[Fredslist] OPEN POSITION UPDATE FROM ACG-MANY NEW POSITIONS (ADMIN/ACCTG/COMPLIANCE/OPERATIONS/FINANCIAL)

[Len Adams]

CURRENT AS OF 08/15/05  e mail: careers at acgresources.com 

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Operations Manager (AVP)/Corporate Actions  #4883
  World Class Investment Banking organization  Accountability/responsibility for the day-to-day functions of the Mandatory       Corporate Actions area.  This person would report to the Manager of the Corporate Actions Department and as such would be expected to work closely with his/her Manager in understanding our clients business needs.  Work with our IT group to find solutions to our clients issues and needs Contact heather at acgresources.com     Salary Range:  approx. $72K - $80K

Treasury Back Office Specialist #4884    Assist the Treasury B/O department with the processing, settlement and confirmation of all front office transactions. will support and work closely with front office.  These duties include but are not limited to:    Verifying and settling all trades through FSS-system.   Confirming all details of trades with counterparties and brokers via phone, swift, email or letter format.     Cross training with other department members to serve as a backup in the event of emergency.    Skills needed include the following:    College Graduate with 6 months to 2 years Treasury Back Office banking experience, foreign exchange, money market, and derivatives. Mortgage backed securities experience a plus.    Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Bloomberg a definite plus.  Salary: $40-45,000  heather at acgresources.com  



Operations Analyst #4885 NJ LOCATION
The NY Bank Branch function handles the processing and settlement of all Money Market & Cash securities. Responsible issuance
 and maturities of CD, CP, MTN, T-Bills and Life Insurance transactions. Includes end of day balancing with custodian bank and 
reconciliation to  GL accounts. Provide funding for CLIENT daily collateral inventory. "       FOBO Reconciliation and reporting for 
Money Market and Cash Securities       Investigation of FOBO breaks        Process trades in IBIS        Prepares Manual payments
  PAMM Updates in DTC (Reset Floating rates detail) on Spread Sheet and IBIS.     TT&L Reporting, Weekly interest Calculation
  Daily rate update   Preparation of various glad entry     Manual update of CD/CP issuance in DTC.
   Input of Security Lending trades and maintained a Spread Sheet for Monthly interest. 
   GAMI entry for Fed reserve draw down and Par loan trades for interest.    Maintained of spreadsheet for daily cash movements. 
              Microsoft Excel Able to perform in high-pressure environment Ability to prioritize and multi-task  Contact                                  heather at acgresources.com


 Controller #4887 NJ Location  Distribution/Media Company
 must be able to complete the month-end financial statements, including all supporting schedules, analysis of accounts, identification of any variances against the budget and provide day to day support to all members of the accounting department.Primary duties:     Complete month-end financial statements including all supporting schedules by no later than the third week of the succeeding month;    Review all month end reconcilations of subsidiary ledgers to general ledger as prepared by accounting dept staff;   Responsible for all system issues regarding the Great Plains accounting software.  This includes trouble shooting issues both inside and outside the accounting department     Work closely with the CFO on special projects  Handle all royalty accounting matters to include an upcoming implementation of a new software system     Work closely with Warehouse manager to resolve all inventory issues and trouble shoot any inventory discrepancies  Enter all receiving documents in the system for non-warehouse receipts.  This includes drop shipment from vendors to customers  Handle all month end procedures   Work closely with the CFO in preparing annual budget    Work closely with outside auditors and prepare all supporting schedules for the annual financial statements        Prepare monthly borrowing base calculation to Bank         Prepare financial statements for small affiliate company ·        Prepare month end reconcilations for all third party relationships         Calculate royalties due each quarter to all licensing parties        Prepare all month end accruals        Complete main bank account reconciliation Experience:  Minimum of four years of similar experience, knowledge of Great Plains accounting is a big PLUS.  Must have prior experience in the supervision of accounting staff. Contact franca at acgresources.com   Salary $75-80K

 
Treasury Operations Analyst #4889 Leading NY Insurance Company
Reports To: Supervisor, Treasury Operations; Reconcile bank accounts to the general ledger in conformity with corporate policy.
Participate in the daily functions of the Treasury Operations department, such as positive pay, exception processing, void transactions, reconciliations, etc. Work with internal and external parties to research, resolve and prevent discrepancies. Recommend changes to existing procedures that may enhance or streamline the reconciliation process. Design reports for data analysis utilizing Crystal Reports and Microsoft Excel. Identify weaknesses in cash processing and suggest enhancements. Assist with various Corporate Finance projects as needed. Requirements: 4-year college degree preferred with a major in Accounting or Finance.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access. Experience working with Crystal Reports, ReconPlus and PeopleSoft general ledger a plus. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Ability to work independently. Salary $45-55K
Contact heather at acgresources.com 



CHIEF Financial Officer # 4732
Well capitalized De Novo banking institution  in NY seeking a CFO. Will be responsible for all financial finctions, budgeting, set up chart of accounts, regulatory issues, etc. Reporting to the president, this position is very visible with a group that will eventually open several additional branches.  de novo bank experience $OPEN contact lenadams at acgresources.com  212-566-7600 x1


