Loren Kyes
Naperville, IL **563
630-***-**** Home
630-***-**** Cell
*****@*****.***
Objectiv To utilize my background in Middle/Back-Office operations management,
e specializing in trade clearance and settlement operations. To perform
excellent customer servicing for the clients, broker/dealers and
custodians in a growing institution.
Summary
of Securities Licenses: Series 7 and 63 and currently studying for
Skills the series 24.
Proficient with Bloombergs Trade Order Management Systems
(TOMS), Ridge Clearing, Pershings NetExchange Pro OpsCenter and
Omgeo ALERT.
Senior level management in operations. Overall management of
the day-to-day activities of the Trading Administration Team,
overseeing settlement of trades including broker matching,
custodial messaging and execution. Utilize thorough industry
knowledge with excellent ability to perform accurate guidance
and clarity involving asset servicing and settlements.
Experienced with DTCC & FED.
Direct and act as liaison for subcontracted IT firms and assist
Career in resolving computer networking issues and projects. Microsoft
History Certified Professional.
Strong knowledge of Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, Lotus
Notes and Outlook.
Loop Capital Markets, LLC Chicago, Illinois
2009-Present
Institutional Broker/Dealer. Financial products sold: Futures,
Fixed Income and Equities.
Investment Operations Specialist
Efficiently manage the daily trade processing, execution,
allocations and reconciliations in order to accurately
implement correct resolution of trade issues and balancing with
clearing firm.
Maintain a daily spreadsheet of trading P&L, Gross sales
commission, Accrued interest and Missing tickets.
Operations project management of spreadsheets, accounting for
YTD, monthly totals and spreadsheets showing margin
requirements for long positions.
Provide spreadsheets to balance Bloomberg and Ridge Clearing
reconciliation differences.
Coordinate and confirm opening of new accounts and implement
delivery instructions and cash management.
Fixed Income Capital Partners, Institutional Bond Broker/
Dealer 2004-2009
Itasca, Illinois
Operations Manager
Managed the daily trade processing, allocations and
reconciliations in order to safeguard accuracy and implement
correct resolution of trade issues. Trade execution involving
swaps and or hedges.
Compiled and reconciled end of day and monthly trade blotters
as well as day to day accounting.
Designated the process account preparation such as opening new
accounts, delivery instructions and fed fund wires.
. Worked closely with President, CFO and clearing house on compliance
and margin maintenance.
. Experience with, Mortgage Backed Securities, Asset Backed
Securities, Treasuries, Municipal Bonds and Corporate Paper.
. Daily communication with Institutional Sales Associates, Analysts
and Traders regarding trade settlement issues.
. Responsible for continuous mentoring and up to date training of
current software applications on a regular basis for three staff
members.
Bank One 2003-
Libertyville, Illinois 2004
Financial Advisor/Operations
Prepared required internal reports for sales tracking for
team of licensed retail bankers.
Responsible for overseeing and training of five staff
members.
Managed book of clients with various financial profiles.
Oversees review of client transactions to ensure proper
settlement and compliance.
Maintained and achieved targeted sales of full range of
investment products.
Planned and conducted sales strategies/managed day to day
operations for team.
Prudential Securities
Columbus, Ohio 2000-2003
Financial Advisor
In conjunction with Wells Fargo provided a variety of
mortgage products, such as mortgage refinancing and
investment property financing.
Clarified customer's most immediate objectives and
long-term goals.
Developed customized financial plans for Prudential
Securities clients.
Assessed client's financial resources and risk tolerance.
Researched, analyzed and sold various investment
instruments such as equities, bonds, mutual funds and CD's.
Resolved most difficult account issues with prompt and
appropriate resolutions.
Presented various retirement and education plans to
professional associations and investment clubs.
WCFC Channel 38
Chicago, Illinois
1990-2000
Operations Manager
. Responsible for the management of hiring, training, internships and
scheduling in operations department.
. Created annual budget for the operations department.
. Troubleshooting and repair of technical equipment.
. Organized live and taped broadcasts that required collaboration
between engineers, producers, editors, directors and camera crews
on a regular basis.
Education Microsoft Certified Professional, PC Center August 2002
Training Institute
Attained Commercial, Instrument, and Twin-Engine March 1989
Ratings Flight Safety International August 1986
B.A. Communications, Elmhurst College