Matt Brandt
Elkhorn,NE
Summary
Senior Manager specializing in Margin and Market Risk with extensive experience leading teams to improve performance through training and collaboration. Proven track record in risk mitigation, process improvements, and regulatory compliance. Strong skills in data analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and talent development, driving organizational success through strategic initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager, Margin Risk
Charles Schwab
2022.03 - 2023.04
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Conducted performance evaluations, compensations and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
Team Manager, Margin Risk
TD Ameritrade
2018.03 - 2022.03
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained team members, increasing quality of work and employee motivation.
- Championed process improvements within the department by identifying inefficiencies, proposing solutions, and leading change initiatives.
- Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to foster collaborative work environment, leading to innovative solutions.
- Coordinated with other department heads to ensure alignment of team goals with overall company strategy.
- Led development and execution of strategic plans to meet company objectives, driving team success.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Senior Market Risk Analyst
TD Ameritrade
2016.12 - 2018.03
- Boosted organizational understanding of trading activities through comprehensive risk reporting, increasing transparency around potential exposures and their impacts on business performance.
- Improved portfolio management for optimized asset allocation through rigorous risk analysis.
- Promoted a strong culture of risk awareness throughout the organization by delivering effective training programs on key concepts and best practices related to market risks management.
- Reduced market risk exposure by implementing advanced analytics and scenario-based stress testing.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by implementing appropriate controls and monitoring procedures for managing market risk exposures.
- Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders across various departments, collaborating closely to ensure cohesion among business objectives, strategy implementation plans, and ongoing evaluation of financial risks.
- Monitored and assessed key market indicators, alerting senior management to significant shifts or developments that could impact the organization''s financial position.
Assistant Manager, Margin Risk
TD Ameritrade
2013.03 - 2016.12
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
Senior Derivatives Risk Analyst
TD Ameritrade
2009.05 - 2013.03
- Communicated complex derivatives risk information to clients to enable them to trade safely and effectively while adhering to firm and regulatory rules and regulations.
- Improved decision-making processes by providing insightful recommendations based on thorough risk analysis.
- Reduced financial losses due to effective identification and mitigation of potential risks in the portfolio.
- Taught employees how to control risks at front line.
Margin Risk Analyst
TD Ameritrade
2006.05 - 2009.05
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE05.2006
Skills
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data-driven decision-making
- Data Analytics
- Talent Development
- Market Analysis
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Programming (SQL, VBA)
- Client Communication
Accomplishments
- Implemented Option Expiration Risk Management Technology and Policies to control Client and Firm Risk
- Designed and rolled out an EPR/PNR model for our Regulation T client accounts (previously only available to Portfolio Margin customers)
- Collaborated to design a new, over-arching Advanced Risk Management System (ARMS) to replace antiquated technology
- Multiple time President's Club Winner (top 10% of company performers)
- 2-time Best of the Best Winner (top 2% of company performers)
Certification
- Series 7, 63, 4, 24, 3 licenses
- Postgraduate Certificate in the Mechanics of Risk Management from Middlesex University
Timeline
Senior Manager, Margin Risk
Charles Schwab
2022.03 - 2023.04
Team Manager, Margin Risk
TD Ameritrade
2018.03 - 2022.03
Senior Market Risk Analyst
TD Ameritrade
2016.12 - 2018.03
Assistant Manager, Margin Risk
TD Ameritrade
2013.03 - 2016.12
Senior Derivatives Risk Analyst
TD Ameritrade
2009.05 - 2013.03
Margin Risk Analyst
TD Ameritrade
2006.05 - 2009.05
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
- Series 7, 63, 4, 24, 3 licenses
- Postgraduate Certificate in the Mechanics of Risk Management from Middlesex University
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