengthen
conceptual skills
REFERENCES
. Available upon request