Kevin Byrne
Limerick
Summary
Accomplished regulatory reporting professional with a proven track record at Wells Fargo International Bank, enhancing financial reporting accuracy and efficiency. Expertise in liquidity regulatory reporting, with advanced Excel and Axiom proficiency. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and strategic planning, significantly reducing reporting times and improving decision-making processes. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and KPI tracking, driving business performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accountant/Regulatory Reporting
Wells Fargo International Bank
01.2020 - 05.2024
- Completed the production of the Firm's Liquidity & Prudential Returns to the Central Bank on a monthly & quarterly basis. These returns were the Additional Liquidity Monitoring Metric (ALMM), the Net Stable Funding ratio (NSFR) & the Deposit Guarantee Scheme (DGS).
- Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing the reconciliation process for liquidity Information to the general ledger Information provided by Finance.
- Stayed up to date on an regulatory developments and ensured my returns were compliant with any CRD updates or any new EBA Q&As.
- Analyzed liquidity data to identify trends and provided actionable insights for management, leading to improved business performance. Presented this information to the CFO & Treasury team on a monthly basis.
- Completed statistical reporting for the Frankfurt Branch of the Firm to the Bundesbank on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Leveraged advanced Excel skills to automate routine tasks, freeing up time for more value-added activities such as variance analysis and strategic planning support.
- Enhanced financial reporting transparency, implementing clear and concise monthly reporting for stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop reporting for new projects, supporting strategic growth initiatives. This included moving liquidity reporting functions from FRS to Axiom.
- Mentored junior staff members in the Firm's best practices, fostering talent development within the team.
Alternative Investment Analyst
National Australia Bank
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Monitoring all cash and security reconciliations on a daily basis between the bank and the prime brokers.
- Ensuring all agreed reporting is completed and sent to all the clients on a daily basis with any reconciliation breaks on the portfolios resolved.
- Improved information flow within the team by implementing an effective communication strategy for sharing any reconciliation issues.
Fund Accountant
HedgeServ
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Preparation of the clients NAV on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by diligently reconciling fund transactions and positions.
- Optimized work processes through collaboration with team members and cross-functional departments.
- Monitored and managed cash flows and expenses.
- Maintained investor confidence with accurate preparation of client reports and consistent communication.
Education
Master of Science - Financial Services
University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland10.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Mathematics
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland10.2015
Leaving Cert
Ard Scoil Ris
Limerick, Ireland2011
Skills
- Certificate in Regulatory Reporting in ROI from the Institute of Banking
- Financial Reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
- Axiom proficient
- Alteryx proficient
- Internal Controls
- KPI Tracking
Running
An avid runner who recently completed my first marathon in 2024 along with half marathons in previous years.
Timeline
Financial Accountant/Regulatory Reporting
Wells Fargo International Bank
01.2020 - 05.2024
Alternative Investment Analyst
National Australia Bank
12.2018 - 05.2019
Fund Accountant
HedgeServ
10.2016 - 10.2018
Master of Science - Financial Services
University of Limerick
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Mathematics
University College Cork
Leaving Cert
Ard Scoil Ris
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