Merrill Lynch Work Values

Daily Duties at Merrill Lynch:

Vice President Mortgage Backed Securities Systems Managed technical support team for the Mortgage Back Securities system. Monitored project/task progress for adherence to established schedules. Determined functional requirements and provided technical specifications including trouble shooting and problem resolution. Directed and/or participated in strategic planning regarding all systems development • Re-organized Service/Support team and provided cross-functional training that improved efficiency and system down time. • Standardized and improved processes and procedures for systems enhancements that allowed problems to be resolved in an organized and timely manner. • Created a database to track work flowing through the group that enabled managers to comprehensively review and prioritize budget requests. • Reorganized the on call support function that provided training in resolving nightly batch issues. This allowed project leaders to return to their primary function. • Wrote comprehensive employee coaching model that turned around under performing employees and resulted in personal recognition from Human Resources who recommended it to other managers in the organization. • Participated in the design and project planning and management of a new multi company function, which would increase revenue to the company with its implementation and subsequent sign on of new clients. • Handled company downsizing by employee evaluations to ensure minimal loss of technical expertise.

What they like about Merrill Lynch:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

Directer, Vice President, CIO, Trainer, Implementation, Access, Liason, Customer Service

Skills

P&L responsibilities, Presentation, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership , Microsoft Office Products, Access and Relational Databases, Microsoft Server 2003, Windows XP, Acrobat Professional, Crystal Reports, Adobe CS3 Web Development Software, TCP/IP, VPN, Internet, ISP, POS

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