SEASONED ACCOUNTANT, WITH 18 YEARS OF PROGRESSIVE EXPERIENCE IN FINANCIAL SERVICES EDUCATION SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY — JAMAICA, NY Bachelor of Science in Accounting, May, 1998 x Recipient of Saint Vincent de Paul Scholarship x Currently pursuing CPA Designation EXPERIENCE DEUTSCHE BANK, JACKSONVILLE, FL BUSINESS ANALYST/ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT JAN 2015 – PRESENT x Interact with Compliance Officers to prepare user requirements and functional specifications for required trade surveillance compliance models; draw on extensive product knowledge to facilitate articulation of solution requirements. x Work with databases in order to model the logic requirements of the trade surveillance models as per available data; Coordinate with IT and data providers any clean-up of necessary data. x Interact with Technology to review technical specifications, database architecture, data ingestion, data translation. x Provide lead during the Quality Assurance phase of the project; Log issues into the relevant tracking tool, providing guidance on solutions. x Interact with Technology and Compliance Officers to coordinate the User Acceptance Testing phase of the project, including writing test plans, test cases, and coordinating any issues identified during this phase of the project. x Assist in preparation of senior management Steering Committee presentations and any high level metrics requested by Compliance Officers or senior management. x Liaise with the Compliance Officers after rollout of production models to identify any issues or provide tactical solutions. AXIOM INVESTMENT ADVISORS, NEW YORK, NY (FUND WOUND DOWN IN APRIL 2013) CONTROLLER JAN 2010 – JULY 2013 x Performed monthly accounting close for management companies, including related variance analysis and commentary, expense analysis, preparation of accruals and adjustments. Prepared monthly, quarterly, annual financial statements to meet internal reporting requirements. x Proactively involved with enhancing infrastructure to improve controls and reporting; implemented and designed checklist to ensure integrity of processes. x Analyzed processes and worked with programming team to improve reporting capabilities. x Involved in all financial aspects of the organization due to its small size. x Performed monthly Partner Allocations and monthly valuation of underlying funds. x Set up new entities in QuickBooks and MS Excel based on the appropriate legal documents. x Preparation of annual budget; reviewed and amended monthly budget in accordance with the CFO. x Managed the year-end audit and tax work. x Interacted with management, traders, technology, administrators, and prime broker on a daily basis. x Oversaw the bank reconciliation process and assisted with resolving discrepancies as needed. x Verified the calculation of management and performance fees prepared by the administrator. x Assisted Investor Relations in the dissemination of data to investors and potential investors. x Initiated cost reduction initiatives by analyzing operating expenses. x Project manager for special projects and requests of the Investor Relations Department. x Assisted CCO with compliance issues; integral member of the team responsible for CFTC/NFA Registration x Managed two junior members of the Finance team; oversee and review relevant financial data. PATRICK R. THORNTON  913 2nd Street South, Apt. 207; Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 • Email: pthornton718@gmail.com  718.360.6566 2 XERG ADVISORS, NEW YORK, NY CO-FOUNDER/CEO DEC 2008 – DEC 2014 x Conceived and funded the development of an Artificial Intelligence based, automated, modular trading system, capable of trading across a multitude of instruments. This technology is currently being deployed at several hedge funds. x Performed market analysis using the lean start-up method to determine product, price point, and competitive landscape. x Analyzed clients’ processes to determine appropriate solutions based on existing infrastructure and budget constraints. x Negotiated terms of contracts and consulting engagements, ensuring satisfaction of all parties involved. x Generate new business through various methods; expanding relationships with existing customers. x Developed marketing material and presenting to potential clients. x Traded currency pairs in live market conditions, helping to develop indicators and improve the algorithm. GALLEON GROUP, NEW YORK, NY MAR 2005 - JUN 2008 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT NEW YORK SOFTWORKS, FRESH MEADOWS, NY APR 2002 - FEB 2005 ASSISTANT CONTROLLER/PROJECT MANAGER DEUTSCHE BANK, NEW YORK, NY & LONDON, ENGLAND FEB 2001- MAR 2002 ASSOCIATE, PRIME BROKERAGE CLIENT REPORTING GROUP THE BANK OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK, NY JUNE 1998 - AUG 2000 SYSTEMS SUPPORT SPECIALIST, MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT 1999-2000 INVESTMENT ACCOUNTANT, MUTUAL FUND DEPARTMENT 1998-1999 COMPUTER SKILLS QuickBooks, Oracle SQL Developer, Advent Axys (Portfolio Accounting Software), EZE Castle, NinjaTrader, Spotfire, Invest One (Mutual Fund Accounting Software), MS Office, Visio, Bloomberg, Reuter’s, SQL, Expert in using keystroke short-cuts PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Options, Swaps, Futures, Derivatives