Xuan Lap (Leo) Tran
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Experienced finance professional with 9+ years of expertise in treasury operations, asset management, financial products, AML/KYC, and compliance. Currently transitioning into software engineering through Coder Academy's Web Development Bootcamp (expected D/HD performance, completion in 2-3 months). Proficient in JavaScript, React, Node.js, Python, HTML/CSS, and databases. Proven ability to lead teams, develop efficient systems, and provide technical support. Adaptable, detail-oriented learner seeking opportunities to leverage unique finance-tech skillset as a Software/Web Developer.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cash Management Associate
Trimont Real Estate Advisors
01.2024 - Current
- Managed and monitored various assets for clients like Deutsche Bank, Blackstone, UOB, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and client expectations
- Reviewed and adjusted IPD/interest models, interest calculations, prepayments, and debt restructuring scenarios
- Monitored loan-to-value (LTV) and interest coverage ratio (ICR) for assets and loans, ensuring alignment with loan covenants and market conditions
- Reviewed compliance certificates, insurance certificates, valuation reports, financial reports, and borrowers' performance reports, reporting any risks or discrepancies
- Led the APAC Accounts Receivable team, liaising with finance teams in UK and India, coordinating meetings, and ensuring timely invoicing
- Successfully pushed all invoices pending above 90-120 days to be completed, with all remaining invoices within 30-60 days
- Acted as an Appian platform Champion, representing the APAC office in the management (implementation or maintenance) of Trimont's Appian platform, including liaising with US and UK teams, training APAC team members, and providing front-line support
- Developed and presented a simplified Cash Management/Payment and Settlement workflow system, including Payment templates and Record/Reconciliation Check, to increase scalability, efficiency, and volume processing capacity
- Conducted banking and cash management activities, including local and foreign currency transactions, bank account reconciliations, account setups, and user access management
- Participated in testing new systems for Facility Agent and Security Trustee Services, utilizing experience from previous roles, assisting in decision-making processes, and successfully testing and coming up with an agreement on the system selection choice.
Senior Cash Management Officer
Perpetual Limited
09.2015 - 12.2023
- Performed and monitored all banking and cash management related activities, including liquidity/account management, domestic and international payments, and trade settlements through EXIGO
- Processed/verified 100-300 manual payments/trades and monitored 20,000-30,000 automated payments on a daily basis (approx
- 500 RTGS, 4000+ NON-RTGS and 25000+ DE) with payment amount up to $xxx million or occasionally $ billion, using more than 20 banking platforms
- Dealing with both internal and external clients and ensuring client instructions to be properly acted upon within required time frames
- Collaborated and conducted training for new staffs (4 out of the current 9 CMT staffs)
- Led a small team of 3 payment operators, ensuring an efficient and timely payment settlement process throughout the day.
Client Cash Intern – Global Cash Operations
State Street Global Services
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Dealt with institutional clients to facilitate funding process, handling transactions from $100,000 to average $10 million
- Worked mainly in: Sydney IBS; NZClear; booking entry verifying for AUD/NZD & London Funding; CLS reconciliation at the end of day
- Checked payment process and assisted other staff when required with: RITS, Currency Position, AustraClear (Exigo), SWIFT Instructions (including cancellation and amendment)
- Ensured work was completed in accurate and timely manner (tight cut-off time), and submitted for final review with complete analysis and commentary
- Ensured appropriate utilization of in-house systems
- Assisted with responding promptly to internal queries and participated in the resolution of queries
- Communicated and engaged collaboratively with all teams as well as internal clients across organization.
Education
Higher Education Diploma of Information Technology -
Coder Academy, Sydney
09.2024
Bachelor of Applied Finance -
Macquarie University
07.2015
Skills
- HTML
- CSS
- JS
- Python
- React
- Nodejs
- Flask
- PostgreSQL
- Database
- GitHub
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Treasury Settlement
- AML/KYC
Websites
Languages
English
Etoro Portfolio Manager (Popular investor) of a small fund $55k+ and 25+ copiers
Utilised my extensive experience and knowledge in finance to create and manage a portfolio on eToro. This involved not only providing others with the opportunity to copy and replicate my performance but also sharing news, analysis, and investing knowledge. The primary goal was to assist others in making well-informed investment decisions.
Timeline
Cash Management Associate
Trimont Real Estate Advisors
01.2024 - Current
Senior Cash Management Officer
Perpetual Limited
09.2015 - 12.2023
Client Cash Intern – Global Cash Operations
State Street Global Services
06.2015 - 09.2015
Higher Education Diploma of Information Technology -
Coder Academy, Sydney
Bachelor of Applied Finance -
Macquarie University
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