Manager Front Office

JOSEPH PONTE 774-***-****

Portland, ME ***.*****.*****@*****.***

SUMMARY

Financial services professional with 19 plus years of combined experience in product management, business analysis and hedge fund back and middle offices. Exceptional track record of successfully leading, managing and overseeing the implementation of new business, products and/or services. Multi-disciplined in both the technical and non-technical aspects of the business. Highly driven, analytical, and detail-oriented visionary recognized for innovative solutions, effective project management, strong working relationships and solid business judgment. EXPERIENCE

Stone Coast Fund Services, Portland, ME

Product Manager (January 2016 to present)

● Led the strategic direction, vendor evaluation, implementation and operational readiness of investor and client portals.

● Managed the product roadmap and eventual implementation of enhancements to the client and investor portals via soliciting client feedback and market and competitor research

● Maintained the product roadmap for the firm by evaluating the marketplace and recommending new/improved products to the principals of the firm. Examples: Private Equity, Middle Office

● Led a project to evaluate, select and implement Business Process Management software firmwide

● Redesigned KYC process for investor and client onboarding by selecting and implementing a new vendor and improved internal workflow

● Developed several externally facing Geneva and World Investor reports by utilizing my unique combination of business understanding and technical report writing ability.

● Performed critical roles on strategic initiatives across the firm. Strong understanding of business and aptitude for technical aspects of the initiatives were critical to successful projects. Examples: Central Payment Hub, Client Relationship Optimization, Electronic Subscription documents, private equity operating model

Group Manager - Implementations (August 2012 to December 2015)

● Engaged directly with Investment Managers and Chief Financial Officers to educate and guide them through the onboarding process to meet their needs while balancing expectations.

● Planned and executed complex back conversions that included many different asset classes and fund structures from previous administrators to the Stone Coast platform in Geneva, World Investor, and many proprietary systems.

● Significantly improved the Stone Coast product by creating consistency, streamlining processes, and reporting and utilizing technology that had the additional benefit of increased efficiency and reduced risk.

● Worked closely with the business development team to determine portfolio complexity and build a pricing model that ensured profitability for the firm.

● Managed, developed, and trained staff in a challenging and technical environment Highfields Capital Management, Boston, MA

Financial Reporting (March 2009 – July 2012)

● Performed middle and back office functions for large and complex hedge fund manager, included portfolio reconciliation review, investor allocations and quarterly financial statements. Asset types included ABS, TRS, CDS, Bank Debt, Equity, Bonds, Options, Swaptions, Forwards and Futures

● Worked with the front office to develop report requirements for their investment management and trading needs. Understanding of portfolio accounting and performance analytics led to a successful reporting project.

● Led a successful conversion on complex portfolios from a legacy accounting system to VPM. Included integration with trading systems and other internal databases.

● Managed the annual audit and completed the annual financial statements for several vehicles in various jurisdictions

● Performed business analysis function on proprietary investor allocation application Liberty Square Asset Management, Boston, MA

Portfolio Accountant (June 2006 – March 2009)

● Performed middle office function for large hedge fund manager, included trade settlement and support, daily P&L and performance

● Worked directly with the front office to create daily performance reports.

● Managed the relationship with the fund administrator and prime brokers, included review of portfolio reporting, allocations and investor statements BISYS Hedge Fund Services, Boston, MA

Business Analyst (November 2005 – June 2006)

● Gathered, analyzed and documented business requirements for applications and other system initiatives. Performed project management and QA function on multiple projects Group Manager (July 2002 – November 2005)

● Promoted three times from Fund Administrator to Group Manager, managed group of 10 employees.

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND APPLICATIONS

Geneva/World Investor, SSRS, RSL, SQL, Bizagi, VBA, Eagle, VPM, Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Hazeltree and many proprietary applications

EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA (Class of 2001)

● Bachelor of Science in Finance

● Minor in Economics.

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