       Chief Lending Officer #4850
Expanding de novo bank seeking a Chief Lending Officer with experience in Construction and Permanent Real estate financing, as well as consumer and small business lending. Will develop portfolio of deals in the $500K-$5MM range.  Salary OPEN Contact lenadams at acgresources.com 

VP OPERATIONS #4843
expanding  domestic  bank seeking a new Head of operations with strong IT and retail operations experience. Operational responsibilities will include managing loans (real estate), technology, retail delivery technology in a non branch environment Salary $OPEN  contact lenadams at acgresources.com 

    

  Accountant/Assistant Operations Officer #4858
Expanding de novo institution seeking an accountant with GL control, reconciliation, review reports, assist in financial statement preparation. Experience in any banking system a plus (FSI, Fiserv, EDS, BiSYS) contact Len Adams at 212-566-7600 X1 lenadams at acgresources.com   Salary $45-50K

Executive Assistant #4882
The Executive Assistant is responsible for performing highly diversified administrative and organizational duties at an executive level.  The position reports to the Director of Advancement, and will work closely with other senior executives, consultants, board members, and other departments in the organization. Project management and administration is required, some of which will be of a complicated, confidential, and sensitive nature. Responsibilities Include:The duties and responsibilities of this position will require a comprehensive knowledge of general office operations as well as departmental policies and procedures, familiarity with Board policies, fundraising, public relations, etc. (relevant areas).  Skills required include excellent computer software skills (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook) at an advanced level. Also necessary are grammar, spelling, proofreading, some data entry, typing, file maintenance, basic math, and professional phone skills. The position also requires the use of judgment, discretion, confidentiality, initiative, organization skills, neatness, and the use of care and accuracy. Advanced communication skills are necessary to conduct business in most effective manner such as phone mail, e-mail, and fax. The Executive Assistant must have ability to work with limited supervision and prioritize work, requiring a high level of organization.Assists the Director of Advancement with a variety of complex administrative duties involving contact and exposure to proprietary information. Utilizes independent judgment, determining when to act for the Director and when to refer items for personal attention.  Develops, maintains and manages work in a very busy environment with multiple, concurrent projects and deadlines, with the approval of the Director.Develops and maintains office procedures and manages work-flow; maintains comprehensive financial and personnel records, procedures and methods of operation in order to effectively and efficiently conduct duties and responsibilities; maintains files of reports produced by various departments, and basic knowledge of information contained in each report. Receives, sorts, distributes, opens and screens incoming mail. Categorizes and prioritizes response needed. Uses initiative to prepare responses for signature and to assemble background information from many sources. Summarizes lengthy correspondence, highlighting key sentences and topics. Follows up to ensure that proper and timely action is taken.Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Salary $50K contact heather at acgresources.com 

Executive Assistant-Chairman # 4879
Foreign Bank seeking an Executive Assistant to report to the Chairman of the bank.. Must have experience supporting Senior level executive (CEO, General Manager or above). Full skills (Word, excel, access, powerpoint)   - midtown NYC location Salary $65K Contact heather at acgresources.com  212-566-7600 x5



  Treasury Operations Specialist #4880  
  4 AM-1PM  Confirmation and settlement of Foreign Exchange & Money Market transactions and cashflows (SWIFT/MERVA). Exception Q management to monitor settlement risk. Monitor multi-currency payments and respective deadlines. Review & resolve trade warning messages. Client and Front Office Sales & Trading query liaison. Prepare & review regular & ad-hoc reports. Escalation of error & risk to Management.  This role covers the European time-zone (approx 4am - 1.30pm) 3 - 5 years Operations experience with Foreign Exchange &/or Money Market products. Detailed working knowledge and experience of SWIFT messaging & MERVA is essential, as is a proven background in a Client facing role. Requires detailed knowledge of creating and updating spreadsheet materials.   Salary $55K   Contact heather at acgresources.com

      Accountant/Financial Analyst #4878  NJ Location
Expanding service subsidiary of major financial institution seeking a Financial Analyst/Accountant to take responsiblity for Accounts Payable; Account Reconciliations & Collections; Closing Books; Payroll Administration; Sales Tax Administration; Billing; Revenue Recognition Audit liaison; Financial Statements; Monthly Reporting including financials and all other sales related activity ;Variance Analysis ;Budget ;Monthly Forecasting ;Strategic Planning; Financial Liaison with  Finance ;Business Analysis ;Document Policies and Procedures ;Support growing business in financial decision making  Salary $65K contact lenadams at acgresources.com  212-566-7600 x1



