Ambi Ambachew

Address: 3100 S Manchester St. #821

Falls Church, VA 22044
(202) 247-6334
aa782532@westpost.net
Education:
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
MBA Student Expected Graduation 12/2010
3.4 GPA
George Mason University Fairfax, VA
B.S. Finance 12/2002
3.0 GPA
Summary:
Highly motivated insightful financial professional with proven ability to achiev
e and exceed all revenue and business-development goals by in high pressure envi
ronments:
Skilled at consulting with clients to solve their complex business issues while
developing strategic solutions that strengthen their overall investment goals
Relationship development expertise that compliments the ability to aggressively
build a solid client base and drive revenue growth
Proven leadership and team building skills coupled with the ability to direct st
rong teams in developing effective relationships and by providing sound investme
nt services
Work Experience:
05/06 -Current
Wachovia
Vienna, VA
Financial Specialist
Assisted with the development of tools and training to enhance investment knowle
dge for the customer and to increase the overall efficiency with the firm
Developed a detailed understanding of the customers portfolio holdings and then
built a long-term advisory relationship by analyzing situations from the client'
s perspective with the goal of achieving results which are in the best interest
of the client and Wachovia
Supported the gathering and retention of assets under management by working clos
ely with portfolio managers
Serve as a representative in meetings with institutional prospects, clients, and
consultants
Provide investment strategy and performance guidance to internal staff members i
ncluding financial advisors, financial specialists and other staff responsible f
or producing and delivering content to internal and external audiences
08/05-05/06
Hold Brothers Online Investments
Jersey City, NJ
Equities Trader
Implemented and developed systematic trading strategies for NYSE listed stocks o
ver a short term and intraday time horizon
Input system parameters to generate quotes, assisted the specialist in maintaini
ng a orderly market through matching tickets, maintaining positions, and produci
ng P & L reports
Used quantitative strategies in analyzing pre-trade expectation and post-trade p
erformance while understanding the economic implications of various trading aven
ues, market mechanisms and transaction costs
Made quick decisions using complex business analyses that involved difficult tra
de-offs while remaining adaptive to the rapid evolution of the market
04/03-08/04
Wachovia Securities
Mclean, VA
Registered Account Administrator
Performed complex account reconciliation in a timely and accurate matter, ensuri
ng compliance with Wachovia's policies and procedures
Monitored customer accounts working closely with our clients, other administrato
rs in the department as well as other personnel in other departments within Wach
ovia
Executed daily review and maintenance of client accounts including administrativ
e changes, cash and security movements, account transfers, re-orgs and performan
ce issues
Opened new accounts, handled check requisitions, reconciliation of bank statemen
ts, worked with client statements and capital gains
03/02-04/03
First Union Securities Tyson's Corner, VA
Cold Caller
Obtained and managed an ongoing seminar for retirement planning
Averaged over 450 leads a month
Implemented database to store prospective clients

Credentials:
Professional Licenses
Series 7 & 63-in good standing
Life and annuities
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and Outlook
Internet Proficient
Lotus Notes & I Notes