Operations Expert

Led daily wire investigations, reconciliation, and exception management across USD and FX payment flows. Managed SWIFT messages, Fedwire/ACH transactions, and high‑value cross‑border payments with precision and regulatory adherence. Served as escalation point for complex or high‑risk transactions, collaborating with internal teams and external institutions. Strengthened AML/KYC/OFAC compliance by partnering with compliance teams and overseeing SAR‑related workflows. Directed and developed a team of 12 investigators, improving productivity, accuracy, and turnaround times. Designed SOPs that reduced operational friction and improved investigation throughput.

Led daily digital‑asset operations supporting USD, SBDD token, and blockchain‑based settlement flows. Approved and validated all transactions on Stellar blockchain, Signet DDA, and ORBIT, ensuring accuracy and secure execution, maintaining accuracy and integrity of digital asset transactions. Interface daily with internal systems and our proprietary exchange platform to assist with fiat and digital asset position reconciliations across our various bank accounts and crypto wallets. Identified control gaps in ORBIT and implemented risk‑mitigation strategies to strengthen operational resilience. Collaborated with DevOps to troubleshoot Stellar protocol issues and enhance platform performance. Supported real-time payment rails and blockchain settlement workflows for institutional clients.

Directing the daily portfolio composition file process, meticulously curating the fund's holdings to align with strategic objectives. Calculating daily Profit and Loss (P&L) Net Asset Values (NAV) and Portfolio Composition Files (PCF), providing crucial financial insights for decision-making. Vigilantly managing the trade reconciliation process against APs and custodians Tokens, ensuring precision and integrity in all transactions. Monitoring and executing daily rebalance activities across various product categories, including short and leveraged products, to maintain portfolio alignment. Conducting thorough reconciliation of diverse accounts, promptly identifying and rectifying any discrepancies to uphold financial accuracy. Offering comprehensive fund accounting and operational support, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

Orchestrated the management and oversight of 10-20 hedge funds, exclusively focusing on cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based digital assets, demonstrating adeptness in navigating complex financial instruments. Executed middle-office post-trade operations supporting institutional crypto hedge funds, ensuring accurate trade capture, settlement validation, reconciliation, and inventory reporting across digital assets and fiat. Oversaw digital asset wallet reconciliations, validating on-chain activity against internal ledgers and custodian records to ensure settlement accuracy and balance integrity. Partnered closely with Trading, Treasury, Risk, and external administrators to resolve trade breaks, cash discrepancies, and valuation exceptions. Maintained operational controls across NAV, P&L, cash, and position reconciliations, supporting institutional-grade accuracy and audit readiness. Coordinated with auditors and tax teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

Managed full trade lifecycle support for hedge fund clients, including reconciliations, settlement validation, and exception management and month end close. Monitored cash and position balances across counterparties and administrators, ensuring operational readiness and accurate reporting. Resolved complex breaks across trades, fees, allocations, and distributions, applying strong analytical rigor and institutional controls. Acted as a key liaison between investment teams, administrators, and auditors to maintain operational continuity.

Directed global fund operations across onshore/offshore structures. Managed NAV, P&L, investor allocations, and multi‑currency reconciliations. Led middle‑office teams supporting institutional trading operations.

Executed month-end close, financial statements, journal entries, and bank/investment reconciliations. Calculated performance fees, managed capital calls/distributions, and generated investor reports.

Processed daily trades, reconciled accounts, and calculated NAV for complex instruments including derivatives, MBS/ABS, and emerging markets. Prepared compliance reports, income/expense accruals, and capital stock updates.