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Cheryl Wakeman-Smith

Monroe,CT

Summary

Excellent problem-solving skills coupled with a strong work ethic. Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven multi-task environment. Proven track record as individual contributor and team member.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Associate, Financial Accounting

Foundation Source
12.2011 - Current
  • Streamline and assist with automation of current processes to maintain timely processing of documents. Including keeping our AI document processing platform up to date.
  • Maintain internal records of outstanding items and outreach to banks and clients.
  • Managed high volumes of documents efficiently, prioritizing tasks according to deadlines and project requirements.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Manager, Securities Administration

Allianz of America
01.1999 - 04.2011
  • Manage daily settlement process, ensuring accurate and timely completion
  • Optimize Bloomberg, Alert, Omgeo and Tradesuite providing timely confirmation and distribution of data to custodian and broker dealers
  • Manage wire validation process; verifying and obtaining appropriate authorizations
  • Maintain wire logs and properly executing wire documentation ensuring compliance to internal and external audit standards
  • Acted as departmental representative for Disaster Recovery process; planned and conducted testing and exercises that validated recovery scripts and ensured effective timely recovery if and when necessary
  • Collaborated with information technology and investment systems groups ensuring any new equipment, services and systems meet Disaster Recovery requirements
  • Effectively partner with various business groups resolving position transaction and cash reconciliation discrepancies
  • Conduct cross training by effectively teaming with colleagues
  • Guaranteeing coverage for daily short term cash investments/reconciliations.

Manager of Equity Settlements

Dawson-Samberg Capital Management, Inc.
01.1993 - 01.1999
  • Managed daily trade workflows while minimizing operational risks
  • Acted as primary firm contact for all financial institutions and brokerage houses including prime brokered accounts regarding analysis and reconciliation of all trade changes
  • Consulted with senior asset management to resolve trade break issues
  • Provided timely review of DTC trade confirms against daily trade blotter resulting in minimal discrepancies
  • Compiled and coordinated account spreadsheets utilized by management.

01.1990 - 01.1993
  • Supported the 10 office employees of wire manufacturing company and performed a variety of activities including general accounting assigned to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
  • Answered and directed incoming calls while providing administrative and customer support to sales staff.

Education

Associate in Science - Paralegal Studies

Norwalk Community Technical College
Norwalk, CT

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • ABBYY
  • Advent
  • Salesforce
  • Strong Problem Solver
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Professional and mature

Timeline

Lead Associate, Financial Accounting

Foundation Source
12.2011 - Current

Manager, Securities Administration

Allianz of America
01.1999 - 04.2011

Manager of Equity Settlements

Dawson-Samberg Capital Management, Inc.
01.1993 - 01.1999

01.1990 - 01.1993

Associate in Science - Paralegal Studies

Norwalk Community Technical College

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