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Ronald Stutes

Southlake,TX

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MD, Investment Operations Leader

Nuveen Investments
01.2015 - 04.2024
  • Scope Summary:
  • As a multifaceted Investment Operations Leader, I have had the opportunity to provide differentiated thought and human capital stewardship in complex and changing environments leading toward compelling stakeholder outcomes - for example: a) Led investment operation efforts for multiple acquisition and subsidiary integrations; b) Oversaw large scale technology integration and discovery activities including thesis creation, project planning/development, and project execution and future state fulfillment; and, c) Championed relationship building and human capital development across all primary Asset Management functional areas.
  • Role Summary:
  • Head of Portfolio and Performance Analytics (14Yrs+)
  • Head of Pricing and Asset Valuation (3Yrs+)
  • Head of Corporate Actions (3Yrs+)
  • Head of Market Data Services (8Yrs+)
  • Head of Data Management and Governance (10Yrs+)
  • Head of CLO and Bank Operations (2Yrs+)

MD, Head of Investment Operations (Interim)

Nuveen Investments
02.2022 - 10.2022

Scope Summary:

In my capacity as Interim Head of Investment Operations, and while concurrently continuing to fulfill my Head of Functions responsibilities, I had the opportunity to develop and implement a culture of personal accountability, inclusion, and results focused outcomes across a geographically diverse workforce - for example: a) Restructured key roles in order to increase stakeholder engagement; b) Championed employee engagement and interaction which led to a 20+ percent positive score increase in corporate metrics; c) Levered and created new offshore coverage capabilities leading to an increase in stakeholder support and decrease in operating costs; and d) Reconfigured scope and engagement approach with key third party partners in full platform outsourcing initiative.


Role Summary:

Head of Investment Operations (7 Mths.)

Investment Operations Outsource Project Lead (1Yr+)

SVP, Head of Investment Performance and Analtyics

Nuveen Investments
10.2009 - 12.2014

Scope Summary:

As a Performance and Analytics Operations Leader, I have had the opportunity to provide differentiated thought and human capital stewardship in complex and changing environments leading toward compelling stakeholder outcomes - for example: a) Transition to Factset Research systems platform for all equity and fixed income affiliates; b) Modernization of Bloomberg platform engagement; c) Redefinition and launch of multiple GIPS affiliate firms; d) Implementation of Eagle performance platform including development of complex closed end fund leverage calculations; e) Development of GIPS Oversight Compliance Monitoring processes and engagement; f) Creation of offshore complimentary team in order to extend 24X5 stakeholder support.

Role Summary:

Head Performance and Portfolio Analytics (14Yrs +)

SVP - 3Yrs+

VP - 2Yrs+

Head of GIPS Compliance (14Yrs +)

VP, Head of Investment Performance and Analytics

Ameriprise Financial
01.1998 - 10.2009

Scope Summary:

As a Performance and Analytics Operations Leader, I have had the opportunity to provide differentiated thought and human capital stewardship in complex and changing environments leading toward compelling stakeholder outcomes - for example: a) Transition from buy/hold analytics to transactional security models; b) Implementation of performance and analytics models of Blackrock Alladin system; c) Redefinition and launch of multiple GIPS affiliate firms; d) Implementation of internally built analytics reporting and calculation engine e) Development of GIPS Oversight Compliance Monitoring processes and engagement; f) Creation of offshore complimentary team in order to extend 24X5 stakeholder support; g) Creation of marketing datamart

Role Summary:

Head Performance and Portfolio Analytics (2Yrs +)

Lead Performance and Portfolio Analytics (9Yrs +)

Head of GIPS Compliance (11Yrs +)

Education

BBA - Finance

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Stakeholder management
  • Business process reengineering
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Operational excellence
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Organizational development
  • Performance monitoring
  • Compliance management
  • Technology
  • Cost control
  • Budget administration
  • Data analysis
  • Budgeting and cost control strategies

Certification

Cerfications:

CIPM Designation

CFAI GIPS Oversight Committee (Past)


Platforms/Applications of Interest:

VBA Excel Development

SQL

Eagle

Facset

GoldenSource

Bloomberg

APL

WSO


Personal Interests:

Family Travel

Reading

Cooking

Golf


Timeline

MD, Head of Investment Operations (Interim)

Nuveen Investments
02.2022 - 10.2022

MD, Investment Operations Leader

Nuveen Investments
01.2015 - 04.2024

SVP, Head of Investment Performance and Analtyics

Nuveen Investments
10.2009 - 12.2014

VP, Head of Investment Performance and Analytics

Ameriprise Financial
01.1998 - 10.2009

BBA - Finance

University of Houston
Ronald Stutes