AML Group Compliance Team Leader #4876 Chicago Location
To provide strategic and credible leadership to the business and line Compliance and aid in the provision of a premier AML advisory service to the Bank. Manage a team of AML Compliance Advisors Provide guidance and advise to line Compliance and the businesses on all aspects pertaining to anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing regulations and legislation and the Bank's CAAML program Responsible for establishing and maintaining AML best practices throughout the BankAssist with the integration of Compliance requirements into daily business functions and work flows of the businesses Act as the escalation point for complex business requests that may require Group Security EDD and/or escalation to Regional Head of AML Advisory for North America Conduct AML validation of the businesses to assess the effectiveness of the AML program Review and provide advice to line Compliance and the businesses on CAAML increased risk accounts and deviation requests Maintain current knowledge of AML trends and market place best practice (working closely with Education and Support Research Officer) Work with Education and Support Research Officer to develop and deliver AML/ATF training, where needed Review, approve and/or create policies and procedures where required Develop AML trending reports, gap analyses and other relevant MIS for management review and awareness Act as a point person for overall management of local AML Compliance and liaison with other AML functions within AML Compliance Strong (AML) Program knowledge Minimum of five years AML compliance experience in a regulated financial institution or financial services business Experience managing staff  Strong (AML) Program knowledge Minimum of five years AML compliance experience in a regulated financial institution or financial services business Experience managing staff \ Knowledge of all relevant AML laws and regulations applicable to North America Broad understanding of AML issues across front and back office functions, as well as cross border and international regulations Computer proficiency/knowledge (Microsoft Office; Lotus Notes)  Salary $125K contact franca at acgresources.com  212-566-7600X

	
	


AML Compliance Advisor #4877
2 positions NYC & Chicago.. Work with BU Compliance Officers and Business Partners to provide AML advice & support ;  Provide advise to the businesses and BU Compliance Officers regarding compliance with the various legal, regulatory and internal policy requirements pertaining to all aspects of the AML program ;"  Participate in the validation process to assess the effectiveness of the AML Program ;"  Review, approve and draft policies and procedures, where needed ; Review and sign off on increased-risk client opening risk assessment forms and approval ;  Assist line management in resolving Client Acceptance and AML compliance problems which arise ; Research regulatory requirements applicable to Anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing ;  Ability to work with front and back office staff at all levels ;  Keep up to date with all current market practices and help the AML Compliance function work towards becoming a center of expertise ;  Act as a point person for overall management of local AML Compliance and liaison with other AML functions within AML Compliance ; Assist in the delivery of AML training where identified and appropriate ; Other AML compliance-related duties as required ;3 + years of AML compliance or related experience with a regulated financial institution or dealer; Salary $100K contact franca at acgresources.com 212-566-7600 x3


AML Analyst/ Associate #4875
assist  VP, Money Laundering Detection and the MLD Team Leader in all aspects of providing ongoing risk-based monitoring of the accounts and transactions of our clients to assure compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and other applicable rules and regulations. review alerts generated by the MANTAS surveillance system and other money laundering detection systems to identify potential money laundering activities. Initiate investigations through the Case Management System on those alerts that may require the filing of a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR). Respond to law enforcement and regulatory inquiries directed to the AML Unit. Maintain a high level of expertise with respect to Anti-Money Laundering rules & regulations, ABN AMRO technical tools, particularly MANTAS, Prime, reporting tools, and MS office. Draft compliance policies/memoranda and other internal correspondence. Coordinate systems initiatives to meet new regulatory requirements. CAMS, AML Compliance or Audit experience. CAMS certified or willing to become CAMS certified within 12 months. 2 to 5 years of Financial Industry experience (bank or broker/dealer experience) in order to be able to assess what may be unusual activity. Correspondent banking experience a plus. Ability to conduct internet research. Knowledge of Mantas, MS Microsoft Access, Lexis-Nexis, and other research tools. Ability to write clearly and concisely. Finance, International, or Criminal Justice related degree. Ability to manage multiple investigations thoroughly and timely under department guidelines.  Salary:$55K  contact  franca at acgresources.com  212-566-7600 x3

Asset Securitization Specialist #4868
handle administration of securitized assets (Auto loan portfolio) Will be responsible for servicing, compliance agreements,payouts contact lenadams at acgresources.com 212-566-7600X1


Operations Assistant: Loans and Standby Letters of Credit #4869  
Maintain Standby LC balances in Excel and Midas; Prepare monthly bills to be sent to customers, monitor receipt of payment Prepare and input loan rollovers ; Maintain Departmental physical files (daily task that takes time); Input/Verify Payments via SWIFT; Prepare payments for drawings against Letters of Credit; Assist other areas within operations when needed; Confirming deals ;Input payments ; Data Entry; Filing Salary $40K contact heather at acgresources.com  212-566-7600 X5

Administrative Assistant #4865
 Work for  Sr. Attorney major international bank -filing, track invoices $45-50k contact franca at acgresources.com  212-566-7600x3

