Maxwell Pfeiffer
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced financial operations manager with a proven track record in enhancing internal controls and reducing risks. Skilled in building and leading high-performing teams to achieve strategic financial objectives. Demonstrated success in formulating financial strategies that drive significant organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Analyst
Northern Trust
Chicago, IL
04.2022 - Current
- Consult on compliance and security for the Hedge Fund Services Department, maintaining a strategic relationship with a major hedge fund client.
- Facilitate and administer over 3,000+ SOC1 certifications annually to ensure adherence to compliance controls.
- Create monthly presentations for management outlining risk, controls, and mitigation strategies.
- Perform yearly control testing of procedures and review fund compositions for compliance and adherence to contractual investment agreements.
- Analyze data to provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Lead the annual data retention process, managing the removal of client information across company software.
- Train and develop colleagues on various applications and tools.
Loan Processor
Windsor Advantage
Chicago, IL
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Played a key role in generating over $50MM+ in loan closings by managing relationships between businesses, lenders, the SBA, legal counsel, and third parties.
- Analyzed client deal packages to ensure SBA SOP compliance and accurate loan details.
- Consistently closed loans ahead of deadlines.
- Managed a portfolio of 15+ accounts, maintaining frequent communication throughout the deal process.
- Contributed to the development of training tools and team understanding of SBA compliance.
Account Executive
OEC Group
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Established and managed international shipment accounts.
- Negotiated shipping rates and strategized efficient routes for clients.
- Built and maintained a pipeline of new sales opportunities.
Mortgage Banker
Quicken Loans
Detroit, MI
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Generated over $15 million in mortgage sales.
- Managed client relationships and provided solutions for mortgage needs, handling sensitive personal and financial information.
- Federally licensed (NMLS SAFE Exam passed) with certifications in over 20 states.
Education
Master's of Business Administration - Concentration: Finance
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI12.2017
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Risk management
- Data visualization
- Relationship management
- Compliance auditing
- Presentation development
- Training and mentorship
- Client relationship management
- Report preparation
- IT strategy
- Metric tracking
- Compliance reporting
- Presentation creation
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- Federally licensed Mortgage Banker (NMLS SAFE Exam passed on first attempt).
- Mortgage brokerage certifications in over 20 states.
Community Service
Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago, IL, Volunteer, 01/01/21, Present, Organize & facilitate the distribution of resources to those less fortunate.
Timeline
Senior Analyst
Northern Trust
04.2022 - Current
Loan Processor
Windsor Advantage
04.2021 - 04.2022
Account Executive
OEC Group
01.2020 - 04.2021
Mortgage Banker
Quicken Loans
01.2018 - 01.2020
Master's of Business Administration - Concentration: Finance
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
Hillsdale College
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