Peter Simmons

SUMMARYProven record of delivering operational excellence, reducing risk and optimizing processes by implementing innovative initiatives and measurable, repeatable processes/controls in Emerging and Mature markets. Possession of exceptional inter-personal & communication skills after living, working and managing people and processes on three continents.Trade Settlements · Global Equities & Fixed IncomeTrade Communication · Foreign Exchange (Spot and Hedge)Position & Cash Reconciliation Derivative InstrumentsGolden Tree Asset Management, New York, NY. January 2012 – July 2022Associate DirectorManage a team of 4 plus individuals at Outsource company responsible for all aspects of global trade processing, settlement and reconciliation of all product types including equity, fixed income (including Corporate, Muni, High Yield, CLO’s and Distressed Debt) and Derivatives including SWAPS, Futures, CFD’s and Commodities.Major role recently in the deployment and onboarding of Outsource solution devising and implementing new workflows and procedures while maintaining consistency and risk mitigation by instituting controls and best business practices.Continued evaluation, appraisement and improvement of trade flow, business procedures and risk management Interact with Senior Management and external providers and clients re onboarding of new accounts, prime/custodial relationships and productsRepresentation of GT at Industry events including DTCC Fixed Income ForumNew York Life Investment Management, New York, NY. August 2007 – January 2009Vice PresidentManaged team at Madison Square Investors (owned by NY Life) responsible for all aspects of pricing, internal database management, corporate events, and global equity trade transaction processing and settlements. Improved process timing after collaborating with IT to in-source international trade processing process from an external vendor across defined global trading “regions” with daily trade volumes of up to 10,000.Morgan Stanley Investment Mgmt, London. Singapore & New York September 1990 – August 2007Senior Associate, Hedge Fund / Emerging Market / Program Trading OperationsHedge Fund Operations Specialist responsible for all aspects of Client and Product Service team Operational support including reporting, corporate actions, pricing and trade processing/settlements at all three global locationsCOMPUTER PROFICIENCY & EXPERIENCESunguard VPM. Charles River. GIMII, Advent Geneva. Longview. Microsoft Office. Bloomberg Failstation, DTCC suite of products including CTM, Alert, MTM and MarkitSERV.