Loan Administrator #4838
Major International Bank located in midtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced Loan Administrator who will be responsible for providing loan operations support to our New York's business units (Corporate Banking, Private Banking, Israeli Business and Financial Institutions) and other branches as necessary. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Review all aspects of new deals from an operational standpoint including understanding credit approval terms and conditions. Interact with account officers to discuss deal structures and ensure that the correct products are booked. Enter new commitments, advances, renewals and payments to the Advanced Commercial Banking System (ACBS) based on proper account officer approvals. Prepare wire transfer instructions, obtain official signatures and deliver to Money Transfer for processing. Process maintenance transactions on the ACBS (e.g. rate changes, payment schedule changes) based on proper approvals. Perform end-of-day proof for all transactions entered to the ACBS. Review daily exception reports and provide explanations to senior management and account officers. Prepare periodic managerial and statistical reports. Assist in automated system enhancements. Follow up and interact with agent banks on various matters. Perform other duties, as assigned, which fall within scope of responsibility. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2-3 years related work experience with a thorough understanding of commercial lending which includes agent, participation and assignment activity. Thorough knowledge of Fidelity's ACBS is essential.  Proficient in MS Office and knowledge of mainframe applications and OTG archival system is required. Contact franca at acgresources.com  212-566-7600X3

Associate Asset & Liability Officer #4861  Individual with 5-7 years experience, preferably with banking product knowledge, accounting and/or managerial reporting experience to assist in various Asset and Liabilitiy Management functions including but not limited to: Basle & Basle 2 Capital Adequacy Reporting  Liquidity Reporting - (Weekly Short Term Economic Liquidity, Monthly Liquidity Coefficient, Medium-Long Term Transformation Liquidity) Structural Risk Reporting Working Capital Allocation and Analysis Balance Sheet Analysis and Reporting by business line - including preparation and coordination of various analytical schedules for the Financial Accounting Package and Balance Sheet Risk Committee There will be project involvement and adhoc head office and local management reporting. Position will liase with IT, Accounting, Regulatory Reporting groups (Bank & Broker Dealer), Divisional Financial Officers and Front Office. Hours tend to be heavier at quarter end.  Salary $95K  contact Franca at acgresources.com 212-566-7600 X3

Loan Administration / Loan Processor/Collateral Analyst #4863
Track and analyze collateral activity on a portfolio of eight to ten secured loans. Calculate and monitor daily borrowing availability and process loan borrowing requests.  Reconcile borrowers' collateral reporting to the borrowing base certificate delivered to  Prepare month end trend analysis summaries and reconciliations of loan, collateral values and bank statements.  Assist Loan Officers in monitoring on-going portfolio risk exposure.  On-going communication with senior management and portfolio clients. Qualified candidate will have a college degree (preferably in Accounting or Finance), excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel) is a must - QuickBooks is a plus.  Contact lenadams at acgresources.com 212-566-7600X1



         Loan Administration Team Leader #4848
team leader with Loan administration background.. Loan IQ experience.. Prefer degree... Knowledge of all phases of loan administration )booking, accruals, payments, etc)   Salary $75K  contact franca at acgresources.com 

       Loan Processor #4851
Experience processing construction and real estate loans, consumer and small business Start up bank Salary $45K
Contact heather at acgresources.com 212-566-7600X5

Loan Administrator #4849
 syndications EXPERIENCE  must know LOAN IQ  Salary $65K contact Franca at acgresources.com 
 Prefer degree
 
       Legal Assistant #4857
Legal Assistant for expanding international bank;  recent college grad ok detail oriented
answer phones, file, fax, legal projects, proof reading
paralegal exp. a plus Salary $45K contact Franca at acgresources.com

Operations Control Officer 	#4811
           Manage risk processes and use influence management techniques to deliver results from areas outside direct span of control.        Learn the implications of various regulatory policies.  Working with Operations management to ssist in the evaluation of the control infrastructure and the development/monitoring of corrective action. Evaluating areas of responsibility to dimension risks and develop/enhance test procedures. Test control processes and evaluate the results of the testing to determine if any problems noted are systemic and proposing solutions to enhance the process. Reviewing issues identified in other areas and evaluating area of responsibility to determine how these problems affect the RCSA test program and making enhancements as necessary. Consolidating and reporting of RCSA testing and self-assessments for area of responsibility Ongoing interface with Operations management and other CMPC Operations Control Officers to share information, best practices and the status of corrective action efforts. Development of a strong control organization where potential risk items are identified and corrected before they become problems. Reduction in operating losses and improvement in audit ratings.  Improved communication on control metrics and risk items. Improve control processes and reporting. Develop strong relationships with Operations Unit management and ARR. Support framework for identification of best practices and proactive identification/resolution of issues globally  Minimum of 1-2 years experience in Securities and/or Financial Institutions environment and/or in identifying and implementing financial and operational controls  Strong Analytical skills; both quantitative and qualitative Ability to multi-task, prioritize and be flexible to changing priorities Results oriented and tenacious  Salary $85-100K Contact Franca at acgresources.com  212-566-7600X3





