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Linda Wong

Toronto,ON

Summary

Attention: Operations Research Analyst with advanced mathematical and analytical skills and track record of identifying complex issues, collecting information and developing practical solutions to problems. Strong written and oral communication skills useful in summarizing and presenting findings to decision-makers and developing strategic recommendations. Self-motivated with desire to advance professionally as evidenced by continuing education in [Area of expertise]. Motivated and talented Operations Research Analyst bringing cutting-edge Big Data and Data Science tools and methods to complex business problems. Offering highly analytical mindset and strong project management skills across strategy, capacity planning and scheduling areas. Friendly and approachable with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Administrator

NL Tech Solutions
09.2015 - 03.2023
  • Managed administrative tasks related to financial transactions and record-keeping.
  • Reconciled company bank statements with invoices to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Collaborated closely with the accounting team to provide reconciled data for VAT return preparation.
  • Maintained meticulous records of financial transactions to facilitate smooth audits and reviews.


Settlements Security Operation Analyst

Manulife Asset Management
09.2009 - 10.2012
  • Help ensure trades settle on settlement date
  • Deal with settlement issues for domestic and global equity trades, index, fixed income and money market trades
  • Release equity, fixed income and money market trades via Bloomberg to the custodian
  • Address settlement issues with the broker or custodian via phone and email
  • Communication with traders when there are trade discrepancies with broker
  • Ensure trades settle within market settlement deadlines
  • Work with the IT team to ensure broker’s settlement instructions are updated on the Bloomberg system
  • Ability to quickly identify the settlement issues, such as trade detail differences due to money differences, settlement instructions discrepancies and to promptly contact the custodian and the broker to resolve the differences

Cash Projection Security Operation Analyst

Manulife Asset Management
07.2008 - 09.2009
  • Provided accurate settlement cash availability which includes the opening balance from previous day and current days activities, such as equity/fixed income trades settlement, income, dividends to money market traders to invest in over funds
  • Ran cash reports of cash availability from Manulife’s records and that of the custodian, reconcile and to ensure the cash amounts are the same then provide this to number to the money market traders
  • Met tight timelines required to provide the most accurate cash balances for the money market traders to invest in money market for that day

Team Leader

RBC Dexia Investor Services
07.2006 - 07.2008
  • Analyzed funds daily to ensure entries and trades made throughout the day is correctly reflected on the funds and making sure that the derivatives valuation ties with the NAV valuation
  • Ensured client reports are accurately valued and delivered in a timely manner
  • Responsible for overseeing the day‐to‐day operations in the group
  • Trained/mentored analyst in derivative processes, trade capture and pricing
  • Allocated work amongst the team
  • Ensured tasks are completed within the highlighted timelines
  • Assisted analyst in resolving cash/ pending issues
  • Checked trades and reconciliation completed by the analyst
  • Worked closely with the pricing group and the fund accounting team, Customer Service Representatives and London Cash management group
  • Constant communication with Investment Managers and Clients

Derivatives Analyst / Mutual Fund Valuator

RBC Dexia Investor Services
04.2005 - 07.2006
  • Platforms used: REDS, Mpower, Milvus and Trust
  • Bank reconciliation of hedged funds on cash items between custodian records and broker records
  • Set‐up and input derivative trades into the REDS database including forward, options, futures and swaps
  • Processed forward settlements upon maturity‐‐ initiate wires to receive/pay the profit and loss on the forward maturity between custodian and broker
  • Processed margin requirement for future trades
  • Priced derivatives: forwards, futures and options using Bloomberg/Reuters pricing sources
  • Reconciled forwards, futures and options
  • Analyzed if daily mark‐ to‐ market entries on the mutual funds was justified
  • Verified if daily unrealized profit and loss of derivative instruments on he REDS Database is reflected on Mpower, the platform used to strike the NAV for the fund
  • Analyzed the impact of derivatives on the overall NAV of the mutual fund
  • Communicated with the Investment Manager in a professional manner should there be discrepancies in trades instructions from the Investment Manager and Broker statements

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Economics

University of Toronto
2002

Skills

  • Able to efficiently work at tasks responsible for
  • Able to resolve issues in a timely manner
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervisor
  • Frequently communication with internal and external parties – brokers, custodians, traders
  • Team oriented – help around in the department and am a back‐up for the cash projections desk
  • Able to meet tight time lines and can adapt quickly
  • Flexible—able to move from one desk to the next with ease

Additional Information

  • CERTICATION , Nov. 2004: Life Insurance Level II License through Advocis Jul. 2003: Mutual Funds License through the Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) Nov. 2002: Life Insurance Level I License through the Canadian Association of Insurance and Financial Advisor (CAIFA)

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Financial Administrator

NL Tech Solutions
09.2015 - 03.2023

Settlements Security Operation Analyst

Manulife Asset Management
09.2009 - 10.2012

Cash Projection Security Operation Analyst

Manulife Asset Management
07.2008 - 09.2009

Team Leader

RBC Dexia Investor Services
07.2006 - 07.2008

Derivatives Analyst / Mutual Fund Valuator

RBC Dexia Investor Services
04.2005 - 07.2006

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Economics

University of Toronto

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