John Brais
Lincoln,RI
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Services Representative
Merrill Lynch
10.2022 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service, resolving issues quickly and maintaining long-term client relationships.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, trends, and best practices to provide informed advice to clients.
- Enhanced customer relationships with personalized service and addressing individual concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and improve overall branch performance.
- Worked closely with other departments to provide seamless service delivery for complex client requests.
Senior Investment Specialist
Merrill Lynch
06.2011 - 06.2021
- Built strong client relationships through consistent communication and follow-up, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to maximize satisfaction.
- Educated clients on financial topics and best practices.
- Educated clients on potential risks and rewards associated with various investments.
- Researched current economic trends and investment opportunities to stay abreast of financial markets.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence in all aspects of advisory services.
Investment Specialist
Bank Of America Investments
05.2005 - 06.2011
- Developed strong relationships with clients, ensuring trust and loyalty through consistent communication and personalized service.
- Enhanced overall firm reputation by consistently demonstrating professionalism, expertise, and dedication to client success.
- Enhanced customer experience through regular follow-ups, addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Helped clients make informed decisions about financial future.
- Educated clients on financial topics and best practices.
Options Market Maker
Chicago Options Associates
01.1995 - 12.2003
- Monitored market trends closely to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks proactively.
- Provided critical analysis of financial instruments to inform investment decisions, resulting in improved portfolio performance.
- Trained junior traders on best practices for risk management, compliance, and trade execution techniques.
- Enhanced liquidity in the market by providing competitive bids and offers on various securities.
- Identified arbitrage opportunities across asset classes that resulted in increased profits for firm.
- Managed a diverse portfolio, consistently outperforming benchmarks and increasing returns.
- Created and implemented strategic trading approaches.
- Completed trades on Five and Ten Year Treasury Notes derivatives in open outcry setting on the Chicago Board of Trade Floor
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT06.1986
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Customer Relationship Building
- Account Maintenance
- Risk Management
- Financial Markets
- Investment strategies
- Analytical Thinking
- Punctual and Dependable
- Series 7, 63
Series 7, 63 Liscences
Maintained Series 7, 63 Liscence since 2005
Seeking Series 66
Timeline
Financial Services Representative
Merrill Lynch
10.2022 - Current
Senior Investment Specialist
Merrill Lynch
06.2011 - 06.2021
Investment Specialist
Bank Of America Investments
05.2005 - 06.2011
Options Market Maker
Chicago Options Associates
01.1995 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Arts - History
Wesleyan University