ROBERT D. ROGAN
NEW YORK,USA
Summary
Finance and operations professional with expertise in financial controls, P&L management, reconciliations, and team leadership. Combines global banking experience with hands-on ownership of a $300K martial arts training center. Proven ability to drive revenue, streamline operations, and lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director and Head Trainer, Martial Arts Fitness Training
SQUARE CIRCLE NEW YORK TRAINING CENTER
New York, NY
01.2012 - Current
- Founded and operate a Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training center, overseeing all business and operational functions
- Manage and develop a team of 7 staff (coaches and sales administrators), including hiring, training, and performance oversight
- Design and implement training programs and class schedules for adult and youth members across multiple skill levels
- Drive revenue (~$300K annually) through sales strategy, client engagement, and staff training on conversion techniques
- Oversee budgeting and financial management, including marketing spend, payroll, and operational expenses
- Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance (flash vs. actual) to inform business decisions
- Ensure accuracy of client accounts and billing through reconciliation across POS and internal systems
- Lead ongoing coaching development and international training initiatives (e.g., annual Bangkok training) to maintain program quality and brand credibility
Assistant Vice President, Product Control
HSBC
New York, NY
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Prepared P/L for spot FX, forward spot, proprietary trading, and emerging markets
- Responsible for EOD revaluation of options and LIBOR short term interest rates
- Prepared daily consolidated P/L and flash reports to London group head office
- Responsible for EOD spot FX, forward spot rate set, and overnight interest rates
- Responsible for FOBO reconciliations and month end processes
Assistant Vice President, Transaction Management Group & Equities Financial Control
DEUTSCHE BANK
New York, NY
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Responsible for direct supervision for a team of two in Manila and one in New York
- Maintenance of soft dollar client accounts and vendor relationships
- Interaction with London and Hong Kong inter-company soft dollar businesses
- Responsible for implementation of new soft dollar system
- Responsible for suspense account cleanups and unmapped accounts
- Substantiate balance sheet accounts during Management Review Process
- Responsible for reconciliations of: soft dollar client accounts, EOD spot FX, OMNI inter-company accounts, dividend postings, allocation of transaction costs and other related month-end processes
Associate, Product Control
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC
New York, NY
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Prepare P/L for spot FX, forward spot, proprietary trading, and emerging markets
- Responsible for EOD revaluation of options and LIBOR short term interest rates
- Prepare daily consolidated P/L and flash reports to London main office
- Responsible for EOD spot FX, forward spot rate set, and overnight interest rates
- Responsible for FOBO reconciliations and month end processes
Business Manager, International Licensing
ZIFF DAVIS MEDIA INC.
New York, NY
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Prepared P/L and licensing budget reports of several in-house publications
- Analyzed clients’ revenue statements, business plans, and related tax licensing laws
- Responsible for reconciliation of licensing cash accounts and month-end closing processes
Financial Analyst/Buyer
VENATOR GROUP, SAKS, BERGDORF GOODMAN
New York, NY
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Prepared daily P/L and various management reports to divisional and regional managers
- Provided cost analysis reports and responsible for month-end processes
Financial Analyst
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO.
New York, NY
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Responsible for daily P/L tracking on group insurance cases
- Provided reports for in-force profit centers and forecast models
Education
Dual MBA Concentration - Finance and Accounting
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
New York, NY12-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Bronx, NY05-1993
Skills
- Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Reuters, Bloomberg
- Client relationships
- Quality assurance
- Operations management
- Various photo and film editing software tools in Adobe Creative Cloud
- Staff management
Timeline
Managing Director and Head Trainer, Martial Arts Fitness Training
SQUARE CIRCLE NEW YORK TRAINING CENTER
01.2012 - Current
Assistant Vice President, Product Control
HSBC
01.2010 - 01.2011
Assistant Vice President, Transaction Management Group & Equities Financial Control
DEUTSCHE BANK
01.2005 - 01.2010
Associate, Product Control
THE ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND PLC
01.2004 - 01.2005
Business Manager, International Licensing
ZIFF DAVIS MEDIA INC.
01.2000 - 01.2003
Financial Analyst/Buyer
VENATOR GROUP, SAKS, BERGDORF GOODMAN
01.1995 - 01.2000
Financial Analyst
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO.
01.1993 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Dual MBA Concentration - Finance and Accounting
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY