Torris Lucas

Chicago, IL ***** adhyaw@r.postjobfree.com 312-***-****

RECENT CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Most recently served as lead architect on a compliance and ordering routing system conversation Triton Valor (OEMS), MacGregor XIP (OMS) and ITGC (back office compliance).

Additional implementation and support include Electra (for back office settlements), Simcorp integration (for reporting), and State Street.

Expertise in fin-tech, correspondent clearing, compliance, regulatory initiatives, legislative affairs, product development/management and financial services cloud applications

Worked closely with CIO to prepare IT investment budget, and assumed ownership over all TPRM relations, which included contract renewals and new product evaluation.

As TPRM I saved a firm ~$50K by performing in-depth risk assessment related to contracts and renewals.

Active contributor throughout the enterprise, from Vendor Risk management to application TPRM assessment as well as product development/management, and overall business strategy.

Proven abilities in building and maintaining relationships with a “client first” focus and distilling and translating complex technical requirements into actionable business requirements for communication to stakeholders for timely solution deployments and implementations

Proven track record of creating, developing and executing enterprise level strategic initiatives with a history of successful milestone achievement.

Played key role in project coordination and reengineering of Investment Department system architecture, directing team efforts to identify, evaluate, and implement or upgrade investment management / trading solutions.

Forged strong vendor relationships to ensure accurate Investment / Market data system implementation of new feeds.

Participated in vendor selection for a new Order Management System.

Manage the Encryption project for – FIS TrustDesk/RDMS Web implementations.

Manage the ITG Net LVC Encryption Project for FIX Connections used by BMO FI traders.

Implemented the Bloomberg GNET.

Led development and implementation of the SMART/PORTIA PERFORM and CREDIT SCOPE Derivative Systems.

Key role in Third Party Notification System to transmit Trades via SWIFT.

Lead Systems Analyst for implementing BI-SAM (UBS Asset Mgmt.)

CORE PROFICIENCIES

Business & Gap Analysis Business Process Workflows Equity, Fixed Income & Derivative Trading

Investment Systems Management IT Budget Analysis Planning Market Data Services TPRM

Middle/Back Office Settlement Systems Order Management Systems (OMS) SaaS ERP SAP

Portfolio Accounting Systems Private Wealth Management Project Management Agile Methodology

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) MS 365 Dynamics SCRUM System Implementations & Upgrades

System Interface (SQL and ORACLE) Team Leadership (off-shore) Citrix Cloud (Store Front). GAMA platform hosted (AWS)

TECHNICAL SKILLS

AdTempus Atlas Barclays Point BI-SAM Bloomberg (AIM & PORT) Bondedge Crystal Reports OpenVMS

DTCC Easy-Screen Electra eReports eVestment FactSet Fedline Advantage FINCAD InvestorTools

FIS Trustdesk FIX Networks Flextrade FXALL FXCM FXConnect Globex ITG ITGC Java EE Informatica

JBOSS EAP JIRA SAP Fieldglass LiquidNet Loanet US Longview MarketAxess Markit MATLAB Microsoft CRM

Oasys ODS Omgeo CTM Portia Perform Remedy Reuters (TIBCO) RIMES SalesForce Sentinel Service Now

SimCorp Dimension Sophis Spire Tradeflow State Street Crystal Reports MS Office Suite Tradeweb Trition Black OMS and EMS Zephyr

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IT Architect - Solutions Architect - Expert– Global Asset Management, Bank of Montreal, Chicago, IL ● 4-2016 to Present

As member of Global Asset Management Technology team at this global asset manager, help design, implement, and support UX/UI systems and data interfaces.

Ensure applications and data assets of organization are supported by architecture aligned with strategic goals.

Gather business requirements, create data flow diagrams and flow charts, write business requirements docs and test cases, and walk through UAT and DEV with business users.

Provide leadership and project coordination for ongoing evaluation and enhancement of Investment Department’s system architecture.

Direct team assignments and manage business solutions for BMA to TMA (legacy to enterprise technologies).

Managed TOBA processing transition from IT OPS to TD Development.

Manage off shore resource on setting up shell TOBA (Trust Ops Business Analysis) SQL Warehouse.

Manage off shore resource on Lotus Notes INPUT/OUTPUT agent’s project.

Implemented Third Party Risk Compliance application (Virtu ITGC) for BMO WMA Compliance team.

Business Consultant / Vendor Risk Manager, Ariel Investments, Chicago, IL ● 1-2016 to 4-2016

Partnered with CIO of this private hedge fund on various vendor-related processes and tasks as related to cost, contract terms, performance/expectations, and upgrades/enhancements.

