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ROBERT J. LAINO

Merrick,New York

Summary

An experienced finance professional with more than twenty years of expertise in data management and analytics. Possesses in-depth knowledge of structured finance products and skilled in providing strategic solutions for complex business needs. Exhibits demonstrated proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Oracle, and SQL. Has a proven history of facilitating successful change management and process enhancements in support of changing requirements.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, DATA OPERATIONS

FITCH RATINGS, INC
NEW YORK
02.2015 - 03.2024
  • Responsible for timely and accurate surveillance data collection and data analysis for Structured Finance and Corporates
  • Managed performance data collection for Collateralized Loan Obligation/Credit Linked Notes (CLO/CLN) deals and proactively resolved issues through effective troubleshooting.
  • Cultivated relationships with trustees to facilitate data acquisition
  • Evaluated internal and external surveillance solutions for Structured Credit
  • Coordinated 10-15 daily mappings of ESG Entity data to Leveraged Finance Loan Entities.
  • Drove functionality improvement and automation improvements of internal Analyst tools boosting efficiency and accuracy by approximately 10%.
  • Oversaw implementation of next generation performance data process for Structured Finance Aircraft transactions.
  • Engaged analytical subject matter experts outside project teams to drive troubleshooting of critical process-related deviations and enhance process improvements
  • Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence

RESEARCH SPECIALIST

STANDARD & POOR’S, DATA STRATEGIES
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
04.2011 - 01.2015
  • OPERATIONS
  • Data Professional responsible for data management supporting Structured Finance ratings
  • Managed performance data collection for Collateralized Loan and Debt Obligation (CLO/CDO) deals
  • Managed overseas data vendors to ensure data quality and assurance
  • Led, collaborated, and trained offshore teams for ongoing data collection and one time mission-critical projects
  • Coordinated efforts among trustees to ensure proper mapping of data to market standard SIFMA format
  • Coordinated master data management efforts to map loans in Markit Loans data with in-house repository (CORE)
  • Provided data solutions to enhance internal tools supporting S&P analytics
  • Analyzed and scrubbed Primary Structured Credit Analytics’ newly rated CLO portfolios pre-closing, utilizing data sourced from multiple internal and external sources.

Research Analyst

STANDARD & POOR’S
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
10.1998 - 04.2011
  • Structured Finance, Data Solutions & Operations
  • Coordinated internal databases with timely and accurate monthly performance data collection for structured finance products for surveillance analysts.
  • Implemented quality control protocols to enhance accuracy of data and research results.
  • Delivered data solutions to bolster S&P analytics along with internal and external products.
  • Conducted analysis of rating documents and trustee/servicer reports to guarantee their accurate representation within data platforms.
  • Supported Ad-Hoc data-related requests from Structured Finance business units.
  • Managed internal projects and data auditing for S&P’s external data platforms utilized by global market participants.
  • Conducted peer studies of public disclosures and recommended enhancements to S&P’s disclosures.
  • Redesigned analytic databases to enhance customer access to web products for residential mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities, encompassing Auto Loans, Leases, Recreational Vehicles, and Credit Cards.
  • Collaborated with Ernst & Young to conduct pre-rollout testing of Standard and Poor’s web-based product (Ratings Direct), now rebranded as SP Global Credit Portal.

Education

Bachelors of Business Administration - Finance

Iona College
May 1998

Skills

  • Process Improvement
  • Data Collection
  • Strategic leadership
  • Project Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Decision-Making
  • Database coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operations Management
  • MS Office
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Onboarding and training
  • Analytical Thinking

Timeline

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, DATA OPERATIONS

FITCH RATINGS, INC
02.2015 - 03.2024

RESEARCH SPECIALIST

STANDARD & POOR’S, DATA STRATEGIES
04.2011 - 01.2015

Research Analyst

STANDARD & POOR’S
10.1998 - 04.2011

Bachelors of Business Administration - Finance

Iona College

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