INTERNAL AUDITOR  #4810
Reports to:		Internal Audit Director and CEO
Internal Audit is an integral part of the global audit function. The local Internal Auditors report directly to the Internal Audit Director and to the Chief Executive Officer .The incumbent will work closely with the other Internal Auditor(s)  The incumbent is expected to perform a variety of audits of system of internal controls and business processes, recommend and agree on measures of improvement with management. Additionally, the Internal Auditor is expected to maintain good working relationships with business management to ensure that Internal Audit is adequately and timely informed of new endeavors and potential risk exposures.   Assess key business risks, develop audit programs, implement audit procedures, develop and discuss reasonable solutions, prepare audit reports and monitor implementation to ensure proper risk mitigation and management.     Perform mainly operational audits (evaluating  internal control framework) including:     Adhere to established policies and procedures; Safeguard client and  assets;     Ensure accuracy and reliability of accounting data;         Identify operational inefficiencies;      Ensure quality of information and processing;   Maintain separation of duties;  Establish and adhere to documentation standards;  Evaluate accounting controls (e.g. authorization and recording of transactions,  reconciliation procedures); and   Assess automated processing of data and systems (EDP Audit).    Develop audit programs to validate and test business functions, procedures and controls.   Communicate audit findings and measures of improvement to  management of the audited unit and to senior management in the form of formal audit reports.    Monitor measures of improvement and report open items to senior management.   Conduct joint internal audits with Internal Audit colleagues.        Participate in the development and implementation of the annual audit plan. Must possess highly developed analytical and organizational skills; Must be detail oriented and pragmatic; ability to independently manage and execute audit duties; Must have excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to interact with various levels of management; Financial Services industry knowledge (preferably investment advisory, broker dealer and alternative investments); Adequate understanding of general accepted accounting procedures, administrative and operational functions, and related external regulatory issues; Familiar with internal controls and the COSO framework, workflow/process analysis and be able to apply these techniques to audits; Strong PC skills (knowledge of TeamMate a plus); 4 - 6 years experience in Internal Auditing or Public Accounting; CPA, CIA, CFSA or other related audit certifications preferred. SALARY OPEN Contact franca at acgresources.com 212-566-7600 x3



Senior Financial Analyst II (P&A Vice President)#4824
supports most of the major businesses within Capital Markets and Banking.  
Description  This position will be the head of Planning & Analysis for the CMPC Operations' Finance Department.  Responsibilities include: Help in global coordination, consolidation and reporting of the annual budget, mid-year forecast, monthly flash and actual results of CMPC Operations;
Creation and the continuous improvement of the Monthly Executive Management Report and the Weekly Executive Report; Act as the main liaison between CMPC Operations Finance and CIB's Global Planning & Analysis team. Prepare all ad-hoc analyses and presentations required by senior management.
Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a BS/BA in Accounting or Finance as well as 7 or more years of related experience at a large Financial Services Firm, (MBA not needed but a plus). He or she must also demonstrate considerable energy, focus, drive and a sense of urgency as well as be comfortable with delivering on tight deadlines. The individual must possess excellent interpersonal skills as well as having the ability to work very closely and confidently with many different levels of management while building strong relationships. The successful candidate will have comprehensive technological abilities, particularly in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. The candidate should be a fast thinker/quick learner and possess the ability to work effectively under pressure in a rapidly changing environment in order to meet deadlines.  She or he will also need to be able to work autonomously as an effective member of a dynamic team. $63,400-95,100 Contact franca at acgresources.com 212-566-7600 x3



Senior Specialist Reconciliation and Accounts Control Department #4825
Perform various reconciliation functions
Reconcile Cash & Security Positions and monitor aging of items for all international depositories  Obtain a working knowledge of the Multiple System Platforms (418, 274,CTS) that support the reconciliations Develop a working knowledge of related depositories, DDA accounts and other system applications (Stock record, sub ledger, ) Responsibilities include: Performing causal Analysis, generating daily/weekly MIS, and communicating with various other departments to resolve open exceptions. Work with project team to convert existing manual reconciliations to automated systems platforms (Recon Plus & Recon Trade)	
Develop written processing flows, procedures and ensure RCSA documentation is current and comprehensive. The Reconciliation and Control department/International section is responsible for reconciliation of various global/ domestic depositories and bank accounts. There is daily interface with multiple areas such as Clearance, P&S, Corporate Actions, Financial Control, and Regulatory Reporting. Candidate will work closely with management to ensure all Corporate and Regulatory deadlines are met. 4 years of Brokerage Experience College Preferred
P.C. Skills, (Spreadsheets), Excel / Word /Access
Articulate in Written and Verbal Communication Skills Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills Works well under pressure Flexible, Motivated and Creative 43,300-65,000 Contact franca at acgresources.com 212-566-7600 x3

Trader #4819
 Foreign bank setting up in NYC seeking a trader with experience in emerging markets (derivatives, swaps, money market, etc. Salary $125-150K  contact lenadams at acgresources.com