Provided daily support and maintenance of critical business applications and related systems.

Worked closely with cross-functional IT teams to design new or modify existing systems, IT functions, and IT processes.

Performed gap and data analysis based on business requirements.

Managed with system vendors and exchange technology teams on updates and changes.

Interfaced with developers and testers throughout the SDLC.

Senior Business Consultant, Legal & General Investment Management, Chicago, IL ● 10-2014 to 1-2016

Delivered projects from end-to-end as functional BA in support of this large buy side hedge fund.

Liaised with global development team and other parties to coordinate system integration and release.

Performed testing, integration, and implementation for FI and EQ trading systems.

Worked closely with business C-Level and stakeholders to define and deliver fit for purpose technology solutions, including documentation of IT functional requirements, test plan, and change and release plan.

Tested and coordinated migration of Investment Services and Performance applications to a new datacenter while providing support to various business units.

Senior Business Analyst, UBS Global Asset Management, Chicago, IL ● 6-2011 to 9-2014 / 5-2008 to 11-2009

Performed technical analysis on business and technology-driven requirements.

Designed solutions at a system and process level, and documented clear and detailed functional requirements for developers and QA team.

Served as main liaison to business functional areas – Partnering with business stakeholders, understanding their needs, prioritizing efforts, suggesting changes / innovations, and serving as SME for their area of expertise.

Documented requirements and developed solutions using standard or custom functionality.

SAP System Configuration (CRM), wrote functional requirements for custom development, performed appropriate system tests, wrote system/user documentation, and trained end users on functionality.

Coordinated implementation of BISAM solution system used for portfolio performance and attribution, multi-asset risk, GIPS composites management and reporting.

Positioned growth by uncovering business opportunities, processing data flows, and documenting delivery timelines.

Client Business Consultant, SpringCM, Chicago, IL ● 5-2010 to 6-2011

Achieved consistent ROI by collaborating with several customers and sales executives to strengthen adoption and identify expansion opportunities for this small Cloud Solution firm.

Drove success for SpringCM implementation including Enterprise Content Management industry leader through active customer outreach.

Maximized client base by delivering exceptional service during implementation, as well as mediating certain risks.

Led creation of large accounts, working closely with sales executives and professional services teams.

Increased public awareness and adoption through community development, education, and training.

Business Analyst III – Collateral Management, Bank of America, Chicago, IL ● 2-2010 to 4-2010

Advanced various successful projects related to change initiatives affecting business units, product lines, or processes at this Capital Markets bank.

Earned distinction as a major contributor to creative design and development of project deliverables.

Assisted implementation of Omgeo CTM (CTX) system that automated the trade confirmation process across multiple asset classes.

Business Consultant (CRM), NYSE Euronext, Chicago, IL ● 3-2007 to 3-2008

Helped relocate AEX and CAC third-party applications traded in the NYSE platform sectors.

Merged market data streams and combined contracts into one (BBG and Reuters) for better rates and SLAs.

Enhanced revenue by drastically reducing development and maintenance costs for software department.

Delivered top-caliber service to both internal and external clients, generating strong referral and repeat business volume.

Senior Application Support Engineer, Actant, Inc., Chicago, IL ● 8-2005 to 2-2007

Supported trading solutions for financial firms trading on the world’s major derivatives and stock exchanges.

Helped deliver unique algorithmic programming flexibility and control to proprietary trading and market making firms, investment banks, and hedge funds. Solution worked for both exchange members and non-members.

Senior Application Support Analyst, Getco LLC, Chicago, IL ● 4-2005 to 7-2005

Installed and managed test plans as related to UAT environment, in support of this small Chicago-based hedge fund.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE - GOLDMAN SACHS/GOLDMAN SACHS INTL. – 1994 - 2005

Extended record as application support analyst, market data admin, and trade floor IT analyst for Goldman Sachs. Facilitated all aspects of trading and settlement of securities, loans, and cash from both an IT and business perspective.

Supported in-house developed OMS, including system startup along with all morning jobs and broker connections.

Ensured market data availability for trading and configuration of hand-held devices for trading.

Played key role in 3 office relocations (Chicago, London and Frankfurt).

EDUCATION

DeVry University Chicago

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management

Associate of Arts in Electronic Engineering

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Essential SDLC methodologies Agile, SCRUM, and Kanban training, Bank of Montreal

ITIL training, UBS

MISYS Financial Software Training, NYSE

FIX protocol training using FIXIONARY tool, ACTANT

Series 7 training course, GETCO

EQ, FI, Futures, and BOND trading 101, Goldman Sachs

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