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William Appelt

Summary

Results driven financial professional with extensive experience in managing complex budgets, overseeing multiple trading product projects, and optimizing operational processes. Skilled in coordinating with cross-functional teams, fostering, collaboration, and implementing innovative solutions to drive efficiency and profitability. Proven track record of success in risk mitigation, compliance enforcement and strategic planning. Demonstrated ability to streamline workflows, enhance FA user experience, and deliver impactful results. Adept at communication and stakeholder management, with a strong commitment to achieving organizational goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President Business Strategy Lead

Morgan Stanley
06.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with senior management to strategically modernize and integrate hundreds of trading applications and multiple products, culminating in the consolidation of all trading operations under a unified platform.
  • Managed the multi-year digital transformation spanning varies wealth management projects, catalyzed by the acquisition of E*TRADE with a budget of approximately $200 million.
  • Organized and oversaw the development, testing, and rollout of product platform integration efforts across a range of products, such as Equities, Mutual Funds, Options, UITs, Syndicate, Fixed Income trading.
  • Successfully oversaw the strategic allocation and reporting of a $70 million budget spanning various product lines, ensuring the work was completed effectively and within financial constraints.
  • Took on a pivotal role in the T+1 settlement transition for product platform, contributing to the reconciliation and review of all trading systems affected by the new SEC change.

Director Vendor Management Risk and Controls

Morgan Stanley
03.2017 - 06.2020
  • Provided strategic guidance to operations and technology stakeholders, facilitating buy-in for diverse initiatives through effective communication and collaboration
  • Specialized in risk mitigation and reporting across designated programs, while also providing support for reporting across WM operational risk, firm wide operations, and WM business areas.
  • Managed the coordination and scheduling of monthly and quarterly meeting, as well as site visits, to oversee vendors and provide evidence of compliance.

Director of Operations (Alternative Investments)

Morgan Stanley
03.2013 - 03.2017
  • Supervised a team of five professionals responsible for feeder fund administration, as well as the sale of 50 single managed hedge funds and 63 managed future funds, collectively managing assets exceeding $6 billion
  • Collaborated with product development to streamline the onboarding process for new funds, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in the workflow.
  • Participated in an internal innovation committee focused on cost-cutting ideas and initiatives, including the implementation of automated reconciliation processes for trading, to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses.

Product Analyst

Ipreo
06.2012 - 04.2013
  • Played a critical role in developing global management systems designed for investor road shows aimed at capital markets distribution.
  • Credited with enhancing targeted investor marketing and profitability through meticulous and comprehensive analysis.


Operations Analyst

Morgan Stanley
08.2011 - 06.2012
  • Was part of a team in a Multi class project responsible for trade reconciliation, reporting, onboarding and orienting new trade coverage teams, as well as integrating and testing new data systems.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Business

Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Project & Program Management
  • Fund Accounting
  • Process Improvement
  • Strategic Planning & Analysis

Vice President Accelerator Program

The Accelerator, an innovative peer-led program for newly named Vice Presidents. This six-month experience is a leadership forum to discuss key professional development topics and to connect your peers.

Timeline

Vice President Business Strategy Lead

Morgan Stanley
06.2020 - Current

Director Vendor Management Risk and Controls

Morgan Stanley
03.2017 - 06.2020

Director of Operations (Alternative Investments)

Morgan Stanley
03.2013 - 03.2017

Product Analyst

Ipreo
06.2012 - 04.2013

Operations Analyst

Morgan Stanley
08.2011 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - General Business

Loyola University Maryland

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