David Shepherd

Boston, MA, ***** 617-***-****

ad3g7k@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/david-shepherd-a3b388

Qualifications Profile

Highly analytical and experienced Finance professional with:

· Demonstrated knowledge in portfolio management, capital markets and banking

· Strong background in accounting and finance management, including administration of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.

· Skill in compiling and analyzing financial information, performing ad hoc analyses, and using business software applications to prepare customized and timely financial reports.

· Talent for developing and implementing new systems, procedures, and techniques for enhancing efficiency and improving operating results.

EXPERIENCE

Senior Portfolio Manager Nov 2008 - Present

CSA FINANCIAL CORP., Boston, MA

· Implemented a data-driven investment approach, leveraging quantitative analysis and market research to optimize portfolio performance.

· Identified risk tolerances and designed diversified portfolios for CSA Financial Corp. legal entities, delivering improved annual returns and lowering asset-specific risk.

· Conducted thorough research and analysis of equities, fixed income, and other investment products using Bloomberg, AlphaSense, and Morgan Stanley tools.

· Created customized investment portfolio reporting files for each CSA legal entity using MS Excel workbooks.

· Reconciled monthly CSA Financial portfolio reporting files with external broker investment statements, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

· Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual customized investment performance reports for internal distribution using MS Excel.

Key Achievement

· Implemented a performance tracking system, analyzing key metrics and identifying areas for improvement, resulting in increased investment returns and cost efficiencies.

Investor Reporting Manager Jun 2006 - Oct 2008

GRAYSTONE SOLUTIONS, INC., Sudbury, MA

· Managed the servicing requirements of the mortgage loan portfolios for over 50 investors, including FNMA, FHLMC, the Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont state housing agencies, and several large institutional investors.

· Produced weekly and monthly investor analysis reports utilizing MS Excel, Monarch, and MortgageServ applications; provided investors with valuable insights and recommendations, improving investment performance and increasing client satisfaction.

· Analyzed investor reporting and servicing requirements for each client and report findings to upper management to streamline workflow and maximize revenue.

Key Achievement

· Developed customized portfolio analysis reports and streamlined monthly reporting procedures for Vermont and Maine State Housing Authorities to greatly improve efficiency and accuracy.

Finance Manager Jun 2001 - May 2006

ZANER-BLOSER, INC./Voices Publishing, Newton, MA

· Responsible for all accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting functions for $1.8 million company division with 10 employees.

· Partnered with Business Director, Program Director, and sales team to prepare and administer budgets.

· Analyzed revenue streams and expense patterns to increase efficiency and increase profit margin.

Key Achievements:

· Demonstrated strong leadership and multi-tasking skills; in addition to finance management, overseeing inventory, warehouse staff, and administrative operations.

· Developed databases to manage customer and prospective customer information use in marketing campaigns; databases supported growth from $300,000 to $1.8 million over three years.

Account Officer March 1996 - May 2001

STATE STREET CORPORATION, Boston, MA

· Delivered exceptional client service to 60+ commercial mortgage-backed bond financings representing $35+ billion in assets.

· Reviewed and analyzed governing documents for closing new bond financings.

· Developed monthly status reports related to legal and financial issues for clients and management.

Key Achievements:

· Designed an improved information tracking system using web-based and document research tools to meet extremely tight reporting deadlines.

Senior Trust Administrator Jan 1994 - Feb 1996

STATE STREET CORPORATION, Boston, MA

· Determined bond payment structures for FNMA mortgage-backed securities by reviewing governing documents and modeling and analyzing cash flows of collateral.

· Created monthly reports using MS Excel spreadsheets on bond payments and collateral status.

· Reviewed monthly FNMA bond payments reports. Set up and maintained FNMA Tickler system.

Key Achievements:

· Planned and led the implementation of a three-phase mainframe system conversion, developing user requirements and business plan.

EDUCATION

B.S., Economics

Georgetown University, Washington, DC

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