Brian Dougherty
Springfield,PA
Summary
Highly skilled and reliable financial professional with a superb workplace record. I possess great attention to detail and am well versed in Analyzing, problem solving and multitasking. I am highly result driven and enjoy taking on new challenges.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Portfolio Analyst
Haddon Planning
Bala Cynwyd, PA
09.2024 - 08.2026
- Analyzed portfolio performance to identify trends and inform investment strategies.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive financial models for asset allocation decisions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting processes and data accuracy.
- Conducted risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Presented findings and recommendations to senior management for strategic decision-making.
- Led initiatives to optimize portfolio diversification strategies, enhancing overall investment performance.
- Kept up-to-date on market trends, regulatory changes, and industry news to inform investment decisions.
- Improved investment strategies for clients by consistently monitoring and adjusting portfolio allocations.
- Assisted Portfolio Managers with due diligence and portfolio maintenance.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional service and communication throughout the investment process.
- Managed a diverse array of portfolios, ensuring optimal asset allocation for clients with varying risk tolerances and objectives.
- Enhanced portfolio performance by conducting thorough research and analysis of financial markets.
- Monitored market trends and news to identify emerging opportunities.
Corporate Actions Specialist
Vanguard Group
Malvern, PA
03.2004 - 07.2018
- Responsible for a team of 6 members in the absence of the team Leader.
- Ensure that deadlines are met.
- Enhanced team efficiency with comprehensive training programs for new hires and ongoing professional development initiatives.
- Ensure that team productivity targets are met.
- Improved data accuracy by diligently validating incoming information from various sources such as stock exchanges, custodians, and data providers.
- Conducted daily reconciliation of cash and securities positions related to corporate actions, resulting in minimized discrepancies in accounting records.
- Anticipated potential challenges associated with upcoming events such as spin-offs or reverse stock splits proactively addressing these issues before they impacted operational efficiency.
- Developed strong relationships with key custodians and agents by maintaining open lines of communication for timely updates on ongoing events or new developments in the field.
- Liaised with trading desks, portfolio managers, and other key personnel for seamless execution of transactions during major corporate events
- Processed corporate actions for diverse investment products, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Analyzed and reconciled transaction discrepancies, improving accuracy of financial reporting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Led initiatives to automate data entry processes, reducing processing time and minimizing errors.
- Ensured timely communication of corporate action details to stakeholders, enhancing client satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Arts - Urban Education And Leadership
Penn State Brandywine
Lima, United States05.2001
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05.1999
Skills
- Financial analysis
- MS Excel
- Bloomberg
- Detail-oriented
- Securities Processing
- Bonds
- Credit Derivatives
- Exchange Traded Funds
- FINRA Trace Reporting
- Profit and Loss
Affiliations
- FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 License
Timeline
Portfolio Analyst
Haddon Planning
09.2024 - 08.2026
Corporate Actions Specialist
Vanguard Group
03.2004 - 07.2018
Associate of Arts - Urban Education And Leadership
Penn State Brandywine
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Special Education
Delaware County Community College