Austin Halpern
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations
I-Bankers Direct
09.2021 - Current
- Oversee 10+ brokers: handling trades, client relations, and all operational needs
- Collaboration CFO to review commissions
- Trade entry - Retail, SPACS, IPO, Shareholder, Options, Structured Products
- Create Excel spreadsheets to provide real-time positions and P&L
- Prepare PPM and subscription documents for pre-IPO companies
- Coordinated IT operations activities
Advisory Operations
National Securities Corporation
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Analysis of financial statements and preparation of financial models
- Ensured the firm met compliance requirements
- Handled fee structures, billing, cash flows, checks, wires, journal requests and logistical support
- Produced and reviewed audit reports to verify client account information for reporting and billing
Analyst/Account Executive
Versant Funding
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed a multi-million dollar accounts receivable portfolio focused on minimizing credit risk while maximizing funding opportunities
- Collaborated with CEO and COO to review financials, assess strategies, and track business performance
- Reviewed contracts to restructure client terms, financing rates, and factoring volume
- Contacted account debtors to confirm receipt of products, services, and payment
- Developed and established new methods of marketing to prospective clients
Investment Specialist
Merrill Lynch
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Delivered a full range of goals-based financial planning and wealth strategies
- Traded stocks, bonds, and other fixed-income investments for high net worth traders
- Top sales performer throughout entirety of role
- Facilitated smooth and open communication between department team members and clients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2018
Skills
- Financial Management & Analysis
- Series 66 & Series 7
- Department Oversight
- Underwriting
- Efficient & Detail-Oriented
- Business Operations and Forecasting
- Financial Information Systems
- Advanced Microsoft Office Suite
- Customer Service
- IT Support
Timeline
Operations
I-Bankers Direct
09.2021 - Current
Advisory Operations
National Securities Corporation
01.2021 - 09.2021
Analyst/Account Executive
Versant Funding
07.2019 - 01.2021
Investment Specialist
Merrill Lynch
07.2018 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Rhode Island