Julio E. Ronda

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Poughkeepsie, New York 12603

Cell: 845-***-****; Email: acpzon@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Innovative and highly motivated professional, seeking a managerial position

that will utilize my Syndicate Operations experience and analytical skills

as well as offering advancement opportunities. I would like to be the

liaison between the department and the Tech team to improve systems used.

Be point person and develop relationships with internal and external

clients.

EXPERIENCE:

BofA Merrill Lynch, New York, NY 2008-

2012

Vice President/Senior Manager Syndicate Operations - (2008 - 2012)

. Managed 10 personnel. Interactively supervised them and attempted to

enhance their knowledge and careers at BofA ML so that they can

accelerate their promotion potentials.

. Ensured that wire instructions were entered correctly so that I could

release the funds to the Issuer. Had authorization to release up to $3.5

Billion for the High Yield deals and $1 Billion for the Equity deals.

. Was on the Single Broker Dealer Committee. This Committee was created to

ensure that we integrated the BofA Platform into the ML Platform

seamlessly, which was accomplished successfully.

. Composed monthly metrics to monitor volumes of deals completed.

. Ensured operational accuracy and processing of all Syndicate Operation

trade entry systems to capture pertinent and regulatory requirements.

. Monitored P & L on all issues to ensure it matched to what the Desk had

calculated.

. Generated reports for FTE counts and functions for possible merger with

other areas that perform similar functions.

. Liaised with Tech Teams to ensure systems were coded correctly and

performing per the specifications given. I also tested systems to ensure

their accuracy and functionality.

. Supported, tested and approved the release of the Symphony application

for the High Yield Desk and Syndicate Operations to use for their deals.

. Ensured that all Procedural Manuals were completed and updated as

necessary. The manuals included Equity/Convertible, High Yield,

Structured Products, Investment Grade, and Prospectus procedures.

Senior Specialist Syndicate Operations - (2004 - 2008)

. Obtained CUSIP numbers for issues and ensure accurate setup in Master

Security Database.

. Registered issue with the Depository Trust Company (DTC).

. Point person for the development of a Mass Cancel and Correct system

built by our Tech team. Performed the User Acceptance Tests (UAT),

Parallel Tests, and final deployment testing after the application was

released into production. This was a major help to ensure that all of

the trades were correct if there were any errors in the product setup.

. Submitted Registration Letter to Trustee for proper issuance of bonds.

. Interacted with Bankers, Trustees, Lawyers, and Issuer (CFO, CEO, etc.)

on settlement procedures and logistics.

. Ensured that all trades were entered and the issue was in balance before

settlement date.

. Monitored BofA/Merrill Lynch Syndicate Operation's P/L for accuracy on

all deals.

. Obtained funding via banks and obtained wire instructions for payment to

the issuer.

Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, New York, NY 1985-

2002

Syndicate Operations, Manager - Registration and Trades Reconciliation

(1993-2002)

. Obtained CUSIP numbers for issues and ensured accurate setup in the

Master Security Database.

. Registered issue with the Depository Trust Company (DTC).

. Submitted Registration Letter to Trustee for proper issuance of bonds.

. Interacted with Bankers, Trustees, Lawyers, and Issuer (CFO, CEO, etc.)

on settlement procedures and logistics.

. Ensured that all trades were entered correctly and issue was in balance

before settlement date.

. Monitored Morgan Stanley Syndicate Operation's P/L for accuracy on all

deals.

. Obtained funding via banks and obtained wire instructions for payment to

issuer.

. Developed procedural manual for the Registration and Trades

Reconciliation area as well as for the Prospectus Procedure requirements.

. Created an Excel spreadsheet for the "recap sheets" which were sent to

the Accounting Department and Settlement Department. The Recap sheet

showed all of the allocations (retail, institutional customers, and MSDW

designations) on an issue, including principal and interest so that the

"cage" could pay the Accounting Department the correct issue proceeds.

. Developed an Excel spreadsheet for the Accounting Department (Balance

Sheet). The Balance Sheet was used to calculate Issuer Payment,

underwriter allocations and payments, expenses, issue P/L, and other

essential deal information. The Balance Sheet was compared with the

"recap sheet" to ensure the issue was in balance and proper payments and

P/L were realized.

. Member of the Y2K Committee - Point person for all Syndicate Systems and

performed testing to ensure Y2K compliance.

. Responsible for developing the Syndicate Business Continuity Plan in case

of an emergency for Y2K. The plan is currently used in case of a natural

disaster.

. Member of the Scorecard Committee - Developed the monthly Scorecard for

distribution to Senior Management. The scorecard is a risk management

tool used by Senior Management. Compiled monthly Scorecard report for

distribution.

. Member of the IT Sub Committee - Liaison between IT and area personnel

for deployment of new software and hardware. Communicated any problems

with software/hardware to IT for resolution.

. Extensive knowledge of PC and Mainframe applications. Have a broad

knowledge of the Microsoft Suite.

. Supervised and trained six staff members.

. Allocated bonds to underwriters and selling group members.

. Tracked Morgan Stanley's overall position (short or long) on each

transaction. Transaction sizes typically ranged from $50MM to over $1

Billion.

. Distributed bonds to street members, making judgements about whether or

not bonds have actually been sold and whether or not to give syndicate

members or selling group members additional bonds.

. Prepared communications to the underwriting participants (official

invitation telexes, etc.) and maintained a constant dialogue to

communicate any changes to an issue.

. Managed relationships with syndicate counterparts by extending

invitations regarding bidding groups.

. Tracked performance of street participants in bids and negotiated deals.

. Fostered relationships by traveling domestically to other Broker/Dealers.

. Developed spreadsheet to accurately monitor deal terms and the allocation

to Morgan Stanley, co-managers, underwriters, and selling group members.

This automated the process and increased the accuracy of the allocation

and position monitoring for each issue.

MERCY COLLEGE, DOBBS FERRY, NEW YORK

1982-1985

Administrative Assistant to Assistant Dean for College Opportunity Program

. Prepared registrations and financial aid for 400-600 college students.

. Supervised five part-time student workers.

. Balanced student accounts and financial statements.

. Ordered and distributed student maintenance checks.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE 1977-

1981

Honors: Air Force Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Letters of

Appreciation

Skill Sets:

> Interpersonal

> Managerial

> Organizational

> Mentoring

> Coaching for Career Track

> Project Management

> Microsoft Suite 2010

> Time Management

> Performance Management

> Building Client Relationships

> Quantitative analysis

> Quality assurance

> IT System risk management

> Systems Enhancement

EDUCATION:

. MERCY COLLEGE, Dobbs Ferry, New York

. Associates in Science Degree

. United States Air Force, Loadmaster Technical School - 6 months

. United States Air Force, Administration Technical School - 2 months

. Professional Managers Program - 10 months

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