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Neil Varnish

Neil Varnish

Lakewood,OH

Summary

Intelligent, self-directed individual with a passion for all things finance. Over seven years' worth of professional experience in the Financial Services and Real Estate industries. Personable, reliable, and driven to exceed expectations. Recognized by past and current supervisors and co-workers as an A+ player with a true passion for serving clients and the community

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate, Investment Operations

Gries Financial Partners
11.2023 - Current
  • Enhancing team performance by implementing effective project management strategies and providing consistent guidance
  • Streamlining operational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and proposing actionable solutions
  • Working with new clients from start to finish on all paperwork, account onboarding, trading, etc.

Senior Associate, Investment Operations

MAI Capital Management
05.2019 - 11.2023
  • Integrated and reviewed financial and industry data
  • Had a hand in all facets of operations: account reconciliation, portfolio & fund accounting, alternative investments, account onboarding, trading, etc.
  • Maintained tracking of new accounts from acceptance to funding and notified appropriate parties once accounts were fully funded and ready to trade

Assistant, Financial Services

The Ohio State University, Office Of Student Life
10.2016 - 05.2019
  • Partnered with the fiscal officer and student activities coordinator to submit audits
  • Mentored student organizations to develop and implement marketing and informational materials

Analyst, Risk Management

The NRP Group
05.2018 - 01.2019
  • Identified trends and patterns in large datasets, leading to actionable insights for business growth
  • Developed new analytical models that improved forecasting accuracy and reduced risk exposure
  • Managed our insurance recoveries spreadsheet and kept track of how much we were able to collect; saw insurance claims play out from start to finish

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05.2019

Skills

  • Performance monitoring
  • Account reconciliation
  • Strong analytical and valuation/modeling skills
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Able to work under pressure and resolve conflicts
  • Proven team player and leader
  • Bilingual

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Senior Associate, Investment Operations

Gries Financial Partners
11.2023 - Current

Senior Associate, Investment Operations

MAI Capital Management
05.2019 - 11.2023

Analyst, Risk Management

The NRP Group
05.2018 - 01.2019

Assistant, Financial Services

The Ohio State University, Office Of Student Life
10.2016 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

The Ohio State University
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