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James Smith

Westbury,NY

Summary

Versatile Senior Executive with over 40 years of results-oriented experience in business intelligence and operations management. Versatile leader recognized for driving results in collaborative, inclusive manner. Knowledgeable about operations and personnel management. Successful at stepping into diverse positions and making immediate positive contributions. Focused on optimizing an automating operations while motivating employees to strive to exceed expectations.

Work History

1st VP, Financial Operations Officer

Flagstar NA
Westbury, New York
2003 - Current
  • Identified areas where cost savings could be achieved through improved processes or technology solutions.
  • Recommended new financial and accounting software packages reducing costs, while increasing efficiency, productivity and accuracy.
  • Provided technical guidance regarding system upgrades or new features related to financial operations software solutions.
  • Gathered and analyzed data to identify areas for improvement in operations and processes.
  • Created detailed documentation relating to business operations procedures.
  • Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
  • Managed relationships with internal auditors, external auditors and state examiners.

Private Banking Support and Controls

U.B.S. AG International full service banking
New York, New York
2001 - 2003
  • Price and distribute daily interest rates, re-adjust intraday as needed.
  • Analyzed customers' financial data in order to recommend appropriate banking solutions.
  • Verified accuracy for incoming and outgoing for both foreign and domestic collections
  • Reviewed account information to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies and regulations.

Bond Broker

Cantor Fitzgerald International Brokerage Firm
New York, New York
1997 - 2001
  • Bought and sold bills and bonds on behalf of Merrill Lynch, Paine Webber, Nations Bank and Fuji Bank.

Bond Broker

Garban LTD International Brokerage Firm
New York, New York
1993 - 1997
  • Bought and sold bills and bonds on behalf Lynch, Paine Webber and Nations Bank.

Office Manager and Accounting Manager

Narwell Business Center International Law and Acct
Brooklyn, New York
1992 - 1993
  • Maintained accurate records of payroll information, monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
  • Developed and implemented office policies and procedures, supervised staff members, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities.
  • Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.

Head Trader New York Futures Exchange

Chicago Research and Trade Group, LTD
New York, NY1983
1983 - 1992
  • Head trader From 1985-1992: Initiated arbitrage trading between NYFE and SP 500, with volumes upwards of 20% of daily trading.
  • Floor Clerk From 1983-1985: Balanced traders positions, ratified breaks and monitored re-hedging of accounts on an hourly basis.

Education

Finance And Statistics

Pace University
New York, NY

Finance And Statistics

Bernard Baruch Collage
New York, NY

Skills

  • Policy and procedure development
  • Operations Management
  • Risk Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Account Management
  • Staff Recruiting and Training and Development
  • Contract Negotiation

Affiliations

  • Member of Knights of Columbus
  • President and Board member for Church of the American way of Life reform catholic church
  • Former assistant scoutmaster Boy Scouts of America
  • Former Chairman and Coach of Community youth organization
  • Member of Floor committee NYFE 1986-1992

Timeline

1st VP, Financial Operations Officer

Flagstar NA
2003 - Current

Private Banking Support and Controls

U.B.S. AG International full service banking
2001 - 2003

Bond Broker

Cantor Fitzgerald International Brokerage Firm
1997 - 2001

Bond Broker

Garban LTD International Brokerage Firm
1993 - 1997

Office Manager and Accounting Manager

Narwell Business Center International Law and Acct
1992 - 1993

Head Trader New York Futures Exchange

Chicago Research and Trade Group, LTD
1983 - 1992

Finance And Statistics

Pace University

Finance And Statistics

Bernard Baruch Collage

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