Gregg Saldutti

732-778-4348 | greggnyc1@gmail.com | Hoboken, NJ 07030 | LinkedIn

Senior Business Analyst with 20+ years of experience in the financial services industry. Combine strong business and technical acumen to help firms raise efficiency, reduce costs, and harness new applications.

v Skilled communicator who delivers dynamic training programs and works across functional lines to find optimal process solutions. Consistently meet goals and service standards while balancing concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.

v Prior experience as a proprietary trader in fixed income, foreign exchange, repo, equity, and debt syndicate underwriting and derivatives. Draw on strong front-office background to bridge the gap between trading desks and technology groups, ensuring technical solutions advance business goals.

v Recently certified in Autodesk’s Revit and AutoCAD building and construction software.

v Currently enrolled in Rutgers University’s 24-week FinTech Bootcamp program focused on financial programming, machine learning applications, and blockchain and cryptocurrency. (May 2022)

Key Proficiencies

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Solidity, Ethereum, Smart Contracts, Consensus Algorithms

Natural Language Processing (NLP) Machine Learning Applications in Finance

Python, PyViz, Pandas, APIs, Numpy, SciPy) Time-Series Analysis

Amazon Web Services Financial Ratios, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling

Agile/Scrum Methodology Blue Sheets Reporting

Business Requirements Document (BRD) Capital Market Structures

Concurrent Project Management Efficiency Improvement

Expense Reduction Functional Requirements Document (FRD)

New System Implementation Process & Workflow Redesign

Process Modeling Regulatory Compliance

Requirements Gathering & Prioritization Systems Integration & Maintenance

Use Cases | User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Waterfall Project Management

Professional Experience

Senior Business Analyst / Owner, Codicari, LLC, May 2019 to Mar 2020, Hoboken, NJ

w Converted business to Microsoft Office 365.

w Developed and gained approval for new configuration requirements document.

w Planned and executed configuration tasks while consistently meeting deadlines.

w Helped design, develop, and test new systems.

Senior Business Analyst / Consultant – Corporate Treasury Technology, MiFID II, BNY Mellon, Jan 2018 to Jan 2019, New York, NY

w Collaborated with senior stakeholders to improve applications, case management, and workflow efficiency.

w Wrote and explained functional requirements to stakeholders.

w Created process and data flow diagrams, use cases, and program user guides.

w Defined data requirements in coordination with data management teams.

w Worked closely with developers and QA teams to generate optimal solutions based on user requirements.

w Identified risks and set mitigation strategies.

w Used JIRA to track and manage road-maps, epics, and user stories.

w Clarified and developed stories, enabling code to be written and evaluated without defects.

w Maintained a living evergreen repository to ensure enterprise-wide understanding of the current state.

w Facilitated UAT execution phase and worked with stakeholders and project managers to gain sign-off.

Select Projects:

w Account Opening Workflow System for MiFID-reportable accounts

w Counterparty Opening Workflow System for MiFID-reportable accounts

w Trader Onboarding to Aladdin for MiFID-reportable users

w Conversion from TRAX to Tradeweb

w Pre-Trade/Orders data capture

w MTF (Bloomberg and Tradeweb) onboarding

Senior Business Analyst / Owner, Codicari, LLC, Hoboken, NJ | Mar 2017 to Dec 2017

Senior Business Analyst / Consultant, Moody’s Investor Service, Nov 2015 to Dec 2016, New York, NY

w Helped gather, analyze, and formalize requirements for company’s client billing system.

w Conducted JAD and brainstorming sessions with business users and stakeholders.

w Developed detailed FRDs based on the BRD, incorporating business process flow diagrams and use cases.

w Used SQL to extract billing code data from various databases.

w Developed and implemented test plans and cases.

w Oversaw testing to ensure application worked as specified in the BRD/FRD, use cases, and design.

Senior Business Analyst / Consultant, BNY Mellon / Pershing, Jan 2015 to Sep 2015, New York, NY

w Ensured proper functioning of NetX360, company’s digital platform for broker-dealers, wealth managers, and advisors. Key clients included Citibank and Barclays Wealth Management.

w Led JAD brainstorming sessions with business users and project managers to gather preliminary requirements for a Business Valuation Assessment (BVA).

w Presented Statements of Work (SOWs) to clients and division supervisors for sign-off.

w Created KYC functional documents and refined Compliance business specifications to overhaul daily client onboarding process.

w Analyzed requirements data and created BRD/FRD for sign-off from division supervisors and external clients.

w Designed process flow diagrams using Visio.

Senior Business Analyst, SS&C Technologies Canada Corp, May 2013 to Dec 2014, New York, NY

w Ensured successful implementation of Global Wealth Platform (GWP), a retail wealth management software suite for all asset classes and portfolio types.

w Wrote clear and detailed requirement specs and test cases, and obtained sign-off from stakeholders.

w Configured and troubleshot financial/accounting, management, and industry-specific software.

w Designed and improved workflow from front office to back office for foreign exchange and fixed income trading.

w Assisted clients with financial reporting, bookkeeping, and legal compliance.

w Conducted staff training and needs analysis.

w Managed and tested foreign exchange spots and forwards in production and test environments for the entire trade lifecycle.

w Created guides on foreign exchange and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities for internal and external users.

w Used SQL to access and manipulate database systems.

w Developed runbooks for maintenance and testing purposes.

w Wrote BRDs for Unidentified Large Trader Report, Unidentified Large Trader Report for Prime Brokerage and Employee Trading Front-running.

