Leticia Gutierrez

Driven operations and trading professional with over 35 years of experience in enhancing trade processes and ensuring compliance. Adept at leveraging analytical skills and data analytics to drive informed decision-making and optimize trading outcomes. Committed to fostering team development through mentorship and training, creating a culture of continuous improvement.

Trading Ops Team Lead at ONE AMERICA FINANCIAL (2014-01 – 2026-01)

• Led team through strategic initiatives, enhancing overall performance and collaboration.
• Facilitated conflict resolution sessions, improving team dynamics and cohesion.
• Encouraged professional development opportunities, supporting individual career growth.
• Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.

Operations and Trading at CITY NATIONAL BANK (2000-01 – 2014-01)

• Executed trades efficiently, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Prepared journal entries to record, adjust, and reconcile transactions in the accounting system.
• Investigated any discrepancies or irregularities identified during the reconciliation process.
• Reviewed data entry into accounting system for accuracy prior to posting.
• Assisted with month-end close processes by preparing various reconciliations including balance sheet accounts.
• Prepared audit schedules requested by external auditors related to reconciliations, accruals, and prepaid expenses.

Reconciliation Analyst at NORTH AMERICAN TRUST CO (1997-01 – 2000-01)

• Conducted extensive research into customer accounts as needed to resolve outstanding issues.
• Provided support in responding to inquiries from internal departments regarding account balances or transaction details.
• Collaborated with accounting team members on special projects as required.

Reconciliation Specialist at DANIELSON TRUST (1994-01 – 1997-01)

• Trained junior staff on reconciliation procedures, fostering a culture of accuracy and diligence.
• Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations for multiple accounts.
• Provided support during external audits, responding promptly to auditor inquiries regarding reconciliations.
• Reconciled inter company transactions on a monthly basis to ensure accurate reporting of results.

Reconciliation Specialist at WESTERN TRUST SERVICES (1991-01 – 1994-01)

• Tracked payments made through ACH and wire transfers, verifying information against banking records.
• Received and recorded checks and transfers.
• Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
• Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.

Computer entry – Coleman College (1990-01)