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Investment Operations Associate

Location:
Pasadena, CA
Salary:
60000
Posted:
October 18, 2020

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Ming Y. Guo 626-***-****

*** *. **** ****** ******** CA 91103 adg3at@r.postjobfree.com

Experience

Western Asset Management Aug 2019 – Present Investment Operations Portfolio Administrator Pasadena, CA

Managed the monthly holdings reconciliation (including cash, foreign exchange, and derivatives) for 36 client accounts ranging from large corporations to non-profits.

Calculated and reported monthly returns for client portfolios and provided thorough analysis on performance variances from the custodial record to provide clients with additional insight.

Monitored portfolio multi-currency cash balances including researching balances in overdraft or in need of repatriation, and working with investment trading desk to draft FX deal tickets to cover any funding requirements.

Conducted research and worked with the custodial bank to solve client account-specific issues and inquiries.

Led a project that improved the quality of information and user-friendliness of a team task sheet that resulted in better team coverage and client service.

Volunteered to provide all Bloomberg data for my team and create a Bloomberg booking system for the entire department in light of remote access restrictions during the pandemic.

State Street Custodian Bank & Trust Dec 2018 – Aug 2019

Securities Accountant Contract Sacramento, CA

Completed daily time-sensitive wire movement reporting required for the smooth transition of holdings between two asset managers with tight contractual deadlines.

Analyzed and summarized USD intraday cash in-and-out, large outstanding wires, and accounting vs. custodian reconciliations.

Monitored USD and foreign SWIFT wire movements and worked closely with an asset manager to resolve breaks through posting cash receipts, disbursements, and implementing necessary changes to client accounts.

Streamlined the work for all team members by taking the initiative to prepare State Street’s proprietary systems and templates for the next month’s reporting.

York Risk Services Group Oct 2017 – Dec 2018

Staff Accountant Sacramento, CA

Provided effective staff accounting services to five large joint powers authorities’ clients in the State of California ranging from $50 – 100 million in financial activity each.

Digitized and simplified the bank and investment reconciliation process for 28 client accounts.

Analyzed accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, prepared invoices, and responded to client inquiries.

Volunteered to be the team representative in meetings on the transition of systems to Google Business Suite, and served as subject matter expert for our team’s transition.

Education

University of California, Santa Barbara June 2017

B.A. Economics and Accounting Santa Barbara, CA

Member: Entrepreneur’s Association, Technology Management Program, Accounting Association

On-Campus Work: Dining Commons’ Worker, Music Department Events Technician

Skills / Certifications

Certifications: Bloomberg Market Concepts, Google Analytics Certification, Volunteer Income Tax Certification (IRS), Intro to SQL (Datacamp)

Software: Excel, SAP, Bloomberg, FIS Invest One, SQL, Tableau, Oracle, State Street Proprietary Software

Favorite Hobbies: Producing music (performed at various large music venues, opened for touring electronic artists such as Gryffin), Spending time with my beagle, playing and watching basketball

Volunteering / Leadership

PwC Challenge Case Competition, Research & Presenter, presented a case study on Bitcoin (BTC) including its origins, practical applications, and what the 5-year long position on Bitcoin looks like.

United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Tax Preparer, prepared income tax returns for SB residents.



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