Stuart Lynn
Boise, Idaho 83713
ad4e70@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
MBA graduate with 19 years of experience as a portfolio, financial markets and statistical data analyst. And 15 years of database query experience (SQL, Business Objects, etc.) to identify trends, measure KPIs and detect data quality issues. I am proficient working individually as well as collaborating in teams. I effectively manage projects designed to develop business solutions by directing workflows, troubleshooting complications and interacting with clients, management, internal teams and other stakeholders.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced knowledge of database design and querying language
Instructing, training and mentoring experience
Managerial experience (projects/workflows, data, accounts, people)
Report generating experience including data variance analysis
Driver of process improvements (identify gaps, bottlenecks, waste reduction, opportunities to automate)
Enhanced troubleshooting, problem solving, communication and documentation skills
Project experience including oversight, support, beta testing and other tactical roles
Expert in MS Office and a variety of systems, software and interfaces
Proficient in financial accounting with experience creating and managing budgets
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Finance 1000 instructor for undergraduates at the University of Missouri
Interim Manager for Datascope support team – subsequently promoted to 2nd level Escalation team
Successfully converted monthly OMP and CSG books, quarterly Tax Shelter report and annual Exception Rate report to electronic format and distribution saving substantial resources and time
Streamlined portfolio manager review activity creating a faster and more efficient process
Created standard and ad hoc reports for all levels of the organization leading to changes in policy, redirection of focus, reallocation of resources and procedure changes
Drove the initiative upgrading company technology and creating an Analytics Group which resulted in more uniform best practices and methodologies
Standardized KPIs which increased validity, accuracy and dependability of the KPI monitoring report
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION
Bachelor of Arts – Finance, Brigham Young University 1999
Masters of Business Administration, University of Missouri 2004
oFall 2004 Recipient of Outstanding MBA Student – Finance (chosen by MU Professors)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wells Fargo
Sr. Financial Analyst, August 2019 - present
Manage the KPI monitoring report, its content and its subject matter experts (SMEs) and contributors
Drive the third-party appraisal process used to evaluate and value the MSR portfolio
Own the survey and competitor processes used to benchmark Wells Fargo versus industry participants
Rabo AgriFinance
Associate Vice President, September 2015 – August 2019
Create reports used to assess the health of the loan portfolio and govern deviations from existing SOPs
Coordinate with system and data warehouse analysts and developers advancing data and tech enhancing projects
Create written sector and segment reports used by management, sales team and analysts
Ensure data integrity of content disseminated from the Central Reporting and Analytics Group
Bryan Cave LLP
Sr. Financial Analyst, September 2012 – September 2015
Prepare and audit budgets as well as complete special accounting and billing projects
Create reports used by Executive Committee, managers and staff to measure and track company metrics
Prepare and maintain event notification system
Complete quality check of all data from the Reporting Group
Automate the creation and delivery of recurring reports to optimize time and company resources
Thomson Reuters Corporation
2nd level Escalation Data and Market Analyst, November 2009 – September 2012
Escalation for the more difficult data and product issues and manage the more demanding clients
Coordinate with product management groups regarding enhancements
Perform in-depth training of market data and Datascope functionality to internal and external users
Assist staff in troubleshooting as well as documenting issues, findings/progress and resolutions
Determine severity of issue and effectively escalate serious issues to proper resolution team
Proactively track open issues and take the necessary actions (e.g. troubleshooting, follow-up with resolver group, update the client, open alerts)
Extensive use of written and oral communication across all levels of the organization
Financial Market Analyst, Thomson Reuters Corporation, May 2007 – November 2009
Front-line owner for DataScope (DS) products and LoanConnector (LPC) issues
Oversee and troubleshoot data, functionality, and technical issues
Manage the workflow of client issues ensuring a positive client experience
Complete comprehensive documentation of each issue and effectively communicate issues, progress, findings and resolutions
Coordinate with other resolver groups (including data teams, data specialists, 2nd line escalation, product manager, technical team, sales team)
DeMarche Associates, Inc.
MARC Administrator and Project Analyst, February 2005 – May 2007
Coordinate efforts involving Manager Review Committee (MARC) members and analysts
Track flagged managers, approved managers, and client managers
Streamline all MARC activities (including profiles and analytics) increasing overall efficiency
Realign all managers into expanded universes – equity and fixed income
Present details of the MARC process to money management/sales personnel