Company Overview: Founding operations department of a new broker-dealer/investment bank; specializing in international and domestic HNW clients.
Daily collaboration with the COO, CCO, CFO, and CEO to shape the firm structure.
Designing comprehensive operational procedures, ensuring efficient trading and client experience.
Conducting all broker-dealer and investment banking operations/back office, including trading, paper processing, client onboarding and relations, money movement, and WSP adherence.
Building employee onboarding procedures and recruiting and training direct report operations team members.
Performing compliance and regulatory activities including trade reviews, AML/KYC, and regulatory reporting via Finra Gateway (CAT/CAIS).
Sourcing and managing vendors.
Founding operations department of a new broker-dealer/investment bank; specializing in international and domestic HNW clients.
Director: Back Office Operations
Dominari Securities
New York
03.2024 - 07.2025
Collaborated daily with CCO and COO on compliance and operations system and procedure implementation and management.
Supervised Capital Markets and Fixed Income trading activities to ensure regulatory compliance.
Conducted thorough KYC and AML reviews for onboarding new clients.
Oversaw approval of all money movement transactions.
Led daily CAT reporting via FINRA Gateway, ensuring timely updates and resolution of discrepancies.
Enhanced firm-wide compliance and regulatory policies through regular collaboration with CCO and COO.
Trained and managed Operations and CSA team members, facilitating skill development.
Designed and launched an internship program for Securities division, fostering talent acquisition.
Senior Investor Rep
New York Life Insurance Company - New York Life Securities
New York
02.2022 - 03.2024
Processed and implemented diverse customer and account services for small to high net worth clients.
Communicated detailed account specifications, balances, margin, performance, and pricing information.
Developed Salesforce systems for account services and Wealthscape clearing firm platform.
Led technology implementation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
Drafted letters of indemnity and complex trade corrections, ensuring accurate client communications.
Mentored new team members, improving overall team morale and efficiency.
Executed daily trades in equity, mutual funds, fixed income, UITs, alternative investments, and options.
Calculated specific valuations and proportionate amounts of held assets during trade execution.
Investment Counselor
Fisher Investments
Camas
01.2021 - 01.2022
Oversaw a portfolio of 100 new and existing high-net-worth clients, driving engagement.
Strengthened client relationships to generate additional assets and referrals.
Crafted and presented comprehensive market analyses, performance updates, and educational content for clients.
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones Investments
Westbury
11.2015 - 12.2020
Developed personalized investment plans for clients, focusing on equity, funds, and fixed income.
Grew office assets from $0 to $25M AUM through strategic sales and marketing efforts.
Conducted extensive networking and outreach, knocking on 1,000 doors weekly for client acquisition.
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