1. LEE A. PAULSON
651-470-9845 White Bear Lake, MN paulsonleea@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Accomplished, high performing Operations Manager with a strong background in investment operations.
Significant knowledge in related investment platforms and project management. Core competencies
include:
Collaborative Team Leader Investment Operations Project Experience
Strong Oral & Written Communication Regulatory Reporting Client Service
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
US BANK – Minneapolis, MN 1974-2015
Vice President, Manager of Trading & Operations, Asset Management Group 2008 - 2015
• Managed a group of 21 individuals, which included trading, operations and trade settlement teams.
• The group consisted of securities traders, trade controllers, proxy and corporate actions oversight,
Charles River trading support and vendor support.
• Ensured efficient and streamlined trading/settlement process.
• Responsible for implementing a new performance management system across the firm.
• Ran multiple projects simultaneously.
• Management and adhoc report requests.
• Member & presenter at monthly Investment Management Executive Committee.
• Liaison for internal/external auditors.
Assistant Vice President, Project Manager, Asset Management Group 2002 - 2008
Supported approximately 250 Portfolio Managers and Investment Management Associates nationwide in all
aspects of their daily roles and responsibilities. This included:
• Conducted training on existing and new applications; improved efficiency for Investment staff
• Trade error support, correction and documentation; timely processing of compensation, if
applicable
• System setup for new employees; contributed to a smooth onboarding process
• Policy and procedure guidance; ensuring compliance with internal bank standards
• General questions; single point of contact for employees
• Regulatory reporting; ensuring compliance with OCC and Banking regulation
Investment Management Associate, Portfolio Management 1999 - 2002
Assisted two Portfolio Managers in the managing of their client portfolios.
Accurately input and monitored securities trading.
Prepared client communication (both verbal and written), solved problems and prepared client
presentations.
Promoted to supervisor of the clerical staff.
Additional Relevant Experience 1974 - 1999
Investment Research - provided administrative support for research analysts.
Stock Transfer - worked in all areas of the department from balancing daily journal entries, issuing missing
dividend checks and typing actual stock certificates.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Access applications, with an emphasis on Access, Excel and Word.
SEI Trust 3000 and SEI PerformanceStation Browser, FactSet
EDUCATION
High School, River Falls, WI