Dhanila A. Chacko
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OBJECTIVE:
Leverage financial background and client management skills to obtain a
challenging position as I pursue my MBA
EDUCATION:
University of Maryland, College Park, MD Start: August 2010 Expected
Graduation Date: May 2012
MBA, Robert H. Smith School of Business
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Graduation Date: May 2007
Bachelor of Science: Financial Economics; Minor: Political Science
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Morgan Stanley, Baltimore, Maryland
August 2007 - August 2010
Associate - Derivatives Documentation Group
. Extensive knowledge and daily management of 300-1,000 OTC Credit
Derivatives such as credit default swaps & asset backed securities
. Resolve and verify trading breaks from discrepancies dealing with major
economic details such as Trade Date,
Fixed Rate, and ISIN on electronic platforms such as DTCC
. Utilize internal trade entry systems, trade flow and storage systems, and
trade processing systems effectively
. and efficiently to mitigate risk
. Research and resolve aged exceptions due to corporate actions, issue
notifications, and legal requirements
in order to comply with FED targets
. Collaborate with Operational management and sales trading desks to
diminish risk through escalation and
strong communication
. Run daily reports highlighting unaffirmed & high risk trades for our
group tracked by the FED
. Liaise with teammates and managers daily to provide client service, risk
management, and superior Operational controls
. Communicate in small functional teams and larger group teams to complete
daily tasks, share market and systems knowledge, protect client
confidentiality, and preserve and grow strong trading relationships with
clients
Mercantile Safe-Deposit & Trust Company, Baltimore, MD
January 2006 - August 2007
Intern - Loan Documentation & Loan Review
. Process over 30 Paid in Full business loan files per week including
maintenance of D3000 and preparing release/satisfaction documents
. Assist in Commercial Loan review by verifying entity names and good
standing for over 300 borrowers, reviewing documents using checklists,
and aiding with internal audits
. Work on UCC Project by researching and creating a database of UCC
Financial Statements for companies in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel,
and PowerPoint; Bloomberg experience
ACTIVITIES/HONORS:
. Assistant Sunday School Teacher, Mar Thoma Church of Baltimore
. Volunteer as a mentor for middle school students in Baltimore
. Founder of Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. at UMBC. Historian & Treasurer
. National Society of Collegiate Scholars
. Honors College at UMBC
. President's Fellows Scholarship