Chris Anthony
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Dedicated finance operations management professional; a lifetime learner and an analytical problem-solver that strives to operate in integrity to positively impact company success. Documented strengths in building and maintaining strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Manager International Settlements
StoneX Financial Inc.
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Served Operations team by cultivated culture of open communication, collaboration and shared accountability for business success.
- Spearheaded operational enhancements to focus on increasing international marketshare enabling front office's desire to continue growth in that sector.
- Managed team that produced daily, weekly and monthly business reports from multiple international trading and funding platforms to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to not only resolve customer concerns to promote loyalty, but also to create a sense of integrity, boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Successfully interviewed and hired quality employees while mentoring other managers on the same process for those departments.
Trading Operations Division Manager
StoneX Financial Inc.
10.2016 - 10.2021
- Supervised daily planning, coordination and administration for division operations.
- Exercised independent judgment in onboarding, training and motivating division staff to maximize drive and performance.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with other teams, internal business lines, and customers to maintain consistent process and experience.
- Key lead for operations that established a Euroclear direct relationship to reduce expenses and gain greater visibility in international trade settlement.
- Key lead for operations that generated a direct relationship with Swift which empowered international trading growth and development.
Mutual Funds and Annuities Operations Manager
Sterne, Agee & Leach Inc.
03.2010 - 10.2016
- Supervised Operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new employees to build successful teams
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Lead role in onboarding the Sterne organization to the Schwab Super-Omnibus platform to increase revenues.
- Key role in onboarding the organization to the AnnuityNet platform which streamlined annuity processing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Finance
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL12.2004
Skills
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Quality Control Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Efficiency and Collaboration
- Training and Development
- Customer Relationship Management
Certification
FINRA Series 99 and Series 7 designations (CRD#4145115)
Timeline
Lead Manager International Settlements
StoneX Financial Inc.
10.2021 - 10.2023
Trading Operations Division Manager
StoneX Financial Inc.
10.2016 - 10.2021
Mutual Funds and Annuities Operations Manager
Sterne, Agee & Leach Inc.
03.2010 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Corporate Finance
The University of Alabama
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