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Jose Duran

Bergenfield,NJ

Summary

Experienced professional in the Financial and Investment Services industry with extensive expertise in Operations, Clearance, and Collateral Management. Proven success in risk mitigation while fostering strong client relationships and optimizing financial transactions. A results-oriented approach ensures exceptional service delivery and strategic solutions tailored to diverse client needs. Committed to driving operational efficiency and enhancing overall performance within fast-paced environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Clearing SDG/Client Enablement/Conversion

BNY
08.2025 - Current
  • BDC Migration to Clearance Platform: Managed the migration of the BDC process from the Global Collateral environment to the new Global Clearance platform
  • Project Lead for Round Robin Settlement: Serving as the project lead for the activation of clients in tranches for Round Robin account enablement, which began at the end of Q1
  • Client Enablement for ISO 20022 Messaging Program: Leading the conversion for all client enablement related to the new ISO messaging program

BDS Ops Administrator/Global Clearing SDG - Onboarding/Transitions/Conversions

BNY Mellon
06.2017 - 08.2025
  • Design Tri-Party accounts with access to the Federal Reserve National Book-Entry System utilized to unlock value from their holding to trade securities in open markets
  • Build complex Fixed Income and Equity collateral schedules as agreed upon between Dealer and Purchaser in the legal agreement for market transactions
  • Optimized new brokerage accounts for clients as a quality assurance prior to making accounts available for trade in various Markets across the globe
  • Managed all Account On-Boarding requests

Employee Equity Plans Specialist – US Operation

Computershare
11.2012 - 01.2017
  • Approved/Recommended necessary adjustments to reconcile monetary aged out of proof items
  • Diligently worked with our internal partners to ensure a seamless client experience
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation spread sheets and reports for book of clients
  • Documented procedures and Led Training Sessions for new hires during Lift & Shift merger from Jersey City, NJ to Louisville, KY

Tax Specialist – Tax Services Department

Computershare/BNY Mellon
03.2009 - 11.2012
  • Verified and validated IRS Tax Forms including but not limited to W8 and W9 Forms
  • Held responsible for reporting Tax Department volumes for IRS withholding, shareholder tax withholding refunds, individual gross income and/or tax withholding adjustments, for senior management on a monthly basis
  • Updated systems database and on a daily basis, deposited the Interest and Dividend Taxes, Non-Resident Alien (NRA) and CA State tax withholding with the IRS in adherence to their guidelines
  • Provided guidance to entry-level specialists in the resolution of reconciliation issues and client inquiries



Stock Options Specialist – Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Mellon Investor Services/BNY Mellon
11.2005 - 07.2008
  • Reconciled all trade related broker dealer activity between internal funding accounts and broker distribution accounts
  • Provided final sign-off of all monetary transactions to broker dealer and internal clients
  • Interfaced with information technology department on system problems and enhancements to control books
  • Ensured foreign currency funds were sent to appropriate location while communicating transaction status to clients

Skills

  • Securities & Collateral Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Ability to thoroughly evaluate situations and resolve independently
  • Skilled in MS Office and many Internal proprietary software systems

Timeline

Global Clearing SDG/Client Enablement/Conversion

BNY
08.2025 - Current

BDS Ops Administrator/Global Clearing SDG - Onboarding/Transitions/Conversions

BNY Mellon
06.2017 - 08.2025

Employee Equity Plans Specialist – US Operation

Computershare
11.2012 - 01.2017

Tax Specialist – Tax Services Department

Computershare/BNY Mellon
03.2009 - 11.2012

Stock Options Specialist – Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Mellon Investor Services/BNY Mellon
11.2005 - 07.2008
Jose Duran