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Management Manager

Location:
2056
Posted:
June 08, 2010

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Leo Zaslavskiy

** ****** ****** ****, *******, Massachusetts 02056

508-***-**** [h] 508-***-**** [m] **********@*******.***

Experience

MFS Investment Management, Boston, MA 2004-11/2008

Investment Officer - Loan Trader

. Responsible for the daily trading desk activities, focusing on

accurate, efficient and timely execution of bank loan purchase and

sale transactions. (Zero trade errors during tenure)

. Performed ongoing surveillance of market trends. Advised the credit

team of pertinent developments

. Solicited, analyzed and distributed information related to newly-

syndicated bank loans

. Performed ad-hoc relative value investment analysis against

publicly-traded securities of an issuer. Sought capital structure

arbitrage opportunities. Where possible incorporated current basis

information obtained from the synthetic markets.

. Conducted thorough reviews of available credit documentation in

order to identify collateral, reporting or transfer specificities

and potential trading restrictions

. Took an active role in credit committees providing valuable market

intelligence and technical overview of specific credits

. Designed robust analytical models aimed at evaluating current and

prospective holdings using Bloomberg API data supplemented by

information from various loan market sources

. Designed a screening tool aimed at identifying groups of

investments that optimize Collateralized Loan Obligation's

performance

. Designed a monitoring tool used for minimizing pricing errors

within the portfolio.

. Oversaw screening of material non-public information published by

debtors. Assured compliance with internal policies

. Performed hypothetical testing of two CLO portfolios to assure

compliance with indenture requirements.

. Vigorously participated in the initial rollout of the senior loan

product. Drawing on past experience provided guidance and advice

to information technology, settlements, financial reporting and

marketing departments within the firm. Developed ad-hoc tools to

sustain operations through the integration process

Lewtan Technologies, Waltham, MA 2002-2004

Analyst

. Created robust Excel models used in data collection activities for

over 200 Collateralized Debt Obligation accounts.

. Took a leadership role in designing an exposure reporting tool for a

"fund of funds" client. Drawing on prior experience, designed a

process to aggregate compliance data obtained from hundreds

indenture trustee reports into a single database.

. Translated Collateralized Loan Obligation indenture documents into

technical specifications, to be used in creation of a deal

management module. Designed complex compliance monitoring and deal

management modules using SQL code. Trained client personnel and

performed post-delivery adjustments.

Cypress Holding Company, Boston, MA 2000-2002

Account Manager

. Acted as a liaison between custodial banks and the firm. Assured

accurate and timely recording of the firm's transactions.

Spearheaded implementation of Wall Street Office deal management

system at the firm as well as reconciliation of books and records

with custodian banks.

. Performed cash management functions. Created detailed cash need

projections and coordinated short-term investments.

. Oversaw trade settlement. Actively pursued counterparties in the

effort to ensure timely settlement and minimize failed trades.

Vigorously sought delay compensation from counterparties.

. Actively participated in preparation of periodic compliance reports.

Technical Experience

C++, SQL, Bloomberg API, Yield Book, Wall Street Office, MS Office, MS

Visual Basic, iCDO, ABSNet, ClearPar, TradeSettlement Inc.

Education

Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Bachelor of Science in Financial Management



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