Senior Business Analyst, General Motors Corporation, Sep 2012 to Apr 2013, New York, NY

w Implemented and configured Wallstreet treasury management software system.

w Managed and evaluated the full lifecycle for SWIFT messages in production and test environments to ensure connectivity to custodian banks.

w Identified system bugs and delivered reports to R&D on recommended changes.

w Led review sessions for completed business and functional requirements to build consensus and gain approval from users.

w Co-developed UAT planning documentation (including test plans and scripts) based on requirements.

w Lent capital markets expertise to IT team throughout project, reviewing development and test deliverables as needed.

Senior Business Analyst, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Jun 2008 to Jul 2012, New York, NY

w Managed software and configuration changes for fixed income and foreign exchange front-office trading systems Altair, APEX, Martini, Merrill FX, Pioneer Sales Workstation (PSW), Sierra, and WinFITS.

w Analyzed production problems, outages, and incidents.

w Resolved all trading issues in coordination with clients, dealers, and internal units.

w Partnered with Application Development teams to make successful production changes.

w Supported a 24-7 environment, providing weekend team coverage.

Senior Business Analyst / Manager, Capgemini, Dec 2007 to Jun 2008, New York, NY

w Provided Lehman Brothers hedge fund managers with 500 daily and monthly report templates for more effective management of portfolios.

w Worked with BNY Mellon Fund Administration, Information Management, and Global Admin Product business users to clarify and prioritize requirements for new functionality request.

Senior Business Analyst / Consultant, Deutsche Bank AG, Feb 2004 to Dec 2007, New York, NY

w Wrote business requirements and functional specifications for GLOSS and GIFTS.

w Held discussions with key stakeholders on potential workflow technology enhancements.

w Gained experience with the full trade lifecycle including order initiation, routing, and delivery; risk management; order matching and conversion into trade; and confirmation, clearing, and settlement.

w Integrated and maintained static data feeds.

Senior Business Analyst / Consultant, Wachovia Capital Markets, Sep 2002 to Feb 2004, New York, NY

w Collaborated with developers and technical teams to implement ADP/Wilco’s GLOSS STP, multi-currency settlement system.

w Analyzed and documented user requirements, and parsed data from GLOSS accounting transactional reports for risk management.

w Performed extensive OFAC testing for all accounts set up in GLOSS.

Senior Business Analyst, Wilco Systems, Inc, Dec 2000 to Aug 2002, New York, NY

w Liaised between new clients and sales and development staff to gather requirements for successful implementation of firm’s GLOSS trade settlement product at client sites.

w Facilitated JAD sessions to identify user requirements and recommendations.

Select Client Projects:

w Marco Polo Network, New York, NY

w Jefferies & Company, London

w Bank of America Securities, London

w Société Générale, London

Prior Experience Highlights

Senior Business Analyst – Global Institutional Services, Deutsche Bank AG

Monitored daily interaction of the Corporate Action Reconciliation Management System, Global Network and SWIFT interface with agent banks. Ensured completion of all trade settlement, clearance, and income processing of corporate actions.

Vice President – Emerging Market Fixed Income / Repo Trader, Refco Capital Markets

Managed a global fixed income execution and financing desk in Miami and New York. Traded a $1.2B matched repo book in both special and general collateral, financed long and short positions, adapted effectively to market conditions, and produced revenue in all interest rate environments.

Vice President – Corporate Syndicate, Credit Lyonnais Securities

Coordinated sale of IPO and Secondary offerings to institutional investors. Leveraged firm’s research, sales network, and corporate relationships. Traded proprietary products and sold French, German, and other non-dollar government and corporate debt to US institutions.

Education

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Certificate in Financial Technology, Finance and Financial Management

Nov 2021 – May 2022

Predict, automate, and improve financial services using cutting-edge technology.

Gain experience with a host of popular tools and methods such as Python programming, financial libraries, machine learning algorithms, Solidity smart contracts, Ethereum, and blockchain and how these concepts are leveraged within financial fields from insurance to investment banking, as well as best practices for using these skills to add value to an organization.

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Economics & Political Science

Web Master Certificate

New York Institute of Finance, New York, NY

FINRA Series 7 General Securities RR Prep

Introduction to Financial Accounting

Technical Analysis

Professional Development

Autodesk

Revit Architecture Certified User

AutoCAD Certified User

ITIL: Foundation Level Certified

FINRA Licenses (expired)

Series 7 (General Securities Representative Exam)

Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam)

Series 3 (National Commodity Futures)

Series 24 (General Securities Principal)

Technical Skills

Finance Expertise

Derivatives: Collateralized Bond Obligations (CBOs) | Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs) | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMOs) | Credit Default Swaps (CDSs)