Paul Caleca
Howell
Summary
Results-oriented professional with expertise in data analysis and process optimization. Demonstrates a strong ability to enhance workflows and drive team success. Known for attention to detail and a proactive approach in fast-paced environments. Excels in both independent and collaborative settings, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Trade Lifecycle Analyst
JPM Chase
11.2021 - Current
- Processed DTC Settlements via the RAD system for all trades daily using the Broadridge Processing Services and Global Framework systems.
- Processed Security Payment Order charges and Day Orders for client delivery via DTCC, facilitating timely settlements.
- Balanced DTC reports for client, contributing to accurate financial reporting.
- Balanced Jane Street PPO charges and generated reports for clients, ensuring accurate financial tracking.
- ADR reports for International settlements and end-of-day balancing.
- Generated cross border reports daily, contributing to effective international financial operations.
- Reviewed client confirmation and statement reports, ensuring all details were correct and up to date.
- Performed checks on end-of-month and mid-month statements for discrepancies or errors.
- Triparty and Adage morning report completed daily.
Senior Settlement Associate
Broadridge Financial
08.2007 - 11.2021
- Quality customer service skills with brokers and clients.
- Proven ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, identify processing risks and communicate with staff, senior management.
- Resolved trade discrepancies in settlement of DTC eligible items to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- DTC Repo Settlements and balancing.
- Executed government settlements to maintain compliance and streamline transactions.
- Reviewed daily suspense accounts and prepared ad-hoc reports for senior management to support informed decision-making.
- Ensured accuracy and balance of all start and end-of-day reports to maintain operational integrity.
- Research and respond to client emails promptly and efficiently.
- Research into internal accounts pertaining to aged fails.
- Balance fail files and send them to management.
- Ability to work as part of a global team.
- Well organized, able to set priorities, and achieve goals.
- Ensuring Rec 7 reports (Suspense & Buy Ins) are in balance.
Consultant
ADP
09.2006 - 08.2007
- Stock Loan deliveries and receives.
- Used Loanet to balance the books and records.
- Contacted brokers and banks to confirm contract details and communicate rate changes.
- Facilitated RVP and DVP trade settlements to maintain accurate trade records.
- Oversaw balance of NSCC receive and deliver desks to ensure accurate transaction processing.
- Reconciled multiple suspense accounts daily to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.
- Balanced end of day settlement.
Consultant
Deutsche Bank
05.2004 - 08.2006
- Used Loanet to balance the books and records.
- Communicated with brokers and banks regarding rate changes and confirmed contract details.
- Ensured accurate end-of-day financial settlement to maintain records.
- Reconciled Fixed Income for customer accounts using ADP and Espear systems to ensure accuracy.
- Affirmed trades coming in from DTC and processed instructions for deliveries.
- Worked with Traders and Reps to confirm deliveries.
- Confirmed delivery completion with brokers for timely transactions.
- Investigated aged fails to enhance customer turnaround and contribute to firm efficiency.
Assistant Vice President of Custody Control
Datek / Ameritrade
08.1999 - 04.2003
- Managed and implemented various manual and automated procedures to streamline DTC information allocation accuracy.
- Reviewed daily suspense accounts, preparing ad-hoc reports for senior management to inform decision-making.
- Coordinated client paperwork for securities transfer and safekeeping, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Review paperwork regarding restricted securities to verify completeness of any and all legal paperwork associated with transfer.
- Researched aged transfer items, improving customer turnaround time and enhancing firm efficiency.
- Trained and updated staff with regard to industry as well as firm and regulatory rules, procedures, and securities lending operations.
- Assisted stock loan area with the utilization of Loanet and billing of brokers.
- Annual review of personnel regarding raises, promotions and merit.
Trade Support Analyst
Bankers Trust
05.1998 - 08.1999
- Resolved trade discrepancies for DTC eligible items, facilitating seamless settlement and compliance.
- Collaborated with Sales Desk, Trade Support, Stock Loan, and Custodial Institutions to ensure precise trade settlement and communication.
- Supported Fixed Income group in executing settlement processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
Senior Analyst Deliver Desk
Morgan Stanley
04.1997 - 05.1998
- Ensured timely and accurate daily deliveries, supporting operational efficiency.
- Prepared end of day balancing and various reports, maintaining financial integrity.
- Worked closely with the Stock Loan department to cover short positions.
- Processed and approved bank loan applications, facilitating customer access to funds.
Supervisor DTC Deliver & Receive
Bear Stearns
03.1995 - 03.1997
- Ensured timely settlement of equity and non-government fixed income products.
- Balanced daily financial settlements, verifying accuracy and compliance.
- Monitored and reconciled multiple suspense accounts daily.
Assistant Cashier
Adler Coleman
02.1988 - 03.1995
- Oversee the daily activities of the DVP, RVP, Buy-In, Reorg, Transfer and Stock Record departments.
- Balanced and controlled fixed income and equity positions to maintain financial integrity.
- Balanced DTC, NSCC, DVP/RVP, and Stock Borrow activities, ensuring accuracy of financial records.
- Verified accuracy and balance of start and end-of-day reports to uphold reporting standards.
- Controlled potential Buy-Ins and DK’d trades.
- Updated procedures and prepared all the information for special projects.
Associate
Ernst & Company
01.1981 - 02.1988
- Managed redemption of bank loans and repos, ensuring financial efficiency and optimizing resource allocation.
- Balanced stock loan transactions using Loanet system, maintaining accurate records and facilitating efficient tracking.
- Balanced transactions between DTC and NSCC desks, ensuring accurate flow of securities and supporting seamless operations.
- Examined internal accounts pertaining to aged fails.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School
Brooklyn, NY01-1981
Skills
- Trade Settlement Systems
- Equity Trading Platforms
- Financial Reporting Tools
- Financial Messaging Protocols
- DTC settlements
- Depository Trust Company
- National Securities Clearing
- Security payments
- Trade reconciliation
- Alteryx
- Microsoft Excel
- Excel proficiency
- Data processing
- Performance tracking
- Financial analysis
- Research and analysis
- Process improvements
- Process streamlining
- Client relations
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Decision-making
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Policy improvements
- Reporting accuracy
- Trading Communication Tools
- Network Exchange Systems
References
Furnished upon request
Timeline
Trade Lifecycle Analyst
JPM Chase
11.2021 - Current
Senior Settlement Associate
Broadridge Financial
08.2007 - 11.2021
Consultant
ADP
09.2006 - 08.2007
Consultant
Deutsche Bank
05.2004 - 08.2006
Assistant Vice President of Custody Control
Datek / Ameritrade
08.1999 - 04.2003
Trade Support Analyst
Bankers Trust
05.1998 - 08.1999
Senior Analyst Deliver Desk
Morgan Stanley
04.1997 - 05.1998
Supervisor DTC Deliver & Receive
Bear Stearns
03.1995 - 03.1997
Assistant Cashier
Adler Coleman
02.1988 - 03.1995
Associate
Ernst & Company
01.1981 - 02.1988
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School