Justin Kesheneff, Global Fixed Income Corporate Actions, Senior Product Manager, Bloomberg
How long have you been active with ISITC?
I’ve been a member since Fall of 2022.
What boards, working groups, etc. do you / have you participated in at ISITC?
I’ve had the honor of participating in both the Corporate Actions and Reference Data & Standards working groups. I’ve also recently joined as a Co-chair of the newly launched Technology Forum.
What do you consider to be the top benefits of being active in ISITC?
The opportunities for networking with experienced professionals that are focused in similar areas is extremely useful for gaining perspective and insight into some of the trends and challenges that the industry is currently facing.
What is your role at Bloomberg?
I’m currently in a strategic product development role at Bloomberg primarily focused on Fixed Income Corporate Actions.
What do you find most exciting with your current focus at Bloomberg?
With the global corporate actions’ industry going through a transition to ISO 20022 standards, combined with increasing event volumes, there’s so much opportunity to solve the problems that are inundating market participants through the effective deployment of innovative technologies.
What’s the most impactful career advice you received?
Find out what you’re good at, whatever it may be, and put in the time and effort to become excellent at it. Excellence isn’t magic, or even ability; it’s habit.Do you have a personal philosophy by which you live your life?
Strive to always be improving yourself and never get complacent.