Dennis Ko, CFA

Experience

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  RBC Dominion Securities

  Nov 2005 - Dec 2010

  • Head equity trader in advisory team • Assist with portfolio rebalancing and recommend suitable investment strategies• Analyze research reports and perform due diligence in searching for timely trading ideas • Develop and maintain spreadsheets summarizing price targets of equity analysts across industries • Maintain client relationships; investigate and resolve inquiries and problems • Process account applications and ensure documents in compliance with industry and firm regulations • Compile and prepare portfolio performance reports and review packages for client meetings• Manage tax reporting issues – generate capital gain/loss reports and determine book values

  • Investment Associate

    Oct 2007 - Dec 2010

  • Junior Investment Associate

    May 2006 - Oct 2007

  • Cage Administrator

    Nov 2005 - May 2006
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  Invesco Canada

  Jan 2011 - now

  • Manage tactical and strategic asset allocation rebalancing process – implement system changes, thorough planning of trading activities, communication with portfolio managers and traders• Interact with investment heads and portfolio managers for trade approvals and strategy changes due to fund restructuring, regulatory restrictions and/or large cash flows• Oversee currency hedging process – monitor discrepancies in hedged positions versus targets, generate currency forward trades, coordinate with FX traders and settlements team, manage and roll forward maturing contracts• Lead annual firm-wide GIPS verification audit – maintain relationships with external auditors, analyze & summarize relevant firm and performance data, provide timely response to inquires from auditors• Provide leadership, advice and support for other team members; maintain good morale and foster teamwork Show less • Oversee day-to-day monitoring and trading of all fund-of-fund portfolios (Intactive & PowerShares) • Firm expert in Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) and ongoing maintenance of performance measurement database (Statpro) to ensure adherence to the Standards• Monitor portfolio cash flows through analysis of projection reports and spend/raise cash as required • Gather and analyze commissions data; creation of semi-annual soft dollar board reports • Work closely with various departments including legal & compliance, fund accounting, and product management Show less

  • Fund Analytics Manager

    Aug 2015 - now

  • Investment Operations Analyst

    Jan 2011 - Jul 2015