Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Awards
Timeline
Generic

Amy M Bernal

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Finance professional with 15 years of experience in financial services, specializing in client communications, tax compliance, and quality assurance. Expertise in financial documentation, regulatory coordination, and fund administration. Proven track record of delivering accurate results within tight deadlines in collaborative environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Control Reporting Associate

AllianceBernstein
San Antonio, TX
10.2018 - Current
  • Execute IRS B Notices, C Notices, federal/state levies, and ensure compliance across fund portfolios.
  • Prepare tax form production and e-filings using DST systems, including audits and mock runs.
  • Maintain and update fund records including openings, closings, and name changes.
  • Support client service inquiries related to tax and regulatory issues.
  • Analyze escheatment risks and contact shareholders to avoid asset forfeiture.
  • Collaborate across departments and assist in regulatory reviews and process improvements.
  • Utilize Microsoft Access and SQL for data mining and financial reporting.
  • Maintain and enhance fund data in TA2000 recordkeeping system, including research and implementation.
  • Execute and monitor scheduled reporting cycles (daily, monthly, quarterly, annual). Develop queries to extract client-specific data from TA2000.
  • Verify accuracy of financial and operational reports based on stakeholder requirements.
  • Monitor fund pricing transmissions and perform dividend reconciliation.
  • Support fund events: launches, name changes, mergers, and liquidations.
  • Conduct research using vendor documentation to support issue resolution and system knowledge.
  • Communicate effectively with both internal teams and external clients to ensure seamless execution.
  • Oversees the Compliance Mailing Distribution and Mutual Fund Profile Services II processes
  • Ensures tasks are completed timely and accurately to avoid regulatory and/or business impact
  • Prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines and needs of clients
  • Manages processors schedules and delegates tasks
  • Trains others and monitors performance
  • Research and resolves escalated issues
  • Leads process improvement initiatives
  • Approves invoices up to $1,000
  • Gathers and maintains data resources for due diligence reviews
  • Recipient of Above and Beyond Award for the contribution and enhancement to Print and Distribution Scheduling System (PADSS) -05/2017

Strategic Representative

Partner Distribution Services
San Antonio, TX
11.2007 - 10.2018
  • Liaised among fund intermediaries, product teams, and operations.
  • Coordinated fund trade processing, corrections, and oversight for retirement accounts.
  • Developed fund-related reports and dashboards for management.
  • Delivered presentations on fund offerings and operational updates.
  • Authored SOPs and trained peers on reporting practices.
  • Supported audits and ensured fund compliance documentation.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management & Operations

Palo Alto College
San Antonio
05-2023

High School Diploma -

Medina Valley High School
Castroville, TX
05-1994

BBA - Cybersecurity

University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Skills

  • Mutual Fund Operations
  • Attention to detail
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Relationship building
  • Data entry
  • Regulatory Filings
  • Microsoft Excel & Word
  • Client Communications
  • Quality Assurance
  • Process Documentation
  • Financial reporting
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Excellent computer skills in MS Office software
  • Problem solving

Awards

Team Player & Top Producer of the Month, “Above and Beyond” & “High Fives” Awards – AllianceBernstein, Perfect Attendance, President – Palo Alto Student Government, Academic Honors – Palo Alto College

Timeline

Financial Control Reporting Associate

AllianceBernstein
10.2018 - Current

Strategic Representative

Partner Distribution Services
11.2007 - 10.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management & Operations

Palo Alto College

High School Diploma -

Medina Valley High School

BBA - Cybersecurity

University of Texas at San Antonio