Joshua Soteriou
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Analytical and results-driven Financial Analyst with proven success in derivatives servicing, client operations, and options processing. Experienced in reconciling multi-million-dollar accounts, driving process automation (boosting efficiency by 60%), and fostering strong client partnerships with global investment managers. Adept at bridging financial data with actionable insights, improving operational accuracy, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Recognized as a collaborative problem-solver with sharp attention to detail and a track record of delivering under pressure.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate, Client Operations & Reporting
Bank of New York Mellon
08.2025 - Current
- Built strong partnerships with leading investment managers by delivering proactive support and ensuring rapid resolution of complex, high-value financial queries.
- Directed daily oversight of cash and security fails; partnered with EMEA teams to reconcile overnight FX settlements exceeding $1M+, safeguarding accuracy and timeliness.
- Executed and settled CAD options trades with six brokers and CDCC, ensuring flawless trade lifecycle management and precise cash movements.
- Engineered and automated the CAD-to-US options transfer workflow, achieving a 60% boost in efficiency and significantly reducing error risk.
- Produced and reviewed daily audit reports to identify unauthorized accounting changes, strengthening compliance and mitigating operational risk.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with fund accounting teams to reconcile discrepancies in cash and units, improving reporting accuracy and client trust.
- Streamlined client onboarding for new options traders by centralizing market records and enhancing data organization, accelerating go-live readiness.
Derivatives Service Analyst
Bank of New York Mellon
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Cultivated strong relationships with large investment managers through daily communication, providing responsive support and resolving complex financial queries.
- Managed and analyzed daily financial reports, including cash and security fails; partnered with EMEA teams to monitor and reconcile overnight FX wire settlements exceeding $1M+.
- Processed and settled CAD options trades with six brokers and CDCC, ensuring accurate execution and seamless associated cash movements through CDS.
- Collaborated with fund accounting teams to reconcile cash and unit breaks daily, strengthening accuracy and transparency in reporting.
- Designed and automated the transfer of CAD options to the U.S. options team, improving efficiency by 60% and significantly reducing manual workload.
- Generated and reviewed daily audit reports to detect unauthorized accounting changes, escalating issues to senior management to reinforce compliance.
- Facilitated client onboarding by organizing and maintaining comprehensive records of client options activity, streamlining entry into the marketplace.
Education
Bachelor of Economics -
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL12.2021
Skills
- Expert in data analysis
- Expert in financial modeling
- Expert in market analysis
- Expert in accounts payable & receivable
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Proficient in IBM Personal Communications (PCOMM)
- Proficient in TLM Reconciliation Tool
- Proficient in TheOCC, DTC, Nexen, and CDS
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with focus on accuracy and precision
- Expert in problem solving and critical thinking
- Strong time-management abilities
- Collaborative and effective in cross-functional teams
- Proven ability to streamline processes and drive efficiency improvements
Timeline
Associate, Client Operations & Reporting
Bank of New York Mellon
08.2025 - Current
Derivatives Service Analyst
Bank of New York Mellon
05.2023 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Economics -
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Nova Southeastern University
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