Fjodor Zahharov
Edinburgh,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in corporate finance, accounting principles, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrates proficiency in GAAP standards, NAV calculation, and mergers and acquisitions knowledge. Skilled in data analysis and process improvement, leveraging advanced Microsoft Excel and SQL knowledge to enhance financial reporting. Adept at using Power BI for insightful report drafting. Committed to driving organisational success through strategic financial management and continuous process optimisation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Fund Implementations/Accounting Analyst
JP Morgan Chase
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Ensured robust NAV oversight with accurate pricing verification and effective control measures.
- Oversaw swing pricing processes, executing full, partial, dynamic and dual calculations.
- Collaborated with third-party administrators to facilitate seamless pricing operations.
- Managed life cycle processes across equities, bonds, FX, and derivatives.
- Tracked daily cash and stock reconciliation discrepancies, addressing issues promptly.
- Coordinated corporate actions and generated daily fund flow summaries for various mandates.
- Assisted in monthly and ad-hoc fund closing activities to ensure timely reporting.
- Liaised with external auditors to uphold transparency during reviews.
- Streamlined reconciliation processes for increased accuracy.
- Utilised advanced Excel functions to enhance productivity.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations, achieved high level of accuracy.
- Implemented new software systems (Alteryx), increased overall operational efficiency.
- Installed internal controls (Excel) and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Created interactive dashboards using Power BI for easy data interpretation and presentation.
- Developed detailed financial reports for informed decision-making.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations for compliance adherence.
Fraud Investigation Analyst / AML Assistant
Chase UK (JP Morgan Chase & Co.)
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: Consumer Banking Business of JPMorgan Chase & Co
- Investigation: Conduct thorough investigations into potential fraud cases, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
- Risk Assessment: Assess and evaluate fraud risk for various products and services, recommending enhancements to mitigate risks.
- Collaboration: Work closely with law enforcement and regulatory agencies as necessary to support investigations and prosecutions.
- Fraud Prevention Strategies: Develop and implement strategies and controls to prevent fraud, including staff training and awareness programs.
- Customer Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence on customers during account opening and periodically thereafter, ensuring compliance with AML regulations.
- Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs): Prepare and submit SARs for any transactions or activities that raise suspicion, documenting all relevant information.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all banking activities comply with local and international AML regulations, keeping up to date with changes in legislation.
- Cross-Departmental Coordination: Collaborate with both the fraud and AML teams to ensure a comprehensive approach to risk management.
- Consumer Banking Business of JPMorgan Chase & Co
Education
BA (Hons) Accounting - Corporate Finance
Edinburgh Napier University
09.2020 - 06.2023
HNC Accounting - undefined
Edinburgh College
09.2019 - 06.2020
Skills
- GAAP standards familiarity
- Familiarity with Power BI
- SQL knowledge
- Report drafting
- Microsoft Excel (advanced)
- Corporate finance knowledge
- NAV calculation
- Process Improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Mathematics
- Accounting principles
- Mergers and acquisitions knowledge
- Asset allocation understanding
- Hedge fund operations knowledge
- Financial markets awareness
- Use of accounting software (Oracle GL)
- Tactical implementation
Certification
ACCA Part-Qualified (SQCF Level 10)
Introduction to Python Programming (SCQF Level 7)
Languages
French
Upper intermediate
Estonian
Native
English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Timeline
Fund Implementations/Accounting Analyst
JP Morgan Chase
10.2023 - 09.2025
Fraud Investigation Analyst / AML Assistant
Chase UK (JP Morgan Chase & Co.)
06.2021 - 10.2023
BA (Hons) Accounting - Corporate Finance
Edinburgh Napier University
09.2020 - 06.2023
HNC Accounting - undefined
Edinburgh College
09.2019 - 06.2020
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