Eric Smith

Experience

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  Northern Trust

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  Multiple Positions

  Business Unit Financial AnalystFee Technician (Senior Fee Analyst)Fee Analyst

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  JPMorgan Chase

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Principal Investments Analyst

  Investment banking analyst supporting mortgage-backed securities portfolio. Provided middle and back office support.

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  Guggenheim Partners

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

  Vice President, Valuations and Data Integrity

  Recruited to build and manage the valuations and data management practices. Built from a team of one to two teams of eleven analysts overseeing valuations, security setup and maintenance, data integrity, and analytics for over 15,000 securities across multiple systems. Primary contact for company and client valuation audits.

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  Harris Associates

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Manager, Operations & Data Management

  Recruited to manage the Operations and Data Management functions while building a data governance program. Reported to the COO. Oversaw day-to-day operations, including security setup, valuation, and accounting system management.

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  ProShare Advisors LLC

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Director, Enterprise Data Management

  Recruited to build-out the enterprise data management practice. Reported to the CTO. Developed and executed enterprise data strategy focused on data governance, vendor management, and process improvements.

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  ATHENE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Director, Data Management and Valuations

  Recruited to rebuild and expand the data management and valuations teams. Led the firm's valuation process and contributed to the broader Apollo Global Management valuation process, ensuring accurate AUM reporting in support of accurate investment performance measurement and client reporting.

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  DoubleLine Group LP

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

  Manager, Data Management

  Recruited to establish and to build the firm's first data management team, driving strategy, process implementation, and reporting to increase data quality and operational efficiency. Reported to the Head of Operations (now COO). Established the data management function and integrated it into daily operations.

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  Cascade Asset Management Company

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2025

  Promoted to manage the investment operations department, reporting to the COO. Demonstrated success in building teams, managing processes, and delivering results. Developed procedures and cross-functional playbooks. Committed the department to continuous improvement and operational excellence. Functional leadership of trade support, pricing, cash management, collateral management, data management, operational risk management, operational compliance monitoring, and enablement. Promoted to establish and run the Product Control team after quick, measurable success and consistent positive customer feedback. This newly established team merged the legacy data integrity team and the new data management function. Established procedures and internal SLAs. Recruited to establish an in-house data management practice, improve data quality, and reduce data reporting errors. Utilized a non-invasive data governance approach to respond to customer feedback and to achieve quick wins.

  • Head of Investment Operations

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2025

  • Co-Chair, Operations Committee

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2025

  • Product Control Manager

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Data Management Lead

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2021