Babatunde Cole
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic financial services professional with a proven track record at New York Life, adept at crafting tailored financial solutions and enhancing client relationships. Skilled in financial analysis and public speaking, I excel in driving process improvements and delivering exceptional client service, ensuring compliance and operational integrity in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Services Representative
New York Life
Los Angeles, USA
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and executed customized business and marketing strategies to generate leads and expand client base
- Prospected and built relationships with potential clients to uncover financial goals, concerns, and priorities
- Recommended tailored financial solutions using a diverse portfolio of insurance and investment products
- Guided clients through retirement planning, wealth management, and risk protection strategies
- Licensed in Series 6 & 63, enabling the ability to advise on mutual funds and variable annuities with full regulatory compliance
- Collaborated with senior advisors to deliver comprehensive service and support throughout the client lifecycle
Floor Manager
District 7 DTLA
, CA
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Delivered exceptional customer service, resolving issues quickly to ensure a positive shopping experience
- Delegated daily responsibilities to staff, optimizing productivity during peak hours
- Supervised team performance, providing coaching and feedback to improve efficiency and morale
Cash and Collateral Management Officer
Citigroup Global Markets Incorporated
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Served as the primary point of contact for D1 top-tier priority clients, resolving issues and strengthening long-term client relationships
- Collaborated with Delta 1 Trading Desk, Financial Control, and Settlements teams to support business-as-usual (BAU) operations and ad hoc requests
- Accurately processed swap trade allocations in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
- Executed middle office reconciliations and implemented controls to ensure operational integrity and regulatory compliance
- Conducted root cause analysis to improve front-to-back trade processes, enhancing efficiency and scalability
Cash and Collateral Management Analyst
Collateral Management
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Oversaw daily margin processes from calculation through execution, ensuring timely follow-up with counterparties and coordination of settlements
- Collaborated with Front Office, Middle Office, Product Control, Trading, Sales, and Operations teams to resolve margin disputes and identify root causes
- Managed trade life cycles, including settlements and key transition points across various asset classes
- Handled end-to-end collateral management, including tracking, reconciling, and instructing movement of pledged and received collateral
- Reconciled daily margin movements with custodians and counterparties, ensuring transaction accuracy and risk mitigation
- Monitored changes in market and regulatory practices, implementing necessary adjustments to ensure compliance
- Maintained regular communication with custodians and trading partners to resolve collateral-related issues
- Conducted margin process analysis to uncover inefficiencies and recommend actionable improvements
Accountant/In-School Youth Financial Advisor
Buffalo Urban League
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Supported budgeting and financial education initiatives for youth programs
- Collaborated with leadership to track program expenses and prepare quarterly reports
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Gannon University - Dahlkemper School of Business
Erie, PASkills
- Licensing: Series 6 & 63
- Financial Tools: FundEZ, Monet, Acadia
- Software: Microsoft Office, Salesforce
- Core Competencies: Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Analytics
- Professional Skills: Public Speaking, Event Planning, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Client Relations
Websites
Timeline
Financial Services Representative
New York Life
08.2021 - Current
Floor Manager
District 7 DTLA
08.2019 - 08.2021
Cash and Collateral Management Officer
Citigroup Global Markets Incorporated
05.2017 - 08.2019
Cash and Collateral Management Analyst
Collateral Management
05.2017 - 03.2018
Accountant/In-School Youth Financial Advisor
Buffalo Urban League
06.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Gannon University - Dahlkemper School of Business
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