Kendall Austin
About Kendall Austin
Kendall Austin is a Securities Backed Lending Trade & Processing Specialist at UBS, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in finance, having earned an M.B.A. from Middle Tennessee State University and previously held various roles in banking and retail.
Current Role at UBS
Kendall Austin serves as a Securities Backed Lending Trade & Processing Specialist at UBS, a position held since 2015. In this role, Kendall is responsible for applying discounted interest rates to both purpose (Reg T) and non-purpose (Reg U) loans. Additionally, Kendall reviews check and ACH activity to ensure appropriate liquidity and compliance with regulatory standards. The role also involves monitoring and controlling all funds leaving the firm via the ACAT process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of loan accounts.
Previous Experience at SunTrust
Kendall Austin has extensive experience at SunTrust, where various roles were undertaken from 2010 to 2015. Initially, Kendall worked as a Bank Teller for two years, followed by a position as a Teller Coordinator for five months in 2015. Subsequently, Kendall served as a Client Service Specialist for three years, focusing on client interactions and service delivery in the Greater Nashville Area. This experience contributed to a strong foundation in client relations and banking operations.
Education and Expertise
Kendall Austin holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Middle Tennessee State University, completed between 2012 and 2014. Prior to this, Kendall earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics and Business Management from the University of South Carolina, studying from 2005 to 2009. This educational background provides a solid foundation in finance and business principles, supporting Kendall's expertise in processing disbursements for non-purpose loan accounts and managing loan account activities.
Internship Experience
In 2008, Kendall Austin gained valuable experience as a Research Intern at the South Carolina Department of Commerce. This internship lasted for three months and provided insights into economic research and analysis within a governmental context. The experience contributed to Kendall's understanding of economic factors that influence business and finance.
Skills in Loan Processing
Kendall Austin possesses specialized skills in loan processing, particularly in the area of securities backed loans. Responsibilities include correcting check order errors, monitoring intra-account activity for accurate interest application, and processing the linking of collateral accounts to loan accounts. Additionally, Kendall prices Variable and Fixed Rate Loan Accounts at the inception of the loan, ensuring compliance with internal standards and accuracy in financial transactions.