Spencer Koury
Worcester,MA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President
Brown Brothers Harriman
01.2023 - Current
- Provided strategic financial advisory by overseeing NAV Quality Control Reviews, ensuring data integrity, risk mitigation, and compliance with regulatory standards before external reporting
- Managed and coached a team of seven fund accountants in the NAV Hub Analysis department, implementing process improvements, strengthening risk controls, and optimizing quality review workflows to ensure financial accuracy and compliance
- Led cross-functional initiatives to optimize investment risk management, financial reporting, and operational efficiencies, aligning with client-focused strategy
- Partnered with senior leadership and key stakeholders to enhance decision-making frameworks, drive process improvements, and implement risk governance strategies
- Developed and mentored high-performing teams, fostering a culture of analytical excellence, proactive risk assessment, and innovative problem-solving in investment operations
- Spearheaded process transformation efforts, leveraging technology and data-driven insights to strengthen financial accuracy, compliance, and long-term business growth
Client Operations Assistant Vice President
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Identify and evaluate process improvements to reduce risk and exception volumes
- Coordinate with client, internal operations teams, and implementation teams for fund launches, liquidations, and mergers
- Managed global operations teams to ensure smooth client communications and alignment across multiple regions and functions
- Led complex reconciliations, including cash and asset breaks, reducing exception volumes and mitigating operational risks
- Coordinated the preparation and delivery of tax reclaim reconciliations and German securities lending activities
- Collaborated with IT teams to integrate new technological solutions, enhancing system performance and workflow automation
- Managed day-to-day department operations with effective workflow coordination
- Directed fund launches, liquidations, and mergers, ensuring precise financial reporting and alignment with client objectives
Fund Accounting Associate
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Directed daily oversight of fund accounting operations, focusing on cash and asset reconciliations, corporate actions, and income oversight
- Led the training and mentoring of junior staff, improving team proficiency in operational tasks and reducing errors
- Contributed to the development and implementation of new tools, optimizing processes and ensuring timely completion of tasks
- Ensured accuracy of NAV calculations and fund performance data, providing high-quality service to clients
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information, promoting trust among clients and colleagues
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month
Fund Accounting Specialist
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed daily fund accounting for multi-asset class mutual funds, including NAV validation, pricing, and corporate actions
- Led offshore teams in the review process, ensuring compliance and accuracy in fund transactions and reporting
- Resolved discrepancies in financial data, improving reconciliation efficiency and minimizing risks
- Reviewed daily income and periodic distributions, ensuring compliance with fund policies and procedures
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable and receivable management, reducing processing time and minimizing errors
- Established effective communication channels with vendors and customers to resolve outstanding issues timely manner
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues
Functional Specialist, Associate II, Money Market Accounting
State Street Corporation
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Reviewed and validated daily trade activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness in calculations and fund processing
- Worked in conjunction with other shared service teams to ensure seamless processing of fund activity
- Reconciled fund share transactions and resolved discrepancies
Functional Specialist, Associate I, Money Market Accounting
State Street Corporation
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Performed daily maintenance of accounting records for assigned regulated investment companies
- Calculated and processed fund activities such as income, expenses, allocations, yields, and distributions
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Suffolk University
Boston, MA12.2015
Timeline
Assistant Vice President
Brown Brothers Harriman
01.2023 - Current
Client Operations Assistant Vice President
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
11.2021 - 12.2022
Fund Accounting Associate
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
01.2020 - 11.2021
Fund Accounting Specialist
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
08.2017 - 01.2020
Functional Specialist, Associate II, Money Market Accounting
State Street Corporation
04.2017 - 08.2017
Functional Specialist, Associate I, Money Market Accounting
State Street Corporation
03.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Suffolk University
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