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Mei Ling Lau

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Analytical Portfolio Administrator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in portfolio analysis, risk management, and client relationship building. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations in fast-paced environments. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

State Street
01.2020 - Current
  • Utilized analytical and research skills to resolve breaks in positions, cash result in drive performance, and internal team effectiveness.
  • Monitored, managed, and reconciled over 280 accounts on domestic equities, international equities, fixed income, stocks, and derivatives accounts.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions within the portfolio management system.
  • Prepared month-end close functions for assigned accounts for validation.
  • Performed ad hoc reports for senior management.

Portfolio Adminstrator

Lord Abbett & Co LLC
Jersey City, NJ
04.2016 - 12.2019
  • Maintained detailed records of portfolio transactions, positions, and holdings.
  • Assisted with account setup, transfers, deposits, and withdrawals.
  • Prepared cash forecasts. Ensured accurate and completed cash flow to provide precise investing for portfolio managers.
  • Collaborated with middle office, corporate actions, data integrity, and custodian on various discrepancies and settlement issues
  • Utilized Bloomberg for researching factor updates, paydowns, dividends, and income.
  • Generate client performance reports and special reporting.
  • Provided documentation and resolved any audit findings during annual financial GIPS audits and regulatory overview.
  • Researched bank loan settlement issues, playdowns, and bank loan income on 12 accounts through WSO.

Sales Commission Business Analyst

Lord Abbett & Co LLC
Jersey City, NJ
05.2004 - 03.2016
  • Oversaw daily sales analysis, processed regional sales managers' commissions, and reconciled accounts.
  • Prepared trimester analysis reports for regional manager and internal wholesalers.
  • Supervised strategic planning of regional managers' closed retirement accounts.
  • Created ad-hoc Business Objects reports for regional managers.
  • Analyzed and tracked data to prepare forecasts and identify trends.
  • Maintained or updated business databases and spreadsheets.

Mutual Fund Administrator

Lord Abbett & Co LLC
Jersey City, NJ
10.2002 - 04.2004
  • Performed daily oversight of funds' activities
  • Reviewed 10 month-end reports on a monthly basis
  • Prepared and distributed daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for mutual fund activity.
  • Reviewed funds for accuracy following SEC regulations.
  • Monitored and reconciled various mutual fund transactions regularly.
  • Researched discrepancies or errors related to mutual fund data.
  • Maintained accurate records of all mutual fund activities within database systems.
  • Prepared expense budgets.

Mutual Fund Accountant

Lord Abbett & Co LLC
Jersey City, NJ
05.2000 - 09.2002
  • Reviewed and reconciled monthly bank statements for multiple mutual fund accounts.
  • Maintained accurate records of all investments, transactions, and distributions for each account.
  • Calcualted Net Asset Value for domestic equity, international funds and fixed income
  • Prepared cash availability for portfolio mangers
  • Reconciled cash and securities holding discrepancies
  • Performed daily reconciliations of cash positions and other assets held in the mutual fund portfolio.
  • Prepared conducted month-end closing and valuation.
  • Prepared audit-related materials, performing numbers reconciliation alongside auditors.

Mutual Fund Accountant

Bank Of New York Mellon Corp
Jersey City, NJ
10.1998 - 04.2000
  • Responsible for calculating Net Asset Value (NAV)
  • Maintained account records in equity, fixed income, and international equity funds.
  • Processed paydown of the corporate bonds, and generated corporate action records on a variety of the equity funds.
  • Researched issues that arise concerning the equity and fixed income funds.
  • Prepared month-end report for funds.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY
09-1997

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel/ Microsoft Word/Outlook/PowerPoint, Written and Oral Communication/ Bloomberg/ PAM/RKS/Business Object/WSO/SimCorp
  • problem-salving/Attention to Detail/Analytical Skills/Organizational Skills/Data and Financial Analysis/Time Management/Self Motivation/Client Services/Teamwork and Collaboration/ Adaptability/Multitasking/Research skills

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

State Street
01.2020 - Current

Portfolio Adminstrator

Lord Abbett & Co LLC
04.2016 - 12.2019

Sales Commission Business Analyst

Lord Abbett & Co LLC
05.2004 - 03.2016

Mutual Fund Administrator

Lord Abbett & Co LLC
10.2002 - 04.2004

Mutual Fund Accountant

Lord Abbett & Co LLC
05.2000 - 09.2002

Mutual Fund Accountant

Bank Of New York Mellon Corp
10.1998 - 04.2000

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

College of Staten Island of The City University of New York

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