Kuchi-Bianca Macabata
Quezon City
Summary
To provide analytical, technical and operational support in a dynamic institution with the highest standards of ethics; which can bestow exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, broaden horizon, work with people from diverse cultures and eventually derive fulfillment in knowing that work makes a difference in the firm and in the community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
OFFICER - Independent Compliance Risk Central Team
Citibank N.A. ROHQ
11.2021 - Current
- Daily analysis & investigation of reports & trade information across Equities, Fixed Income, FX, BCMA, Research, TTS and CCB covering issues such as trade allocations, ECM and DCM allocations, Internal marketing materials, Garden Leavers, Disclosure Verification, Personal Account Trading – Pre Clearance and Regulatory Change Implementation for CSCs for allocated jurisdictions within Asia Pacific, EMEA, NAM and LATAM in accordance with the monitoring procedures set out in the Compliance Monitoring Program
- Investigate in depth matters with a minimum level of supervision to determine whether violations of rules, regulations, standards or trade behavior warrant escalation to country Markets or Product Compliance for appropriate action
- Organize files, maintain records, and update database such as escalation log and share point to ensure that analysis and investigations of exceptions are properly documented and escalated to Country Markets or Product Compliance on a timely manner
- Organize and lead calls with Country Markets and Product Compliance Officers to escalate issues or concerns, provide updates and ensure country’s continued oversight for timely resolution of monitoring issues or exceptions
- Perform ad-hoc tasks which may be assigned by the Markets Monitoring Team Head or Group Head.
Senior Analyst – Global Market Listed Derivatives, Markets Clearing and Collateral Management Division
Deutsche Knowledge Services Pte. Ltd
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Margin monitoring, funding and cash projection for clients and internal hubs for Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong regions thereby ensuring that all margin calls are issued and responded, and deadlines are adhered to
- Processing of margin payments, bank reconciliation, journal and voucher postings and cash adjustments with both internal hubs and brokers in an accurate and timely manner
- Monitoring of trade allocation and clearing for ASIAPAC markets for listed derivatives
- Investigate, escalate and provide resolution to breaks as well as ensure that all email and phone queries are addressed timely
- Prepare management information relevant to the product as required such as monthly volumes, KOPs, etc.
Data Analyst – Global Data Management, Market Operations Division
Macquarie Group
12.2012 - 08.2013
- Update client static data and ensure that all changes in client static information such as custodian details and settlement instructions, commission rates, credit limits, confirmation delivery, etc
- Are updated promptly and accurately
- Instrument static data setup including all marketable securities traded on worldwide markets such as equities, bonds, and derivatives
- Update on market indexes, rates, and maintenance of the static data integrity within internal systems
- Perform call-backs to clients to verify or authenticate payment and settlement instructions received from clients and counterparties
- Review control reports and perform due diligence to manage and ensure instrument data integrity and consistency across internal applications as well as third party vendor feeds, resolving issues where appropriate.
Service Operations Assistant – Branch Support Center
Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company
06.2009 - 12.2012
- Evaluate and ensure accuracy of Certification of Bank Deposits issued by branches to clients and process everyday requests of Bank Deposit Certifications authenticity verifications from different Embassies, Government Agencies as well as Non-Government Institutions
- Prepare the annual Cash in Vault data statistics which includes frequency analysis and historical trends to be used for evaluation of CIV requests on the following year
- More so, is responsible for the encoding, scanning, and dissemination of e-mails to branches of Inter-office letters on their approved Increase /Initial Cash in Vault Limit requests
- Assist in preparing papers on final draft proposals of policies and strategies, undertakes research/surveys and gathers relevant documents, monitors and collates summary of comments from various departments, and assists in the editing of the report
- Receive, validate and process results of 'Account information search' provided by Program Management Division intended for Garnishment of Accounts and upon completion of account validation, provide results of the account verification of persons/companies 'with no accounts maintained' to Legal Services Department
- Receive and process requests of Metrobank Card Corporation for information related to client's Requests for Credit Limit Increase or Credit Application.
Education
BSBA - Major in Banking & Finance -
New Era University
01.2009
Skills
- Knowledgeable on Compliance Law, Rules and Regulations
- Strong project management and organizational skills and capable to handle multiple projects at one time
- Self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive
- Strong interpersonal skills and able to work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organization
- Proficient in MS Office Applications
References
Character Reference available upon request
Affiliations
- Citi Club Manila - Merchants & Vendor Accreditation POC
Timeline
OFFICER - Independent Compliance Risk Central Team
Citibank N.A. ROHQ
11.2021 - Current
Senior Analyst – Global Market Listed Derivatives, Markets Clearing and Collateral Management Division
Deutsche Knowledge Services Pte. Ltd
08.2013 - 05.2017
Data Analyst – Global Data Management, Market Operations Division
Macquarie Group
12.2012 - 08.2013
Service Operations Assistant – Branch Support Center
Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company
06.2009 - 12.2012
BSBA - Major in Banking & Finance -
New Era University
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