Finance

Zachary Anello

*************@*****.*** • 609-***-****

http://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-anello • Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in driving profitability, optimizing operational efficiency, and fostering strategic partnerships. Instrumental in building and leading high-performing teams, improving productivity and delivering accurate, timely reporting to stakeholders. Skilled in corporate treasury, financial planning and analysis, capital management, and executing initiatives to drive organizational success. Proficient in a wide array of corporate finance functions, enhancing financial management strategies, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. Well versed in capital market trends. Committed to leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain and elevate stakeholder engagement.

Areas of Expertise

• Treasury Management

• Cash Flow Forecasting

• Real Estate Finance

• Contract Negotiation

• FX, Derivatives, and Interest Rate Hedging

• Counterparty Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Adobe Acrobat

• Investor Relations & Stakeholder Engagement

• Financial Planning and Analysis

• GAAP Accounting

• Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Cross-functional Team Leadership

Professional Experience

LPL Financial, Charleston, SC

Assistant Vice President – Treasury (Contractor)

2023 — 2024

Directed relationships with bank sweep program administrators and banks, managed deposit contracts to optimize liquidity and interest earnings. Oversaw deliverables and ensure compliance with FINRA and FDIC regulatory reporting requirements. Assisted in facilitating expansion of a new analyst group on the Cash Sweep Team, providing effective management while working across teams to achieve goals.

• Instrumental in negotiating and organizing multi-billion-dollar bank sweep deposit contracts and fostering strong bank relationships.

• Reviewed cash sweep programs’ deposit contract withdrawal penalty language to continually assess LPL’s exposure.

• Co-managed LPL’s Cash Sweep Team and ICA/DCA programs, driving profitability through some of LPL’s core product offerings.

• Assisted in the management of LPL’s Bank Counterparty Risk monitoring and assessments.

• Reviewed and approved team deliverables completed by analysts.

Wessex Capital Investments, Charleston, SC

Senior Financial Analyst

2021 — 2023

Supervised critical bank relationships, specializing in financing private equity backed commercial real estate ventures. Designed, implemented, and managed a $290M Treasury ladder investment strategy for the family office. Guided entire bank loan negotiation process for new and existing properties, certifying favorable terms from inception to concluding agreements.

• Developed pro forma financial models, financing proposals, and investment analyses for commercial real estate initiatives.

• Spearheaded negotiations for substantial commercial real estate financings and refinancings, cumulatively valued in hundreds of millions.

• Negotiated vendor contracts with favorable terms

• Coordinated closely with Harmony Senior Services FP&A team to develop accurate financial forecasts.

Blackbaud, Charleston, SC

2018 — 2021

Senior Global Treasury Analyst

Performed daily global cash positions, instructed all daily revolver, wire, and ACH activity. Managed Corporate Treasury segment of periodic SEC reporting and the corporate leasing program. Steered global cash forecasting operations for Blackbaud's International Market Group (IMG) and guided intercompany trade among global subsidiaries. Managed bank portals globally and handled all exceptions.

• Conducted quarterly bank covenant calculations and played vital role in U.S. parent's cash forecasting while developing strong experience in GAAP Accounting.

• Guided all aspects of Blackbaud’s credit facility activity, deliverables, and reporting.

• Oversaw interest rate hedging as lead analyst, managed pro forma modeling throughout acquisition phases.

• Conducted all FX trading for Blackbaud globally and authored the company’s Capital Structure Whitepaper in 2020.

• Completed commercial real estate lease / buy analysis for new Blackbaud headquarters, results accepted by leadership and Board of Directors.

Santee Cooper, Moncks Corner, SC

Financial Analyst II – Financial Planning & Analysis

2016 — 2018

Collaborated in crafting comprehensive quarterly financial forecasts, debt planning, cash flow modeling, and strategy for forthcoming initiatives at Santee Cooper. Engaged in rotational assignments spanning Treasury, Fuels, and Operations divisions, gaining multifaceted insights.

• Exhibited mastery in bond sizing strategies, managing debt portfolios to optimize financial performance.

• Undertook on-site tasks at the Cross Generating Station, offering hands-on understanding of operational dynamics.

• Contributed to organization's financial strategy by leveraging analytical acumen and diversified experience.

BlackRock, Wilmington, DE

Cash Operations Analyst

2015 — 2016

Executed daily calculations for hedge fund cash positioning, instructing and confirming transactions to maintain liquidity and optimize fund performance. Managed exceptions related to cash operations, swiftly addressing issues to minimize financial risk and uphold the integrity of fund management.

• Administered reconciliation, research, and exception handling for prime brokerage/custody accounts of key hedge funds.

• Cooperated closely with internal stakeholders such as portfolio managers, risk analysts, and compliance officers to streamline cash operations processes.

• Served as a member of the BlackRock Global Working Group on CFD settlements.

BNY Mellon, Wilmington, DE

Investor Relations Representative

2014 — 2015

Provided support to the investor relations team in managing investor databases, preparing reports, and analyzing investor feedback. Directed fund subscriptions, redemptions, and AML/KYC compliance. Ensured all fund management needs were addressed promptly and professionally.

• Acted as primary point of contact for investor and fund management inquiries for multiple large hedge funds, funds of hedge funds, and private equity funds.

• Coordinated meetings, presentations, and events, facilitating effective communication between fund managers and investors.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Finance Stockton University, Pomona, NJ

Certification

Certified Treasury Professional, 2019 Association for Financial Professionals

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