PAUL FITZGERALD

Apt 3d Richmond Gardens, Richmond Avenue, Fairview, Dublin 3 ✉: paulfitzgerald2000@yahoo.com ☎: 086-3217457

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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS2012 - 2013 The Institute of Banking/University College DublinProfessional Diploma in Investment Fund Services (NFQ Level 7)

2011 - 2012 The Institute of Banking/University College DublinProfessional Certificate in Investment Fund Services (NFQ Level 7)

2010 - 2012 Dublin Business SchoolACCA Certified Accounting Technician

EDUCATION2015 - 2016 University College DublinPostgraduate Certificate in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Enterprise(NFQ Level 9)

2007 - 2008 University College DublinPostgraduate Diploma in Education (Business & Accounting) (NFQ Level 9)

1999 - 2004 Institute of Technology CarlowBachelor of Business Studies in Services Marketing - 1.1 First Class Honours (NFQ Level 8)

SKILLSToastmasters Ireland - Communication & Leadership Skills. Chairing meetings. Active MemberAccounting IT Systems - Invest One, Multifonds, HiPort, Patan, Apollo, InformOther IT Systems - Microsoft Office, SAP Inventory, Netscape Composer, IBM SPSS Statistical Analysis, BloombergMicrosoft Excel Advanced CertificateGAA Coaching - Hurling coaching in Ireland & ArgentinaFull Drivers Licence

LANGUAGESSpanish - Limited Working Proficiency Italian - Elementary ProficiencyGerman - Elementary Proficiency

ACHIEVEMENTS2016 - Winner of Best Host Company Project (E-Commerce for Ardkeen Quality Food Store) in Postgraduate in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Enterprise1993 - 2016 - Winner of County, School & League Hurling medalsTramore GAA, Tramore CBS & Na Fianna GAA2004 - First Class Hons Degree (1.1)

PERSONAL PROFILEOver 7 years financial services experience in trustee, regulatory compliance, custody & accounting. Experience researching & developing new projects & processes such as AIFMD cash monitoring system in an Innovation department. Experience in reviewing & writing policies & procedures, excel trained & exposure to SAP. I hold a postgrad in Innovation & Enterprise . ACCA qualified accounting technician with professional qualifications in Investment Funds. Qualified business & accounting state secondary school teacher with over 2 years teaching experience. I have worked in different countries in business, teaching & sports coaching across multi-cultural environments

EMPLOYMENT HISTORYMount Sackville School, Chapelizod, Dublin 20 May 2016 - present-Accounting, Business, Enterprise & Maths teacher

Substitute Teaching, GAA Coaching, Accounting Grinds Jul 2015 - Mar 2016- Worked part-time in the above roles whilst studying for a postgraduate

BNP Paribas Securities Services, 10-11 Leinster St. Sth, Dublin 2 Oct 2010 - Dec 20141. Senior Trustee, Compliance & Custody Officer-Reviewing, checking & signing off on reviews and reports from junior officers -Preparing & reporting Monthly Net Asset Value reviews, Monthly Custodian Reports, Quarterly Board Reports & Central Bank reports-Planning & conducting both on site and off site third party yearly Trustee Audit Visits & Reports-Completing & appraising compliance checks, both manual & automated-Cash monitoring & cash reconciliation as part of AIFMD regulations -Actively negotiating with sub-custodians-Responsible for reviewing & advising changes to Fund documentation including prospectus's, supplements, business plans, pricing policies & risk management processes (RMPs)-Responsible for researching, reviewing & advising changes to internal procedures and policies-Maintaining, identifying & reporting breaches & pricing errors -Project management of the trustee & custody functions of fund launches, liquidations & terminations-Negotiating & meeting with external clients & internal departments-Researching & extensive training in UCITS, Non UCITS, AIFMD, Shariah & US FATCA legal regulations-Experience & training in numerous fund vehicles & structures such as PLC's, Trusts, REITs, Open & Closed ended & fund of funds- Evaluating risk and compliance with numerous financial derivative instruments

2. Innovation Team Executive-Researching, designing & developing new approaches & processes across the entire company-Innovation & enterprise training-Key Projects implemented:

-Android & Iphone App for Investor clients-Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with Dublin Simon Community-Job Shadowing Scheme for BNP employees-Cash reconciliation process & semi automated system for AIFMD clients-Innovation Days for BNP employees

St. Declans Community School, Kilmacthomas, Waterford Sep 2009 - Jun 2010Secondary School Teacher -Maths, Accounting, Business Studies, Business & Vocational Preparation Guidance-Teaching junior certificate, transition year & leaving certificate applied curriculums-Planning, developing & delivering classes & daily lesson plans-Motivating & guiding students of various abilities-Managing resources, planning & delivering the curriculum effectively -Meetings with parents & stakeholders-Team teaching with special needs assistants

