John Sheekey
Summary
Having enjoyed being involved within the finance professional services with over 20 years of experience in banking operations, settlements, and client service across major financial institutions and the public sector. My roles have been recognised for exceptional attention to detail, regulatory compliance, and process improvement. Appreciated to have been skilled in managing complex transactions, optimising workflows, and building strong stakeholder relationships. Also, known to be a reliable and adaptable team player who delivers consistent accuracy in high-pressure environments. An upbeat worker driven to address challenges with resourceful problem-solving and critical thinking. Strong reputation for swift conflict resolution and dependable work ethic. Looking forward to fresh challenges and seeking to leverage extensive financial expertise and a commitment to service excellence in a challenging finance role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Vault Customer Clerk, Settlements
Deutsche Bank
London
2010.08 - 2026.07
- Manage trade settlements, reconciliations, and transaction processing for a major international bank.
- Processed CREST and Euroclear trades, redemptions, and daily funding of customer accounts.
- Liaised with clients and internal teams to resolve settlement queries, ensuring timely and accurate transaction completion.
- Controlled customer custody and cash positions, producing reports for credit management.
- Conducted daily reconciliations and end-of-day checks to maintain operational integrity.
- Recognised for diligence, precision, and strong commitment to compliance and risk control.
- Mentored and trained colleagues, fostering collaboration and enhancing team performance.
- Produced monthly reports that identified opportunities for process improvements, contributing to operational excellence.
- Led a team responsible for supplier management, operational efficiency, and client service.
- Oversaw procurement processes to ensure timely acquisition of goods and services., stock control, and compliance with corporate purchasing guidelines.
Education
9 GCSE’s -
BTEC National Diploma - Business & Finance
Erith College
London 1988.06 - 1990.06
Skills
- Financial settlements
- Regulatory compliance
- Transaction Oversight
- Data analysis
- Process optimisation
- Financial systems
- Spreadsheets creation
- Client management
- Team leadership
- Attention to Detail: Consistently delivers accurate, high-quality work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Professional discretion
- Correspondence handling
- Decision-Making aptitude
- Clerical software utilisation
- Customer relations
Certification
- Introduction to Euroclear UK & Ireland (CREST Settlements)
- RARE Award (Recognizing and Rewarding Excellence)
Timeline
Vault Customer Clerk, Settlements
Deutsche Bank
2010.08 - 2026.07
BTEC National Diploma - Business & Finance
Erith College
1988.06 - 1990.06