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Michael Beckman

Michael Beckman

Summary

Top-performing, highly motivated financial analyst looking to translate my success in regulatory compliance to client solutions in the private sector. I am a skilled communicator and collaborator who excels at coordinating cross-functional groups to achieve strategic goals. I have a passion for problem solving, finding trends and insights in data, and providing exceptional service to stakeholders.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Campaign Finance Analyst

Federal Election Commission
Washington
08.2017 - Current
  • Applies federal regulations to identify violations in financial reporting, and assists in corrective actions.
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, standards, and best practices.
  • Analyzes financial data to identify trends, patterns, and strategies for greater review efficiencies and accuracy.
  • Monitors performance metrics, identifies areas for improvement, and suggests corrective measures.
  • Manages and reviews the work product of over 10 junior analysts for accuracy, and provides ongoing training in new tools and techniques.
  • Coordinates regulatory actions between reporting, audit, and legal teams for seamless execution of enforcement.
  • Manages a portfolio of over 450 committees and serves as a liaison for ad hoc compliance solutions to solve problems before they manifest.
  • Develops new data review techniques to respond to novel fundraising and reporting practices.
  • Creates bespoke curricula and presentations for high-level clients with varying levels of subject matter expertise.

Business Analyst

The Hill Group, Inc.
Pittsburgh
07.2015 - 07.2017
  • Facilitated cross-functional focus groups to engage stakeholders, and earn buy-in for organizational change.
  • Crafted tailored strategic plans to achieve clients’ long- and short-term goals using gap analyses.
  • Presented findings and strategic recommendations to C-level clients and stakeholders.
  • Synthesized quantitative and qualitative data into actionable initiatives and SMART goals for customers.
  • Identified business strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for companies in emerging industries.
  • Conducted market research using IBISWorld and other databases.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05-2015

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Client management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Problem solving
  • Cross-functional team coordination
  • Risk assessment
  • Effective communication
  • Data analysis
  • Strategic and business planning
  • Translating complex data into actionable solutions
  • Performance metrics and tracking
  • Portfolio management
  • Market research
  • Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio

Timeline

Sr. Campaign Finance Analyst

Federal Election Commission
08.2017 - Current

Business Analyst

The Hill Group, Inc.
07.2015 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

University of Pittsburgh
Michael Beckman