Scott A. Ezzati
Watertown, MA 02472
*********@*****.*** / 858-***-****
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Loomis Sayles & Co. - Boston, Massachusetts
Sr. Legal Analyst
06/13-12/13
. Conduct the review of institutional marketing material for the RIA
with a focus on Fixed Income products such as High Yield, Multi Sector
and Corporate bonds
. Act as a liaison between the Legal Review Team and the RFP marketing
group, as well as update the company Legal and Compliance RFP library
. Conduct review of Market Commentaries
. Creating training presentations outlining regulatory
requirements/company policies and procedure, and subsequently
conducting the training for new company personnel
. Work with other departments to update company policies and procedures
for the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)
. Work with the company GIPS specialists to ensure all marketing
material was compliant
. Create a disclosure list for all company institutional marketing
material
Family owned Hospice Care, Orange County, California
Consultant
04/12-04/13
. Attended to all technical matters regarding business documentation
. Acted as liason to all outside vendors and legal consultants to assure
timely completion of building construction and documentation filings
. Acted as liason to all state entities to ensure timely filing of all
documentation
Liberty Mutual - Boston, Massachusetts
Sr. Compliance Lead Analyst
09/11-03/12
. Monitored trading of securities in all Liberty Mutual Group Investment
Advisor ("LMGINV") International Portfolios (Approx. $70 billion in
total assets)
. Supervised/Reviewed the trading of all securities in International
Portfolios to ensure all investments were in compliance with Client
Portfolio Management Agreements ("PMAs") using the Blackrock supported
trading system
. Supervised all International Portfolio Investment Guidelines ("IGs")
to ensure that all contract language was in accordance with Client
PMAs
. Coordinated and ran all meetings between the Legal and International
Investment teams in the initial development of PMAs and IGs
. Drafted, implemented and enforced all rules on the BlackRock trading
system to ensure Client Portfolio trading was in accordance with the
respective PMA and IG
. Researched credit rating of various securities on the Bloomberg system
to ensure compliance with Client PMAs and IGs
. Created, supervised and delivered training program within the LMGINV
to ensure compliance with SEC guidelines for all employees
. Identified various areas of risk where the Compliance Department at
LMGINV required enhancement and drafted policies/training to mitigate
those risks in accordance with SEC Rule 206(4)-7
. Trained and supervised all new LMGINV Access Persons to ensure proper
online monitoring of their personal trading accounts in accordance
with industry regulations
. Drafted Company Policies in accordance with SEC Rule 206(4)-7 as well
as supervised all LMGINV gifts and entertainment activity to ensure
compliance with SEC requirements
MetLife - Boston, Massachusetts
2006-2011
Sr. Compliance Analyst (11/07-09/11)
. Independently managed the review and approval of advertising and sales
material in accordance with FINRA rules 2210 & 2211, NAIC Model
Regulations and the 1940 Advisors Act (and in accordance with SEC Rule
206(4)-7)
. Prepared state regulated advertising filings and responded to state
comment letters, if any, with appropriate business clients
. Monitored changes in regulations and the financial industry affecting
the advertising of specific products, and provided updates to clients
regarding the same
. Developed new compliance systems tools and revised existing programs
to control and monitor advertising/sales literature
. Provided supervision for various compliance requirements and prepared
training material for new compliance affiliates located in India
. Conducted supervisory review of radio shows for company
representatives and provided training to local compliance directors
for more effective monitoring of the shows
. Reviewed company policies and procedures with respect to regulatory
requirements and provided revisions as they were needed
. Conducted post review email surveillance of company representatives
. Prepared regulatory FINRA and the State Departments of Insurance
filings
. Supervised compliance team with respect to social media monitoring of
company representatives
Sr. Contract Analyst (11/06 - 11/07)
. Acted as a liaison between Contract Bureau and all US States to
provide information concerning current state laws and regulations
affecting product development, submission procedures and existing
insurance policies to project teams
. Drafted and reviewed new and revised contract policies as well as all
related forms
. Created special reports required by the states for market conduct
examinations
. Led communication efforts between Information Technology and the
Insurance Contract Bureau departments pertaining to the continuous
improvement of consumer products and ongoing product development
Integrity Interactive - Waltham, Massachusetts
Project Manager 2005 - 2006
. Acted as liaison to internal technical development and Compliance &
Ethics teams to communicate data and program requirements
. Project Managed all aspects of new and supplemental web-based software
deployments for training and certification of client employees on
federal compliance rules and regulations
. Facilitated client meetings to gather program requirements to ensure
successful deployments of web-based software
. Conducted periodic quality assurance and new business development with
clients
. Trained clients on custom built software to analyze program results
Village Bank - Newton, Massachusetts
Bank Supervisor 2004 - 2005
. Maintained daily branch operations in compliance with banking rules
and regulations
. Managed customer facing branch personnel
. Facilitated exceptional customer service and issue resolution
processes
. Provided mentorship and training for staff development
. Was responsible for all business development with services and
customer accounts
BMW of San Diego - San Diego, California
Finance Manager 2002 - 2004
. Qualified finance applicants for automobile loans through BMW
Financial Services
. Marketed BMW products and services to new prospects and existing
clients
. Communicated with multiple lending institutions to provide applicant
information for potential loans
. Was responsible for customer service issues and resolution
Morgan Stanley - La Jolla, California
Financial Advisor
2000 - 2002
. Built and ran a successful business in various market conditions for
clients (Approx. $6 million of assets under direct management)
. Managed a strong marketing team for various Financial Services to high
net worth clients
. Organized and presented Investment Seminars
. Performed in-depth market analysis and portfolio review
. Ensured correct preparation of monthly and/or quarterly client
statements
CERTIFICATIONS
. Series 6 and 26
EDUCATION
Class of 1998, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Honors Program, Wesleyan
University, Middletown, CT
Class of 2010, Juris Doctor, Suffolk University Law School, Boston MA