Project Management/Program Management
Resume:
S U M M A R Y
• A Certified Scrum Product Owner /Scrum Master and operations leader with a solid background in investment strategy and software development is currently seeking a new role that will draw upon expertise in cost reduction initiatives, internal audits, project management, client relations, due diligence, regulatory compliance, and profit optimization.
Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S H I G H L I G H T S
• A dedicated executive with a culture of continuous improvements across product/fund launch, mergers and acquisitions, and operational direction.
• Extensive knowledge of hedge funds, private equity, fin-tech, and mutual funds.
• An expert at re-engineering processes, instituting cost reduction initiatives, regulatory compliance auditing, due diligence, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proficient in managing highly-valued projects and teams and cultivating business relations.
• Technical Skills: MS Office Suite; Languages: English, Spanish C O R E C O M P E T E N C I E S
• Operational Leadership • SDLC • Investment Strategy
• Process Improvement • Equities, Derivatives and Hedge Funds • Compliance [Dodd-Frank]
• Mergers and Acquisitions • Project Management • Client Relations P R O F E S S I O N A L B A C K G R O U N D
INVESTCLOUD – West Hollywood, CA Mar. 2016 – May. 2018 Executive Vice President, Head of Client Delivery [2017 – Present] Senior Manager [2016 – 2017]
• Lead multi-million-dollar projects pertaining to portfolio accounting migration, digital advisory solutions, and client digital reporting capabilities for asset management giants including Commonfund, Raymond James, Westwood Holdings, and Evercore Wealth Management.
• Oversee project planning, resource management, execution, direction, and post-implementation support through Agile methodologies.
• Manage seven direct and 60+ indirect reports. Train and coach project managers.
• Ensured streamlined processes and proper change management, resulting in client retention and loyalty. BPV CAPITAL MANAGEMENT – Knoxville, TN Mar. 2014 – Mar. 2016 Director of Fund Operations – BPV Family of Funds
• Spearheaded five mutual funds, one $300M AUM collective investment trust, and $1.7B of individual agency MBS and commodity institutional accounts. Oversaw accounting and shadow-booking.
• Examined sub-advisory investment strategies. Conducted due diligence on all sub-advisor and acquisition targets [SMAs, mutual funds, CIT, and hedge fund portfolios].
• Monitored mutual funds adoption and launch of small-cap equity fund. Provided professional insights.
• Improved the automation of daily reconciliation procedures. Enriched monthly custodial reconciliation and quarterly client statement production process.
• Evaluated BPV Resolute Master Fund Ltd. and instituted improvements conducive to lowered costs and significantly enhanced fund quality.
• Oversaw operational, technological, compliance, and fiscal aspects of acquisition and launch of a $1.7B fixed- income firm. Scouted funding sources for new ventures; deducted risk and profitability.
• Led operational due diligence and integration post-acquisition of Quintium Advisors [sub-advisor with $215M of mutual fund and private equity assets] and a CRM technology firm.
• Forecasted expenses and evaluated break-even and profitability aspects of new funds. Ensured hedge fund compliance due diligence and documentation of processes and deficiencies.
• Steered the merger with Skyview Investment Advisers. Provided guidance on investment of mutual fund products, and execution of strategy and portfolio construction models.
• Submitted multiple financial reports and compliance documents to be reviewed by CFO, SEC, Management Committee, Trustee Board, and Advisory Board. Oversaw all SEC, FINRA, & NFA compliance filings. 917-***-****
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ALISON BLAIR – CSPO, CSM
Studio City, CA 91604
Alison Blair’s résumé Page 2 of 2 SANDTON CAPITAL PARTNERS – New York, NY Mar. 2011 – Mar. 2014 Associate, Finance & Operations
• Led operations and compliance for the $800M AUM credit fund. Directed a 14-member portfolio management team, 300+ active portfolio loans, and six limited partnership funds.
• Devised processes to manage files in compliance with Creditor Law. Managed state regulatory filings, investor subscription documentation, fund formation documentation, debtor compliance, compliance manual updates, disaster recovery procedures, and AML checks.
• Settled small commercial loans, processed legal documentation [forbearance & settlement agreements], performed due diligence on prospective investments, and participated in court hearings as needed.
• Coached back office staff. Ensured streamlined office management and company accounting [bank & credit card reconciliations, A/P, payroll, journal entries, tax payments. Administered benefits, managed vendors, processed 401K applications and submitted 1099’s].
MKM PARTNERS – Stamford, CT Mar. 2008 – Apr. 2011 Vice President, Manager of Operations
• Developed broker-dealer clearing and FCM relationships with Merrill Lynch.
• Reduced clearance costs, liaised with a Brazilian Bank for clearance of Brazilian equities and derivatives.
• Swapped NYFIX with Flextrade system, conducive to enhanced sales trader front-end workflow.
• Supported CCO and President in evaluating trading risks and broker-dealer compliance procedures.
• Performed hedge fund AML/OFAC checks, verified FINRA Registrations, and oversaw exam processes.
• Leveraged IPREO capital markets CRM to generate commission and automated payout reports.
• Managed direct accounting, payables, receivables, IT, and reporting. Served as HRM director to 90 employees and primary settlements liaison for 400 clients trading equities and options. CORNERSTONE QUANTITATIVE INVESTMENT GROUP – Stamford, CT Jul. 2006 – Mar. 2008 Operations Associate
• Supported Traders, CFO, and Principal of global macro hedge fund with compliance details. Maintained regulatory documentation and developed materials for NFA examinations. Managed yearly audits.
• Led trade operations [reconciliation of breaks, broker trade confirmations, and daily NAV calculations]. NUMEROUS NATIONALLY SYNDICATED TELEVISION SERIES
Line Producer/Production Manager/ Editor Aug. 2002 – Jun. 2006 Assignments: PBS – Dogmatic, Inc. – Viacom [MTV Series "Barbershop" with Varsity Entertainment] – TV One TV
["Singletary Says" & Varsity Entertainment] – Discovery Communications [TLC Series "Town Haul 2"] – NBC Universal, Inc.
["Home Delivery" Series] – Headline Media Management – WE tv [AMC Networks] ["Men We Love" Series] – Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies [Warner Bros/Telepictures series "Elimidate" and "Change of Heart"] E A R L Y B E G I N N I N G S
ORGANIZATION TITLE FROM – TO
MANNING SELVAGE AND LEE Public Relations Intern Jun. 2002 – Aug. 2002 WFMY NEWS 2 Consumer Mktg Intern Feb. 2002 – May 2002 PINNEY, PAYNE VAN LENTEN BURRELL WOLFE & DILMAN Legal Assistant Jun. 1999 – May 2002 NBC UNIVERSAL, INC. Production Intern Dec. 2001 – Feb. 2002 ALAMANCE NEWS Advertising Intern Jun. 2001 – Aug. 2001 P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles, CA 2017 Information Technology, Project Management
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY – New York, NY 2014 Bankruptcy, Workouts & Reorganization
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UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT-STAMFORD – Stamford, CT 2007 MBA Program – Accounting & Financial Reporting
ELON UNIVERSITY – Elon, NC 2002 Bachelor of Arts Degree – Major: Corporate Communications Activities and Societies: Elon Student Television, Study Abroad-London, UK Fall 2000 Certifications: Certified Scrum Product Owner, Certified Scrum Master
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