Benjamin J. Certo
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HSBC Bank, NA; Buffalo, NY July 2017- Present
Client Service Manager – Global Liquidity and Cash Management
-Manage an assigned portfolio of high-revenue global banking customers serving as the primary point of contact for day-to-day servicing needs and complex problem solution
-Collaborate with all levels of management and internal partners to ensure timely, accurate responses while complying with HSBC policies and regulatory standards
-Train new employees in order to create an environment where customers experience continuous high-level support
M&T Securities; Buffalo NY August 2015-July 2017
Reconciliation Specialist
-Process daily, weekly and monthly general ledger and deposit account reconciliations consisting of approximately 200 general ledgers in accordance with FINRA and Federal regulations
-Collaborate with internal and Corporate Finance departments to ensure accurate financial reporting through diligent research and problem solving
-Reconcile trade error accounts resulting in minimal financial loss and accurate profit/loss allocation
Rich Products Corporation; Buffalo, NY May-August 2014
Financial Analyst Intern
-Constructed competitor analyses including:
Global Presence and Business/Growth Strategies
Comparative Income/Balance/Cash Flow Statements
Acquisition History and Trends
-Future growth analysis of the value added business including P&L trending and sales by division
-Maintained regional breakdowns of capital expenditures
NCAA Athletics: Lake Forest College Men’s Hockey 2012-2015
-Sustained a full academic course load while dedicating 25 hours/week to athletics
-Honors
Named to Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association All- Freshman Team 2012-2013
Named to Northern Collegiate Hockey Association All- Conference Team 2013-2014/2014-2015
Niacet: Niagara Falls, NY Summer 2013
Maintenance
-Collaborated with employees to ensure the passing of OSHA standards
-Assisted coworker with additional maintenance duties to maintain clean and safe work environment
Professional Licenses:
- Series 99 (Operations Professional Qualification Examination)
Education:
Lake Forest College; Lake Forest, IL May 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Finance
Relevant Coursework: Principles of Economics, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Financial Accounting, Investments, Statistics, Corporate Finance, Corporate Finance: Public Policy and Society, Options and Futures
Interests: Cooking, Music, Hockey, Golf, Soccer, Film, Travel