ABID SIDDIQUI
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Self-directed operations strategy consultant with 5+ years' Financial
Services experience and proven analytical and problem resolution abilities
in unstructured environments. Exceptional initiative, leadership, and
organizational skills aimed at value creation and efficiency. Effective
communicator, analyzer and driver with results-oriented mindset.
Areas of Expertise:
. Operations Strategy
. Process Optimization
. Project Management
. Innovation Performance
. Financial/Statistical Analysis
. Hyperion/Brio/SQL/Office
EDUCATION
MBA - Strategic Management, Babson College F.W. Olin Graduate School of
Business, May 2010
Relevant Coursework: Management Consulting, Strategies for Innovation &
Growth, M&A, Corporate Restructuring
B.S. - Finance, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Charlton College of
Business, May 2004
EXPERIENCE
Operations Consultant/Project Manager
Primary & Preventative Care - Business Development, Hanover, MA, 2008 -
2009
. Led the design and development of a proprietary EMR/practice
management software
. Completed business process analysis/mapping and end-to-end redesign
for a brand new business unit for PPC
. Managed and implemented a growth strategy increasing revenues 100%
. Developed and implemented customer relationship management
strategies generating a 200% client growth rate
Research Analyst
Liberty Mutual Group - Research & Product Development, Boston, MA, 2007 -
2008
. Provided Actuarial team with statistical and analytical research
used to revamp auto rating structure
. Conducted market and competitor analysis used to develop go-to-
market strategies for new programs/products
. Resolved illogical pricing scenarios caused by proposed rate changes
. Utilized quantitative models to assign appropriate weights to
customer segments used in pricing model
. Created and distributed monthly "dashboard" report with office
performance metrics to regional directors
. Built queries pulling data from Hyperion/Brio systems for analysis
done primarily in Microsoft Access/Excel
Client Service Administrator
Investors Bank & Trust - Institutional Custody Rotational Program, Boston,
MA, 2006 - 2007
. Facilitated and managed cash and asset transfers for eight
endowments that totaled $60 MM in value
. Liaised between client and bank; handled issues ranging from cash
transfers to process improvement initiatives
. Researched and resolved client overdrafts in a timely manner saving
the bank/client from penalty fees
. Rotated throughout business unit and showed ability to learn unit
workflows, processes, and procedures quickly
Transaction Operations Associate
State Street Bank - Wealth Management Services, Quincy, MA, 2004 - 2006
. Responsible for confirming, clearing, and ensuring settlement of all
fixed income trades, derivatives including options, swaps, futures,
repos, and bank loans, as well as equities
. Developed new procedures for FED settlement desk to efficiently cut
operating time by 15%
. Mastered multiples accounting/asset management systems - SEI, DTC,
SunGard Global Plus, GSMAC/SMAC
. Promoted to senior desk within group
INTERESTS
. Avid Boston sports fan, amateur pianist, rock climbing, hiking
(recently hiked the Himalayan Mountains)