Centre of English Studies (CES), Waterford Jun 2009 - Aug 2009English Language Teacher-Teaching elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate & upper intermediate second level students-Planning, developing & delivering classes & daily lesson plans

-Organising &planning student trips

PAUL FITZGERALD

VOLUNTEERING

2016 Focus IrelandFundraiser at two festivals 2015 - 2016 Meals on Wheels Tramore Delivery of meals to elderly2016 - First Fortnight (Mental Health Awareness Charity)Co-ordination Volunteer & assistance at arts events in Dublin2007 - 2016 Na Fianna GAA ClubJuvenile coaching & Christmas Markets2015 - English TeachingAntigua, Guatemala2009 - GAA Coaching ArgentinaHurling coaching in Buenos Aires2009 - Help Them Hope Orphanage Lima, Peru

HOBBIES & INTERESTSHurling - Playing & Coaching member of NA Fianna GAA Club, Dublin & formerly Tramore GAA Club, WaterfordToastmasters - Communication and Leadership Skills. Active MemberFishing - Sport lure fishing Running - Duathlons, 10k'sTravelling - 5 Continents extensive travel including living, working, volunteering, new languages, new cultures, new peopleSwimming - Regular sea &pool

Reading - Regular readerMindfulness Meditation - Course History - Books & DocumentariesMusicPsychologySquashLanguages

REFERENCESAvailable upon request

Apt 3d Richmond Gardens, Richmond Avenue, Fairview, Dublin 3 ✉: paul.fitzgerald2000@yahoo.com ☎: 086-3217457 ie.linkedin.com/in/paulfitzgerald2000

Centro De Ingles, Medellin, Colombia Apr 2009 - May 2009English Language Teacher-Teaching pre-intermediate & intermediate English language classes-Planning, developing & delivering classes & daily lesson plans-International experience working & communicating in a multi-cultural environment

Societe General, IFSC, Dublin 1 Jul 2008 - Dec 2008Senior Fund Accountant (Contract Role)

-Reviewing & signing off Net Asset Value calculations from junior fund accountants-Calculating & reporting weekly & monthly Net Asset Valuations to strict deadlines-Exposure to Fund of funds companies-Communicating & corresponding with, & assisting Investment Advisors & Fund Managers-Exposure to financial derivative instruments

St. Kilians School, Clonskeagh, Dublin 6 Sep 2007 - Jun 2008Secondary School Teacher-Business Studies & Accounting-Teaching junior & leaving certificate curriculums at higher level-Organising, supporting & participating in extra-curricular activities & TY school trips-Implementing & Integrating different teaching methodologies-Supervising after-school study-Achieved & maintained high standards of education & results

BNP Paribas Funds Services, IFSC, Dublin 1 Nov 2006 - Sep 2007Fund Accountant-Planning & assisting with the liquidation & transfer projects of various fund companies-Exposure to Mutual, Hedge Funds, Unit Trusts, Bond & Equity, Multi manager & Multi Currency-Calculating & reporting daily & weekly Net Asset Valuations to strict deadlines-Recording, reconciling & validating Asset & Cash reconciliations-Generating weekly & monthly client reports & spreadsheets-Communicating & corresponding with, & assisting Investment Advisors & Fund Managers-Exposure to financial derivative instruments-Training in, assisting & guiding new staff

JP Morgan, Sydney, NSW, Australia Jan 2006 - Jun 2006Fund Accountant (Contract Role)-Liaising & corresponding with internal departments, transfer agency, pricing & corporate actions-Calculating & reporting daily & weekly Net Asset Valuations to strict deadlines-Exposure to Mutual, Hedge Funds & Unit Trusts, Bond & Equity-Recording, reconciling & validating Asset & Cash reconciliations-Monitoring, booking & validating Trades, Futures & Options-Communicating & corresponding with, & assisting Investment Advisors & Fund Managers

Bank of New York Mellon, IFSC, Dublin 1 Nov 2004 - Dec 2005 Fund Administrator -Calculating & reporting daily, weekly & monthly Net Asset Valuations to strict deadlines-Exposure to Mutual & Hedge Funds, bond & equity-Recording, reconciling & validating Asset & Cash reconciliations-Monitoring, booking & validating Trades, Futures & Options-Communicating & corresponding with, & assisting Investment Advisors & Fund Managers-Preparing & monitoring distribution & tax spreadsheets-Training in, assisting & guiding new staff

Shoreline Sightseeing, Navy Pier, Chicago, Illinois, USA Jun 2003 - Sep 2003Ticket Agent-Retail ticket sales

Waterford Crystal, Cork Road, Waterford May 2002 - Oct 2002Stock Room Administrator

-Maintaining & managing stock with SAP Inventory Management Software