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Operations Manager Financial Services

Location:
New York, NY
Posted:
January 18, 2024

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CHARMAINE M. WILSON

New York, NY ***** 917-***-**** ad2wf7@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced Financial Operations Manager with a strong background in financial services and demonstrated proficiency in intermediate to advanced Excel skills. Adept at overseeing intricate operations, managing risk, and driving operational excellence. Skilled in optimizing processes, resource allocation, and streamlining procedures to boost productivity. Proven track record of leading and mentoring teams to achieve exceptional outcomes. Committed to upholding industry regulations and delivering outstanding customer service. Successful in implementing strategic initiatives for business growth and profitability. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Partnership Accounting

General Ledger & Financial Statements

Multi-Entity Accounting

Portfolio Valuation

Client Relationship Management

Profit and Loss Management

Financial Analysis & Reporting

SEC and Regulatory Reporting

Currency Hedging

Income Amortization/Accretion

Trade Settlements

Bloomberg/Reuters

CORE COMPETENCIES

Proven track record of optimizing operations, streamlining processes, and improving efficiency to drive cost savings and enhance productivity.

Deep understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence to industry standards and mitigating operational risk.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify process bottlenecks and implement effective solutions to enhance operational effectiveness.

Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring exceptional service delivery and exceeding customer expectations.

Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and concise communication of operational objectives and progress. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VonWin Capital Management, L.P. and PrimeShares Worlds Markets, LLC are affiliated companies operating under a shared control structure. VonWin focuses on distressed debt and special opportunities as a private hedge fund, while PrimeShares specializes in non-security alternative investments as a brokerage and information agent. Primeshares World Markets, LLC, New York, NY

Financial Operations Manager, Mar 2001 – Jun 2023

Ensured the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of source data across multiple business platforms, enabling efficient reconciliation with the General Ledger.

Developed comprehensive revenue and profit forecasts, as well as pro forma income statements on a monthly and quarterly basis for senior management.

Oversaw the issuance of new Letters of Credit (LOCs) and manage annual renewals.

Executed the necessary steps for opening and closing bank accounts for both domestic and international business units, as dictated by the circumstances.

Monitored, managed, and established user access to bank portals.

Maintained and fostered relationships with various banking institutions.

Compiled and delivered the financial information required for quarterly UBT and annual tax return filings VonWin Capital Management, L.P. Private Hedge Fund, New York, NY Financial Operations Manager, April 2006 – Jun 2023

Provided oversight of day-to-day operational activities related to the fund, including investor onboarding, fund subscriptions, and capital calls/distributions, to deliver a best-in-class client experience.

Played a pivotal role in the month-end close by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and delivering valuable financial statement insights to the management team.

Produced and reviewed year-end financial statements, incorporating thorough footnote disclosures, to facilitated the audit procedure.

Supervised the annual audit process, ensuring auditors complete audit testing promptly and released the financial statements on schedule.

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Verified the accurate valuation of investments at the end of each month by utilizing Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE), broker prices, Bloomberg tools, and Excel Pivot Tables, and subsequently presented the monthly results to managing partners.

Generated and dispatched comprehensive quarterly performance estimates to esteemed investors.

Fulfilled the role of the designated individual responsible for Anti-Money Laundering Program compliance (AML CP)

Generated and filed mandatory regulatory reports with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Continuously upheld a working familiarity with the limited partnership agreements, utilizing their provisions to facilitate precise financial reporting and the correct allocation of income and expenses.

Served as the main point of contact for custodians, and bank relationship managers, fostering a strong working relationship and ensuring effective communication channels.

Collaborated with custodians and counterparties to ensure timely domestic and international settlements.

Prepared and provided outside CPA firms with all necessary information to prepare yearly 1099s and partnership K1s, ensuring timely and accurate filing.

VonWin Capital, LP (Broker-Dealer Liquidated) Registered Broker/Dealer, New York, NY Financial Operations Manager, Mar 2001 to Aug 2007

Responsible for financial management, technology implementation and integration, client service management and support, custodial relationship management, trade operations, and middle and back-office functions for the wealth business.

Successfully managed and served as the firm's information agent for over 20 plus Mini-Tenders issued through the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation's (DTCC) ATOP system.

Played a crucial role in planning, prioritizing, developing, and executing the strategy aligned with the strategic vision of the wealth business.

Consistently evaluated opportunities for improvement throughout the organization, focusing on revenue growth, cost reduction, operational efficiency, and increased profitability.

Acted as the Licensed Series 27 Financial and Operations Principal (FINOP) Officer, with responsibilities including preparing, substantiating, and filing the FINRA Financial and Operational Combined Uniform Single Report (FOCUS Report).

Registered FINRA Series 7, 63, 24, and 27 Licenses. OTHER EXPERIENCE

BNP Paribas, New York, NY

Analyst, Fixed Income 1998-2000

Morgan Stanley & Co, New York, NY

Portfolio Accountant 1996-1998

The Bank of New York, New York, NY

Mutual Fund Accountant 1994-1996

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Howard University, Washington, DC

Degree: BBA - Accounting

FINRA Registrations 1996 - 2003

Series 7 License - General Securities Representative Series 63 License - Uniform Securities Agent State Law Series 24 License - General Securities Principal

Series 27 License - Financial and Operations Principal



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