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Justine Seterra

Toronto,ON

Summary

Results-driven Treasury Associate with a successful history at ASCENDANTFX, recognized for enhancing cash flow management and optimizing foreign exchange transactions. Demonstrated expertise in collaborative teamwork and complex problem-solving, leading to substantial efficiency gains. Proficient in MS Office and data analysis, consistently exceeding performance benchmarks. Career aspirations include advancing within treasury management to leverage analytical skills for strategic financial solutions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

TREASURY ASSOCIATE

ASCENDANTFX
Toronto, Ontario
01.2025 - Current
  • Cash Flow & Liquidity Management: Monitor cash flow, ensure fund availability, analyze patterns, and recommend optimization strategies.
  • Banking & Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary contact for bank inquiries, liaise with banks, and maintain strong banking relationships.
  • Foreign Exchange (FX) Management: Execute and book FX trades, manage positions, and ensure compliance with risk policies.
  • Credit & Risk Support: Act as a backup for the credit team, and make approval decisions when needed.
  • Transaction Processing: Handle wire transfers, electronic payments, and FX cheque/draft creation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Client & Internal Support: Investigate and resolve inquiries, manage dealer-initiated transactions, and assist team members in achieving branch goals.
  • Compliance & Risk Management: Adhere to company policies, verify transactions, and ensure all processes align with risk management rules.

• Financial Analyst

ASCENDANTFX
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Promoted to analyst role after demonstrating expertise in financial operations and payments.
  • Provide coverage across multiple operational teams as needed, ensuring continuity and efficiency in daily processes.

Operations Associate

ASCENDANTFX
Toronto, ON
03.2021 - 01.2024
  • Acted as a front liaison between dealers and middle office.
  • Built wire templates and set up client web profiles.
  • Transmitted electronic payments and processed FX cheques/drafts.
  • Conducted cheque exchanges, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Verified dealer-initiated transactions and reconciled system entries.
  • Investigated and resolved client, banking, and accounting inquiries.

Property Tax Representative

First National Financial LP
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Remitted taxes according to all due dates provided by the cities.

• Ensured that sufficient funds resided in clients' tax escrow accounts to cover tax payments when due.

• Updated system files with proof that taxes were paid for by clients who were responsible for their own taxes.

• Ordered interim and final bills for the rest of Canada and Quebec.

• Ordered school bills for Quebec.

• Contacted cities and municipalities to remit their tax bills.

• Updated banking information for bank transfers.

Teller

CALFOREX
Etobicoke, ON
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Counted and added large numbers in a very fast manner, as well as worked with large sums of cash, often more than $10,000 CAD at a time.

Provided exceptional customer service in a friendly and efficient manner, while up-selling and cross-selling currencies.

Provided exceptional customer service in a friendly and efficient manner, while upselling and cross-selling currencies.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Laboratory Technician

ANDERSON COLLEGE
Toronto, ON
01-2016

Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing

Humber College
Toronto, ON
01-2014

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Services

George Brown College
Toronto, ON

Skills

Core Skills:

  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Decision-making
  • Conflict resolution

Communication & Collaboration:

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Collaborative teamwork

Organization & Multitasking:

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Technical Skills:

  • Computer skills
  • MS Office

Financial & Data Skills:

  • Data collection and analysis
  • Preparing reports
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Preparing bank deposits
  • Account balancing and reconciliation

File & Records Management:

  • File management
  • Record and file management

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

TREASURY ASSOCIATE

ASCENDANTFX
01.2025 - Current

• Financial Analyst

ASCENDANTFX
01.2024 - 12.2024

Operations Associate

ASCENDANTFX
03.2021 - 01.2024

Property Tax Representative

First National Financial LP
01.2020 - 03.2021

Teller

CALFOREX
08.2019 - 01.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Laboratory Technician

ANDERSON COLLEGE

Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing

Humber College

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Services

George Brown College
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