Cortney Watts
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering client relationships at Resolute Investment Managers. Expert in business process improvement and adept at managing cross-functional teams to innovate solutions. Demonstrated success in negotiating broker/dealer agreements and streamlining financial processes, significantly boosting operational excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Operations Specialist
Resolute Investment Managers
04.2020 - Current
- Negotiates, coordinates, and supports all broker/dealer selling, servicing and revenue sharing agreements.
- Researches records to resolve discrepancies, answer questions, and/or to provide documentation on
broker/dealer activities. - Reconcile and process service fees, 12b-1's and revenue sharing broker/dealer payments.
- Interacts with transfer agent and various vendors to support fund and intermediary activities.
- Monitors Market Timing (Rule 22c-2) - ACCESS Data query review.
- Communicates with internal and external contacts regarding fund and platform updates.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex operational challenges.
Operations Analyst
Resolute Investment Managers
04.2008 - 04.2020
- Managed the Intermediary Oversight Program, which included performing due diligence review for those relationships utilizing funds for wholesale distribution.
- Collected, reviewed and documented intermediary responses via industry resources (FICCA, FINRA, Questionnaires, SOC1, etc.)
- Compiled and maintained periodic reports that outline monitoring activities.
- Interacted with transfer agent and various vendors to support fund and intermediary activities.
- Ensured various Fund prospectus rules are adhered to.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering results within tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
Finance & Accounting Analyst - Tax
Resolute Investment Managers
01.2006 - 04.2008
- Assisted in the preparation and calculation of quarterly and annual dividend distributions of the mutual funds.
- Assisted in preparation and filing of tax returns, extensions to file & various other forms necessary to meet the IRS reporting requirements for the mutual funds.
- Provided assistance in the preparation of annual/semi-annual financial reports of the mutual funds.
- Assisted external auditors during annual reviews, providing detailed documentation and clarification on complex accounting issues.
- Provided daily updating, reviewing, maintenance and web posting of the dividend factors and NAVs of the mutual funds and related indices.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Operational Excellence
- Business process improvement
- Building and managing relationships with clients, service providers and internal teams
Timeline
Sr. Operations Specialist
Resolute Investment Managers
04.2020 - Current
Operations Analyst
Resolute Investment Managers
04.2008 - 04.2020
Finance & Accounting Analyst - Tax
Resolute Investment Managers
01.2006 - 04.2008
Associate of Science - Accounting
Tarrant County College District
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