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Darren Millius

Windermere

Summary

Asset servicing fund accounting professional with extensive experience in team leadership and operational efficiency optimization. Demonstrated proficiency in managing diverse securities and utilizing financial systems including Bloomberg and FIS Invest One. Committed to leveraging expertise to drive growth and support organizational objectives.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Asset Servicing Trade Capture

BNY
Lake Mary, FL
07.2014 - 09.2024
  • Developed and monitored staff performance using BNY Performance Management System.
  • Managed a team of 6-8 individuals to enhance productivity and collaboration.
  • Planned daily processes to ensure effective resource utilization.
  • Analyzed transactions outside tolerance, researched discrepancies, and resolved exceptions.
  • Led projects aimed at optimizing operational efficiency and improving quality metrics.
  • Possessed extensive knowledge in securities, including ETFs, Equities, Futures, and more.
  • Authored semi-annual and annual performance reviews for all team members.

Senior Associate Fund Accounting

BNY
Lake Mary
12.2002 - 07.2014
  • Supervise a team of 5 to 10 people.
  • Securities knowledge: Equities, Futures, Convertible Bonds, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Private Equities (Placements), Forward Contracts, Options, Swap Contracts (IRS, TRS, and CDS), and Term Loans.
  • Check and verify that the fund information process is correct by using the Exception Management System in Investone before sending the funds to NASDAQ.
  • Research any cash or asset reconciliation items.
  • Prepare the month-end statements for internal and external reporting.
  • Write semi-annual and annual performance reviews for my staff.
  • Work on special projects internally and with the client to make the job more efficient for both the client and BNY.
  • Process fund share activities.

Senior Accounting Analyst

Alex Brown/ Deutsche Asset Management
Baltimore
03.2000 - 07.2001
  • Calculate and check daily net asset values.
  • Reconcile cash and assets daily.
  • Calculate daily cash projections and cash availabilities.
  • Process fund shares activities.
  • Calculate interest on securities lending (shares on loan).
  • Verify daily prices with brokers, Bloomberg, and Reuters that are outside of tolerance.
  • Do a monthly analysis of expenses, cash dividends, cost-roll, and portfolio turnover.

Senior Investment Accountant Analyst

PFPC
Wilmington
03.1997 - 03.2000
  • Reconcile any outstanding items.
  • Calculate interest on loans and bonds.
  • Prepare and/or review annual, semi-annual shareholder reports, and monthly financial statements.
  • Training of new personnel.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Accounting

Goldey-Beacom College
Wilmington, DE
05-1995

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • IDC
  • Bloomberg
  • Reuters
  • FIS Invest One

Timeline

Manager Asset Servicing Trade Capture

BNY
07.2014 - 09.2024

Senior Associate Fund Accounting

BNY
12.2002 - 07.2014

Senior Accounting Analyst

Alex Brown/ Deutsche Asset Management
03.2000 - 07.2001

Senior Investment Accountant Analyst

PFPC
03.1997 - 03.2000

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Accounting

Goldey-Beacom College

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