RODERICK ALONSO THOMAS JR, MBA, LSSGB
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SUMMARY
Dedicated Finance Division and effective leader who excels at using proven methods and cutting-edge technology to successfully cut costs, streamlines operation and increase productivity. Expertise in product development and delivery to ensure a positive customer experience. Assertive and enthusiastic, with extensive knowledge of process optimization and an unsurpassed worth ethic.
Competencies
Account Management, Product Delivery, Product Innovation, SQL development via Microsoft Access and VBA database management, Operational Leadership, Bloomberg Database, Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, Agile Transformation, DTCC PBS, Public Relations, Access, Detail - Oriented, Word, Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel (VLOOKUP’s. Pivot Tables, amortization Schedules, Pie Charts, Complaint Handling, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Team Collaboration, Financial Oversight, Procedure Development, Negotiations Expert, Process Improvements, Excellent Communication and Verbal skills, Streamlining of Workflows, Systems Implementation, Statement of Work Creation, Budget Forecasting, Quality Management, P&L Administration, DMAIC, Kaizen, Dashboard
EXPERIENCE
Deutsche Bank, New York, New York2/2019-Present
Corporate Action Manager
Managed Corporate Action Process for 100 clients worldwide and their affiliate banks (BNYM, Citi, JPMC)
Facilitated payments of all depository receipts based on their currencies
Clearly communicated with stock exchanges and depository receipts holders of the depository receipts DB’s announcements to ensure there is not a financial loss
Tax reclaims transaction facilitator
DTCC PBS Invoice Confirmations for Broadridge and Proxy Services customers
Announced and processed all Depository Service Fee Events included Corporate Actions, Cash Mergers, etc
Rewrote DR Procedures
Managed proxies by working with managers, vendors, and agents that plan to execute the distribution of materials to and receipt of votes from ADR/GDR holders
Reconciled cash and securities if month end balances didn’t match expectations
Lead new automation process project of the corporate action
Swift Messaging (MT564/566)
Calculate Daily FX Rates for currencies such as EUR, SGD, GBP, HKD, RUB, etc.
Work with BNYM, CIT, and JPMC to verify FX
Rates for Preliminary and Final announcements based on the Record and Pay Dates
Kyriba, New York, New York4/2018-10/2018
Connectivity Process Manager
Managed the delivery of tasks against assigned project plans and tasks for implementations of 19 clients including Shopify and Red Hat
Monitored project budgets, schedules, resource allocations, scopes, and client satisfaction.
Reviewed weekly status calls, reports, project plans, and issue lists with the client on a weekly basis
Coordinated with cross functional teams (Product Management, Advance Support, Client Services, Sales, etc.) to manage client issues in a timely and effective manner
Drove product plans and product reviews tailored to each client
Led banking calls and weekly status meetings for my clients via telephone conferencing, GoTo Meetings/Skype
Support the organization through Agile transformation
Liaison between bank and client managing bank reporting and payment implementation
Responsible for analysing detailed customer issues and troubleshooting within 24 hours
Trained clients on the connection process to the Kyriba software
BNP Paribas, Jersey City, New Jersey8/2016-4/2018
Finance Consultant- Project Manager- Product Delivery/Management-Treasury Remediation
Successfully led team meetings with the project manager
Worked closely with several product managers and sales teams to ensure successful completion and delivery
Created a product plan and reviews with the business lines
Contacted Prime Brokerage clients in the US, UK, and Cayman Islands of overpaid or underpaid 2011 banking information, business manager contact and form of payment they wanted to receive
Verified banking information to remit all payments for the incorrect rates and sent out Swift confirmations.
Verified all foreign exchange rates and agreements via the client Give Up Agreements on FIA Tech.
Team lead for marketing access data billing process analysing account balances vs CME data
Proactively assisted the financial production team that supported the general ledger.
Rewrote all procedures for internal and external auditing purposes
Built all Fee Remediation Reconciliations Manually for Capital Markets Fiscal Years-
Cleared Commissions Fee Analysis Project- rate confirms for CFE, CBOT, ME, and CME markets.
Reviewed negotiated rates with NYMEX, COMEX, DME, ICE US, ICE Europe, etc.
Simplified the Month-End and Year-End Analysis for all capital market and sec corps accounts in my possession. Upon analysis completion, all discrepancies were reported to upper management
Effectively performed all required filings as per requirement and evaluated all audits and answered all inquiries.
Swift Messaging (MT929, etc )
Created Profit and Loss Exposure Reports for all Prime Brokerage clients
Royal Bank of Scotland, Stamford, CT4/2013-8/2016
Cash Management Analyst– Product Management-Operations Division
Managed all syndicate accounting flows in agreement with securitization activity and reconciled to product control.
Used Six Sigma techniques to build process maps to transform my manual wire process from thirty-seven steps to twelve steps; mainly automation
Coursework includes the study of 17a-5, 15c3-3, and other regulatory statutes
Facilitated the merge of several Operations Management Teams into one Cash Management Group
Implemented a new wire payment and approval system which saved on overtime and overhead.
Analyzed all broker activity between month end invoices and firm accruals; Identified and resolved all differences, post ledger entries, and sent wires when necessary
Effectively maintained accurate and clear documentation for operational procedures and activities.
Evaluated division performance and recommend new strategies for performance improvements.
Performed syndicate accounting for clients (BGC, Tullet Prebon & Broadridge), reported any discrepancies
Profit and Loss Statements for all syndicate accounting clients
Processed General Ledger Entries for Ops America
Built reconciliations and validated data for Interest Rate Swaps
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, NY11/2007-3/2013
Fund Accountant, Unit Investment Trust Department
Proficiently performed financial reporting for annual statements given to investors from First Trust Portfolios.
Effectively handled day-to-day Bank client support issues and inquiries.
Responsible for advising management on resolutions regarding the implementation of Widely Held Fixed Investment Trust Program.
Led theYear-End Reporting for all 450 accounts
Equity Swaps Analysis
Year End Reconciliation, Distribution Schedules, Rate Schedules, Schedule A, Schedule B, and Schedule C
Provided ad-hoc review of account files, distribution information, and proof reports.
Developed simplified processes and improvements to enhance financial performance.
Analyzed root causes of accounting discrepancies and provided corrective actions.
Successfully monitored and managed cash flows and expenses
EDUCATION
Wagner College, Staten Island, NY2012
Master of Business Administration, Finance
Boston College, Boston, MA2007
Bachelor of Science, Finance & Human Resource Management
Certification
Management and Strategy Institute2018
Black Belt Certification (currently proficient in the practices)
Six Sigma Global Institute4/2017
Green Belt Certification
New York University of Continuing and Professional Studies, New York, NY2009
Certificate of Forensic Accounting
