Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
With extensive experience in capital markets, derivatives, and alternative investments, I bring a wealth of expertise to my role as Director at Morgan Stanley, where I focus on driving operational excellence in structured note lifecycle management. Passionate about ensuring precision in financial processes, I am dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation to streamline operations and deliver exceptional outcomes in alignment with the organization's commitment to excellence. At Morgan Stanley, I currently lead efforts in managing the lifecycle of rates structured notes, including complex rate fixings, coupon payments, and final redemptions. My role also involves optimizing capital through trade compression activities such as coupon blending and quantile analysis, while ensuring the resolution of cash flow breaks and broker reconciliations. With a focus on accuracy, collaboration, and robust control frameworks, I contribute to ensuring operational integrity and efficiency.
• Monitored and executed rates structured notes life cycle events, ensuring accurate calculation of complex rate fixings and timely coupon payments. • Conducted trade compression activities for capital optimization, utilizing tools like Coupon Blend and Trioptima. • Investigated and resolved cash flow breaks, enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Executed trade capture and validation processes, ensuring accuracy against source documents. • Conducted comprehensive reconciliations using Bloomberg and Aladdin platforms, enhancing operational efficiency. • Collaborated with custodians on corporate actions, managing income processing and securities lending reclaims.
• Managed the booking, redemption, and amendment of trades within the Trade Support Unit at Societe Generale Global Solution Centre. • Handled settlement fails across multiple platforms, ensuring timely resolution of queries and maintaining position integrity. • Monitored P&L fluctuations and operational risks, contributing to the accuracy and consistency of end-of-day positions.
- Understood and learnt about control and process related work and procedures (NAC-Risk control)
• Performed comprehensive accounting and auditing functions, ensuring accuracy in financial records. • Managed monthly transaction recordings in Tally, enhancing efficiency in financial reporting. • Conducted GST and K-VAT filings, along with meticulous reconciliations for compliance. • Assisted clients with service tax registration and prepared income tax returns for various assesses.