Joseph Brienze
Charlestown,MA
Summary
Accomplished financial services professional with extensive experience at Bank of New York, specializing in the financial reporting and accounting of Hedge Funds invested heavily in various derivative financial products. Proven track record in enhancing productivity and team performance while building strong client and internal relationships and implementing effective controls to mitigate risk.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Financial Reporting
Bank of New York
07.2020 - Current
- Improved business processes in order to increase productivity and accuracy and ultimately client satisfaction.
- Manage a small team of financial professionals. Mentored and developed team members through one-on-one meetings and group trainings.
- Prepared monthly regulatory reporting and semi-annual and annual financial statements for one of the world's largest Hedge Fund companies under extremely tight deadlines.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with clients, auditors, and internal teams across the organization.
- Consistently increased the number of funds and clients under my supervision.
- Wrote procedures and analyzed processes to minimize risk.
Vice President, Fund Accounting and Administration
Bank of New York
08.2006 - 06.2020
- Managed the reconciliation group responsible for the daily and monthly reconciliation of one of the world's largest Hedge Fund companies' book of funds.
- Member of the management team responsible for the creation of a new team from the ground up. Created processes, instituted controls, hired and trained staff, performed conversions and onboarding of new clients.
- Facilitated relationships and coordinated projects across the organization in order to solve operational problems and meet client demands.
- Worked with technology resources to automate numerous processes and increase productivity and accuracy.
- Completed quarterly regulatory reporting.
Senior Supervisor, Fiduciary Control
Bank of New York
03.2000 - 07.2006
- Provided loss and risk reporting to management.
- Recovered funds from investment advisors and brokers for operational losses.
- Coordinated, supervised and evaluated work of subordinates and reallocated staff and resources to meet performance requirements.
- Researched operational errors incurred by various departments to determine responsibility.
- Ensured proper controls were put in place to minimize risk and avoid future losses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance And Economics
Babson College
Wellesley, MA05-1999
Skills
- Expert knowledge of derivative financial products
- Experience with both Geneva and IAS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proven track record of managing successful teams
- Strong problem-solving and an
Timeline
Vice President, Financial Reporting
Bank of New York
07.2020 - Current
Vice President, Fund Accounting and Administration
Bank of New York
08.2006 - 06.2020
Senior Supervisor, Fiduciary Control
Bank of New York
03.2000 - 07.2006
Bachelor of Science - Finance And Economics
Babson College
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