OPERATIONS CONTROLLER #4828
Exposure Management. Manage the global exposure for  Operations and maintain the integrity of the process. Review with Senior Ops Management and  Controllers monthly in order to ensure that Operations reserves are sufficient to cover exposure on a legal vehicle basis. Continually evaluate methodology for improvement. Metrics Reporting Develop comprehensive metrics to be included in monthly EMR and weekly WOR reporting. Working with line management, identify business critical metrics that can be reported and tracked on a weekly basis. Manage the implementation of a new technology platform that is flexible to accomodate new reporting requirements. Re-design the WOR report to focus on key business metrics and items that pose a risk to the firm. Work with line managers to reduce capital charges focusing on causal analysis and process improvement. Balance Sheet Integrity  Establishing and maintaining practices to ensure the integrity of the balance sheet is defended.  Practices include: reconciliation; account ownership; intercompany eliminations. Partnership with Controllers Working with Controllers, drive process changes specifically focusing on legal vehicle rationalization; ops impact on Customer Reserve Formula (15c3-3); Ops impact on RAAP and daily asset estimates.Essential Position Requirements Management Strong interpersonal skills. Must have a balance of assertiveness and discretion to be a credible and sought after resource. Must have the confidence to stand up to pressure and the credibility to influence others. Flexibility to be effective and persuasive with all levels of management. Level-headed in a crisis. Ability to build key relationships with finance and other professionals. Ability to influence people. Ability to work in a team. Communication Must be nimble enough to present technical matters in a way that is meaningful to the audience-crisp executive summaries for seniors Dynamic organization requires proactivity in ensuring messages are received timely and clearly understood. Technical Strong understanding of US GAAP-CPA or accounting degree required. Experience in and understanding of financial services industry. AdaptabilityMust be an agent of change and a strong leader.121,100-187,700 Contact franca at acgresources.com 212-566-7600 x3




Commercial Assistant-latin America Group, based in  CT #4823
Trade Finance Administrator             Relationship Management skills essential as role involves a great deal of contact with Latin American client base         Revision of documentation needed for existing and new deals          Coordination of the opening of new credit facilities and upkeep of existing ones                    Liaison with Collateral Officer in the opening of collateral accounts for clients and compliance of collateral           Ensure that Department work process is properly documented and followed along with ensuring policies and procedures were in compliance with regulatory requirements           Assist with gathering information related to facilities booked and income produced  Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:    General administrative support including filing, faxing, handling phones -                     Handle expense reports, travel arrangements, mail distribution         Coordinate and plan meetings and conferences       Special projects as required        Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have been exposed or conducted basic financial analysis as well as exposure to financial structuring of transactions. Requirements: 	Awareness of financials coupled with good organizational skills Proactive thinker with attention to detail Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Working knowledge of Word and Excel Spreadsheets (PowerPoint is a plus) Fluent in Spanish essential & knowledge of Portuguese a plus. Salary $60K  Contact franca at acgresources.com 212-566-7600 x3

Sr FX Trader #4807 Primarily responsible for developing the bank's foreign exchange business line. Projects include corporate and retail foreign exchange. Develop mutual banking relationships and secured trading lines. Instituted policies and procedures for the dealing desk.  Travel to Caribbean to market and develop foreign exchange services and corporate customers relationships. Must be strong with Euros....  Fluent Spanish preferred  Compensation OPEN contact franca Diona at 212-566-7600x5  resumes to careers at acgresources.com 
AVP Securities Operations #4805  Management of settlement functions as well as processing functions related to Securities Operations product and transactions. Responsibilities  Manage staff and processes related to all securities settlements utilizing JP Morgan Chase, Bank of New York, Federal Reserve, Chip, and the client Settlement System-Cassette.; Serve as backup for VP/Section Head of Securities Operations Section.; Support/assist other AVP(s) of Securities Operations Processing area (GSM/SecLen).;Serve as subject matter expert for all staff to troubleshoot daily securities operations products and activities.; Manage updating securities data utilizing Bloomberg and other subsystems.; Manage coupon, P & I and redemption of securities collection and remittance.; Manage preparations of monthly lending fees notice and remittance for customers and client's entities.; Manage distribution of report and customer statement  daily.; Manage daily cash flow projections to the trading floor.; Assist section head in development of department procedures.; Approve discrepancies of Securities Operations Reconciliation. ;Review/Approve resolution of daily activities GSM ;Review/Approve resolution of reconciliation of GSM and SecLen versus custodian statements.; Review/Approve resolution of reconciliation of GSM and SecLen versus general ledger.; Review/Approve resolution of reconciliation of GSM versus OBS reconciliation. ;Oversee preparation of special reports for Head Office, Management, Accounting and Financial Control Departments.; Approve Payments/Security Settlements.; Approve Brokerage Bills.; Approve Posting Requests.; Manage approval of GBASE nightly proof.; Liaison with Front Office, other departments or clients in resolving problems, disputes, etc.; Tabulate and report volume statistics and quality  statistics.; Actively supervise staff members including:  Counsel ;staff members as necessary, perform annual staff performance reviews and plan and monitor for training; Closely monitor productivity and quality with eye towards improvements.; Special Projects.; Requirements ; College degree  (Business Preferred);5-10 years experience in Securities Operations with management responsibilities.; Fixed Income securities processing, repurchase and securities lending activities.; Strong working knowledge of trade clearance systems via BONY (GSCX), BONY (CLASS), BONY (INFORM), CHASE (BDAS), Euroclear, Federal Reserve and Chips; Salary $OPEN Contact Heather Eidlen at 212-566-7600X5 resumes to  heather at acgresources.com 

