BRENDAN SMITH
Operations Reporting Associate
Chicago,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable investments specialist with over 10 years of experience in middle/back office roles. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Client Reporting Associate
Guggenheim Investments
Chicago, IL
08.2019 - Current
- Supports portfolio management and client services by analyzing security-level information and transactions, synthesizing large sets of data into portfolio analytics, reports, and client presentations.
- Collaborates with various groups to ensure data integrity and accuracy, report consistency with investment strategies, and compliance with the IMA and timely delivery.
- Optimizes operations by building dynamic templates and formulas in Excel for 15 clients to accommodate non-standard reports, automate processes, and enhance quality controls.
- Completes annual surveys for rating agencies (Standard & Poor’s, Fitch, and A.M. Best).
Data Integrity Associate
Guggenheim Investments
Chicago, Illinois
12.2017 - 08.2019
- Filed and maintained 20,000 NAIC breakpoints for 20 insurance clients.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to bolster data accuracy, collaborating with internal teams to help improve procedures within and outside Data Integrity.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
Data Integrity Analyst
Guggenheim Investments
Chicago, IL
12.2015 - 12.2017
- Primary contact for NRSRO rating reviews and updates, while managing over 18,000 asset ratings across the firm’s risk management system.
- Performed daily and monthly deliverables including NRSRO and NAIC rating reports, security master setup, portfolio on-boarding, and analytics calculations.
- Developed and implemented a rating tracking database system, which streamlined day-to-day rating changes process.
Client Service Manager
BNY Mellon Corporate Trust
Chicago, Illinois
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed multiple deal structures including CLOs, CBOs, Synthetics, Pro-Rata, and Multi-Currency portfolios ranging in size between $500M - $750M.
- Served as the single point of contact for all deal activity including deal closings, compliance reporting, note transfers, payments, amendments, and redemptions.
- Assisted in cross selling opportunities across our different business functions.
- Reviewed legal documentation in connection with deal closings and amendments.
Senior Associate
Dublin, Ireland
01.2012 - 09.2014
- Trained new CSM’s and TA’s on processes and procedures including but not limited to monthly reporting, cash reconciliation, funds transfer, trade clearance, and compliance monitoring.
- Responsible for the production of monthly reports, payment date waterfalls, hypothetical testing and varying daily deal requirements.
Trust Associate Contractor
Dublin, Ireland
02.2011 - 12.2011
- Trained new CSM’s and TA’s on processes and procedures including but not limited to monthly reporting, cash reconciliation, funds transfer, trade clearance, and compliance monitoring.
- Prioritized and organized workflow, as well as corroborate all facets of the operation and administration of client accounts.
- Monitored and administered client issues including SLA's, processing activities, overdrafts, and cash balances.
Education
Master's - Business Administration, Finance and Business Strategy
DePaul University, Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
Chicago, IL 09.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
West Virginia University, College of Business And Economics
09.2006 - 12.2009
Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bloomberg, Blackrock Aladdin
Timeline
Client Reporting Associate
Guggenheim Investments
08.2019 - Current
Data Integrity Associate
Guggenheim Investments
12.2017 - 08.2019
Master's - Business Administration, Finance and Business Strategy
DePaul University, Kellstadt Graduate School of Business
09.2017 - 03.2020
Data Integrity Analyst
Guggenheim Investments
12.2015 - 12.2017
Client Service Manager
BNY Mellon Corporate Trust
10.2014 - 12.2015
Senior Associate
01.2012 - 09.2014
Trust Associate Contractor
02.2011 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
West Virginia University, College of Business And Economics
09.2006 - 12.2009
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