Jackson Abraham
Sydney
Summary
With 18 years of experience in the finance industry, this candidate possesses a strong background in investments, wealth management, super, audit assurance, and compliance roles. Over 13 years in investments and wealth management, valuable expertise has been developed in identifying opportunities, selecting products and managers, financial modeling, stakeholder management, risk management, and due diligence. Recent positions at JBWere (NAB), KPMG, and Aware Super have prioritized adherence to regulatory and licensee standards while implementing remediation frameworks across investments, insurance, products, and super. Additionally, this candidate has successfully structured training resources and delivered training on critical technical matters such as dynamic asset allocation strategies, model portfolio construction/efficient frontier, and remediation frameworks.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Assessment – Advice Remediation
JBWere Wealth Management (NAB)
07.2023 - Current
- Audit financial advice against regulatory and licensee compliance standards for super and investments
- Determine risk mitigation and compensation strategies to address Client detriment
- Achievements:
- Actively volunteered for project related discussions with the Team Lead and Business Analysts, and constructed project management tools / aids in relation to Work Instructions for ‘Limited File Assessments (LFA)’, recording lookback reassessments within the LFA report, style guide draft for reassessment summary, reassessment attestation content text, and comprehensive case trackers to record the entire case journey
- Worked with Methodology team to discuss, recommend and create process decision tree for Asset Allocation assessment
- Demonstrated sample automation tool capability for Listed Securities Assessment
Senior Consultant – Super Advice Remediation
Aware Super
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Audit ASIC regulatory compliance on ‘Defined Benefit’ super advice
- Recommend risk mitigation and remediation strategies for inappropriate advice
- Achievements:
- Demonstrated consistently high-quality case through-put and panel approvals
- Actively worked with management to optimise assessment tools and enhance review process
- Accommodated changing case priorities and met time criticalities in each project
Senior Consultant – Quality Assurance – Investments and Super Advice Remediation
KPMG (Client NAB)
11.2019 - 07.2022
- Audit regulatory and licensee compliance on super, pension, SMSF and investment advice
- Review complex investment advice strategies and themes involving gearing, alternatives, insurance, hybrids
- Determine risk mitigation and compensation strategies to address Client detriment
- Achievements:
- Trained KPMG Sydney and Melbourne teams on technical remediation calculations
- Constructed time-attribution excel tool to analyse efficiencies across assessment functions
- Proactively recommended improvements in process efficiencies
- Won recognition in 2020, 2021, 2022 for quality, teamwork, initiatives, and through-put volume
- Selected as one of two key consultants to work on niche compliance project on property advice
Credit Assessment – Mortgage and Debt Consolidation
Aussie Finance and Home Loans (AFHL)
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Lead customer through the entire mortgage application process
- Negotiate interest rates with top-tier banks and financial institutions
- Proactively review interest rate movements and suggest fixed and variable components split
- Ensure mortgage credit assessment complied with Licensee and Regulatory Standards
- Achievements:
- Restructured firm’s compliance to a robust framework
- Introduced ‘Debt Consolidation’ to expand the firm’s product range
- Introduced ‘Mortgage Protection Insurance’ through strategic tie-up with leading Insurer
- Increased ‘Brand Visibility’ through social media marketing
- Created knowledge content to improve ‘Brand Perception’
Compliance Manager
Nest Egg Financial Planning
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Ensure compliance matters were addressed so the firm’s sale arrangement could materialise
- Achievements:
- Successfully led the challenging time-critical assignment to completion before scheduled deadline (2-weeks)
Wealth Manager, Investment Committee Executive – Multi Family Office
Client Associates
05.2005 - 02.2019
- Wealth Management for ultra-high net-worth Clients’ wealth and Institutional treasury
- Manage stakeholders in the family-office chain with a team of analysts and operations executives
- Don the role of a private CFO for the Client to address all financial needs
- Portfolio Risk Management, Model Portfolio construction, Asset Allocation
- Monthly meetings to review Client’s portfolio, asset allocation, cash flow management
- Achievements:
- Led the Fixed Income and Alternatives division as a member of the Investment Committee
- Demonstrated expertise in mezzanine structures, index-linked debentures, multi-asset investments, private equity funds, global funds, alternative commodity and currency structures, derivative products
- Demonstrated knowledge on global markets, global product structures and investment selection
- Set up risk management, compliance and operations framework for Mumbai and UK (London) Office
- Salvaged and stabilised business on two major impact events (Key Person exits)
- Designed training material and conducted ongoing technical training for internal teams
- Resource and personnel management based on capacity planning
- Built ‘Brand Image’ through high-quality advice standards and top-notch service delivery
- Created an excellent service and ethics-based work culture for Mumbai Office
- Proactively initiated and worked on tech mandates to set up in-house portfolio reporting software
- Recognised as ‘Best Adviser of the Year’ for FY 2013-14
- Featured in top 3 ‘Star Performers’ and ‘Best Adviser’ in FY 15-16 in a team of over 100 employees
Education
Diploma - Financial Planning (RG146)
Monarch Institute
01.2018
Microsoft Power BI - Data analytics and visualisation
KPMG LinkedIn Learning
07.2022
Certificate IV - Finance and Mortgage Broking
Kaplan Professional
01.2019
Certified Financial Planner, CFP - undefined
Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB)
01.2013
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Indian Institute of Planning and Management
01.2005
Bachelor of Commerce - Australian Bachelor equivalent by AQF
University of Mumbai
01.2002
Skills
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Wealth management
- Risk Return Assessment
- Investment Analysis and Selection
- Stakeholder Management
- Training and Development
- Data presentation
- Model Portfolio Construction
- Credit assessment
- Due diligence and Onboarding
- Financial Planning
- Process Improvement
Certification
- Certified Financial Planner, CFP
- Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking
Timeline
Case Assessment – Advice Remediation
JBWere Wealth Management (NAB)
07.2023 - Current
Senior Consultant – Super Advice Remediation
Aware Super
07.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Consultant – Quality Assurance – Investments and Super Advice Remediation
KPMG (Client NAB)
11.2019 - 07.2022
Compliance Manager
Nest Egg Financial Planning
05.2019 - 05.2019
Credit Assessment – Mortgage and Debt Consolidation
Aussie Finance and Home Loans (AFHL)
04.2019 - 11.2019
Wealth Manager, Investment Committee Executive – Multi Family Office
Client Associates
05.2005 - 02.2019
Microsoft Power BI - Data analytics and visualisation
KPMG LinkedIn Learning
Certificate IV - Finance and Mortgage Broking
Kaplan Professional
Certified Financial Planner, CFP - undefined
Financial Planning Standards Board (FPSB)
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Indian Institute of Planning and Management
Bachelor of Commerce - Australian Bachelor equivalent by AQF
University of Mumbai
Diploma - Financial Planning (RG146)
Monarch Institute
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