Senior Service representative #4826 Reconciliation and Accounts Control Department   Perform various daily settlement balancing processes ; Prepare daily DTC & SIAC settlement reconciliation for both systems platforms  Prepare daily fail reconciliation for both system platforms Prepare daily clearance code reconciliations for both platforms Prepare daily P&S blotter reconciliation for both platforms Communicate daily proof differences to various departments & ensure resolutions are processed same day Prepare daily work paper folder with all relevant backup for days work The Reconciliation and Control department/Money proof/Bookkeeping section is responsible for ensuring the daily balancing of all associated cash movements and other selected daily position movements. There is daily interface with Clearance, P&S, Corporate Actions, Financial Control, and Regulatory Reporting. Candidate will work closely with management to ensure all Corporate and Regulatory deadlines are met. Qualifications / Requirements: 4 years of Brokerage Experience College Preferred P.C. Skills, (Spreadsheets), Excel / Word /Access Articulate in Written and Verbal Communication Skills Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills Works well under pressure.Flexible, Motivated and Creative  $39,300-59,000 Contact franca at acgresources.com 212-566-7600 x3


Control Officer #4827      
You will have a thorough understanding of the business recovery needs for Operations. You will learn the specific processes and procedures required for recovery purposes to ensure the continuity of business for the clearing and settling of outstanding transactions, managing our risk, providing customer liquidity and asset access, and communications to our employees, customers and regulators. responsible for the clearing and settlement of all trades for Capital Markets and Private Clients. In a recovery, certain Operations business functions become some of the most critical functions that must be completed to ensure a stable, financial market,  This person will be responsible for the Derivative Operations Business.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Business Continuity Coordinator for Derivatives Operations Managing the following Business Continuity Deliverables which include:BIAs Technology Requirements and implementation Application Requirements Manual Workaround procedures Identification of Core Processes rocess Flows Recovery Strategy Seating  equirements based upon the recovery strategy Recovery Site documentation Call trees Vendor identification and back out strategies Internal Contacts External Contacts Critical Staff Critical Timeframes/processing cycles DR sting/Coordination Relocation sting/Coordination Call Tree Test Training and Awareness Ensure all interdependencies from the Front Office and Middle Offices are identified and documented Liaise with Technology to insure our technical requirements are included and available at the recovery sites. Confirm all regulatory requirements are being met. coordinate all disaster recovery CIB tests.Educate all CIB Ops employees on their roles and responsibilities for COB. Coordinate and collect all audit materials needed for the various internal and external audits.Liaise with the BISO Control Officer to assist with any COB requirements.Must have excellent project management skills. At least 4 years of Operations experience. COB experience is a plus. Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Individual must be analytical, self-motivated, and detail oriented.  Seeking a team player able to lead by example.  Must have the ability to work well under pressure and  comfortable dealing with senior managers.69,600-104,400

Assistant Manager -  Commercial R E L Administrator #4802

Principal duties and responsibilities: proposed construction loan budget. Review Hazard Insurance policies for adequacy of coverage and appropriate endorsements. Maintain tickler system to insure continued insurance coverage and any amendments (inclusion and exclusion) to insurance policies.Maintain escrow accounts for any subsidized projects. Coordinate with any agencies providing subsidies with respect to accounting and provide loan servicing to particular subsidy agency. Review loan documents to insure all business points (loan structure and covenants) are included in loan agreements. Procure and review real estate tax and other Dept. of Finance searches. Monitor and track loan documents tickler. Coordinate loan take-out releases repayments and permanent loan conversion with Loan Officer and various subsidy agencies. Attend loan closings with Loan Officer. Knowledge of revenue and cost centers a plus Any projects or other duties deem necessary by management Job requirements: College Degree in Business preferred  Extensive background and experience in commercial real estate loan administration and servicing in a commercial bank: Working knowledge and skills in Word and Excel/Macros and insurance; budget and costs analysis; real estate accounting; understanding of appraisal and structural reports.   Knowledge and experience in commercial loan systems. Fluent in English and Spanish preferred. Salary $65K  Contact  Heather at 212-566-7600x5 resumes to  careers at acgresources.com

 
Analyst #4800
Basel Accord Capital requirements a plus. Assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly head office Basel regulatory capital reporting for all the banks USA entities and by business line. Participate in Basel II project and assist in changing or adapting processes and procedures to meet Basel II reporting changes and requirements as well as accounting reconciliation controls.  Prepare monthly and quarterly Basel Regulatory Capital variance analyses. Preparation of various monthly and quarterly liquidity analysis and reporting, Balance sheet by business line reporting and other head office regulatory or adhoc reporting.
Ability to work closely with IT group and Local DFO group. Salary $75K

