Highly energized, dynamic professional who desire to join a fast-paced world lea
der in the Financial Services Industry as an Assistant Trader or Credit Derivati
ve Documentation Specialist.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience with International Swaps and Equity Derivative products.
* Familiarity with accounting guidelines and pronouncement.
* Ability to identify and recommend changes to existing processes in order to im
prove and streamline processes.
* Ability to work under pressure to complete responsibilities within identified
deadlines.
* Comfortable taking initiative while prioritizing among multiple projects, task
s and deliverables.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to comfortabl
y interact across all levels of the organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bear Stearns Securities Corp. / JP Morgan Chase, 1996 - 2007
Documentation Specialist, Middle Office, 2005 - 2007
* Drafted (i.e. outbound), and reviewed (i.e. inbound) confirmations in accordan
ce with International Swaps, and Derivatives Master Agreement, while aligning wi
th business objectives.
* Reviewed, analyzed, and executed confirmations for derivatives of all asset cl
asses (equity, fixed income, commodities, FX, and credit).
* Worked closely with portfolio managers on teams to clearly identify and monito
r risk profile movements in specific companies and portfolio in general. Managed
and maintained clients' portfolios consisting of 800-1,000 accounts.
* Assisted local and international traders with trade discrepancies, and aided i
n obtaining information to ensure appropriate credit assurances for existing and
new trades.
* Contributed to amending trades confirmations according to ISDA regulations, wh
ich lowered levels of credit and operational risk, improving customer service.
* Ensured the accurate and timely input of trades onto DTCC system.
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Patrone A. Baker Page 2
(917) 696-9021 Cell
EDUCATION
St. John's University, Bachelor of Science, Business Management
COURSE WORK: Operations Management-Advanced Margin Courses
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Harvard Graphics, Microsoft Office Suite, SAS, SPSS, Microsoft Word, Windows ope
rating system, Excel, MacWrite Pro, CICS, Webroker, Windows XP, Scrittura, TIGER
, Doc Manager, and DTCC