Asset Liability Manager #4799
Position will manage existing team on various asset and liability management.  Functions include Basel (Cooke) Basel II Capital Adequacy reporting, liquidity reporting (Monthly Liquidity Coefficient and weekly short term economic liquidity, medium long term transformation liquidity, structural risk, working capital allocation and analysis, balance sheet reporting and analysis by business line, prep and coordination of various analytical schedules for the financial accounting package and balance sheet risk committee. Position will liase with ITEC, Accounting, regulatory reporting, (bank and broker dealer) divisional financial officers and the front office Salary $125K PLUS BONUS


Settlements Administrator #4794
will work with custodians and brokers to settle accounts. Major Responsibilities     Look up trade information on Portia         Verify receipts of information by custodians;        Fax security descriptions to clients;        Field phone calls to appropriate staff;      Send FTP files via autofax server ;   Maintain fail report;  Maintain settlement instructions;Requirements; Must have superior phone etiquette;Must be very detail oriented;Must be professional;Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to interact with various levels of management;;Qualifications;Minimum 3 years of related settlement experience
Must have good math skills;Portia experience preferred;Must know MSWord and Excel;Must know how to use office equipment ie fax, copier; Must know Bloomberg Salary $55K  contact  heather at acgresources.com 212-566-7600 x5



Credit Analyst #4785
Department:  Transportation; creditworthiness evaluation, financial modeling and analysis ;Preparation of credit applications ;Complex transaction coordination from origination to closing ;Reporting to Head of Transportation Americas ;Client relationship management.;      Cash flow modeling and financial statement analysis;         Primary project focus within aviation, rail, or logistics/infrastructure sectors;       New ideas generation for clients and target clients;         Evaluation of new business potential as relevant to portfolio development;   Negotiation and checking of transaction documentation, ;coordination with legal counsel;     Strong financial modeling skills;      Ability to generate strong written product;     Knowledge of financial products, accounting and general corporate finance;     Bank Credit Training/Finance or Economics degree with possible postgraduate degree;    Proficient computer skills with complete understanding of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other related software;  Analytical mindset and strong attention to detail;   Strong interpersonal skills;    Team oriented, goal-focused, self-starter;     Ideal candidate would have 2 years experience as a commercial or investment bank analyst.  Contact Lenadams at acgresources.com 212-566-7600x1 

Derivative Operations Specialist #4784 
strong Derivatives background. The products include, Interest Rate Swaps (USD, Currency, Cross Currency), Caps & Floors, Exotic Swaps and Swaptions. Knowlege of Summit is a definite plus. The candidate must be good with Excel. The position will pay 50k - 65k.   Contact Heather at 212-566-7600 X5  Heather @acgresources.com 

Anti Money Laundering Consultant #4374
Experience with AML, BSA, OFAC, etc international bank seeking several consultants for a long term project to review transactions on a historical and current basis for compliance with AML, BSA and OFAC regulations. COMP OPEN contact heather at acgresources.com 212-5660-7600 x3


BRANCH MANAGER #4736
Start up bank in NYC seeking Branch Manager for flagship branch. Strong business development and managerial skills,  S7, 24 preferred  Downtown NYC  location familiar w/ compliance/bsa issues Salary OPEN contact franca at acgresources.com 212-566-7600 x3


Anti Money Laundering Analyst #4767

International bank seeking a full time position will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating transactions  
The AML Analyst assists in the identification, prevention and detection of potential suspicious and/or unusual activities, transactions and/or customer behavior by performing transaction analysis, investigations, and monitoring account relationships. This position requires the analysis of financial and non-financial data as well as an interpretation of related and non-related data for the purposes of identifying possible illicit activities within the Bank such as money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and other activities that could threaten the security interests of the Bank.  Utilizes the AML monitoring system (BSA Reporter) to identify accounts that appear to have unusual and/or suspicious activity. Performs an analysis of the account's activity. Creates a case file (bank statements, wire activity, copies of checks, deposits, internet searches, CDD, internal e-mails, correspondences, etc.)   Recommends a course of action based on the analysis.  Prepares/Drafts SARs to FinCEN. Continues to monitor the activity of accounts identified as having unusual activity or activity that follows patterns or trends on an ongoing basis (Watch List). Monitors accounts which related SARs have been filed but the account has not been closed (90 day review). Maintains documentary process for case management. Reviews possible OFAC matches obtained from 314a, wire transfers, bank check purchases, and SDN updates. Contact Lenadams at acgresources.com 212-566-7600x1 


TREASURER #4764  an international bank located in midtown Manhattan.  We are currently seeking a proactive and innovative hands-on Treasurer to be a key member of the Senior Management Team who will:       provide strategic direction for the growth of the Bank;        oversee the trading of our Capital Market Products (FX, Money Market, Credit Derivatives, CDO's, Fixed Income);    develop new business initiatives and oversee implementation;     coordinate all activities with Head Office to evaluate risk and business considerations;     serve as senior member and coordinator of the Bank's Asset Liability Committee (ALCO);    oversee the management of proprietary trading activity;   develop Treasury policies for trading, funds management and reporting;  Candidates should possess an MBA in finance/accounting with a minimum of ten years of progressive treasury experience with strong management skills. Foreign Bank experience a plus. SALARY OPEN Contact Lenadams at ac

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