Aadhar Kothare

• Experienced Project Manager with a focus on WM Regulatory Change Delivery projects in APAC. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure successful end-to-end project implementations, mitigating risks and meeting regulatory deadlines while adhering to Project Governance documentation.
• Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
• Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
• Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
• Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions for complex problems.
• Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
• Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
• Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
• Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
• Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
• Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
• Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.
• Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks.
• Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing on strategy, adjustments and progress.
• Led multiple projects, including:

- AMFI - Code of Conduct: Implemented new requirements to ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct of Mutual Fund Distributors.

- Data Protection - California Privacy Rights Act: Implemented new requirements to provide California residents with enhanced rights regarding their Personal Information.

- Data Protection - China Personal Information Protection Law: Implemented comprehensive regulations for the protection and processing of personal information within/outside China.

- US Taxation - US LLP 1446(f): Implemented tax amendments for non-US clients earning gross proceeds from the sale of investments in US PTPs.

- Managed the end-to-end implementation of the India Listed Derivatives (NEST implementation) project, integrating LSEG's NEST platform with CS internal applications for listed derivatives and Algo trading.

- Successfully implemented MAS FRC and Branch Framework, MAS Risk Mitigation, and HKMA Risk Mitigation projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for cross-border arrangements and non-centrally cleared OTC Derivatives Contracts.

Client: Citibank Ltd. - Project FRSD

• Led offshore team in data migration from existing system (FRS) to new system (Pearl) due to discontinuation of customer support.
• Drafted and executed test scenarios/test cases, coordinating with Citi's business teams.
• Developed Business Requirements Document (BRD) for outbound files generated from system change and migration.
• Familiarized with process models for both FRS and Pearl systems.

Client: Citibank Ltd. - Project Full Suite Implementation - Genesis Integration

• Led a 5-member consultant team as the Lead for Genesis integration.
• Coordinated with Citi's team to transfer additional work to LTI.
• Ensured reconciliation of Balance Sheet & Income Statement accounts between Full Suite and Genesis applications.
• Raised production issues and collaborated with technology teams to resolve them through data patches.
• Worked closely with Citi's business teams to draft requirements and write the BRD for Full Suite Implementation.
• Created SOP documentation for knowledge transfer to new joiners.
• Raised Change Requests (CR) for process modifications and new outbound files.

• Conducted research and prepared reports on Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) for NSE client and RegTech for City of London client.
• Contributed to a Thought Leadership report on Brexit and its impact on FS IB captives in India.
• Engaged in Internal Audit projects for HDFC Bank and Axis Bank.

Client: Nomura India Pvt. Ltd. - Project Tree - Brexit (Change Management Team)

• Collaborated with the Project Manager to organize German SME workshops for Risk, Finance, and Operations work-streams to discuss Target Operating Model.
• Assisted in drafting and updating the Project Plan using Microsoft Project Plan.
• Analysed and documented front-to-back process flow for FX, adhering to MiFid II guidelines.
• Developed global markets test conditions/cases for FX as an asset class, encompassing 5 different booking models.
• Prepared Requirements Traceability Matrix for the target operating model across various work-streams.
• Managed testing for over 1200 test cases and a Master Run-book for UAT testing across 200+ systems and different asset classes and functions in Nomura.
• Generated testing metrics for each cycle and shared them with stakeholders.
• Oversaw completed Trading Controls testing across asset classes.

• Analysed requirements and constructed data and process models
• Developed technology project scopes and operational impacts
• Designed process solutions and user interface screens
• Created and executed test scenarios/cases for business applications
• Coordinated with development team and resolved defects
• Assisted in coordinating business analyst tasks on projects
• Involved in templates and process models creation
• Supported TPO approvals documentation for APAC countries

Project MIO (Market Infrastructure Oversight)

• Conducted scoping, gap analysis, and requirements analysis
• Created test scenarios and executed multiple testing cycles
• Managed defects and prepared reports for stakeholders
• Contributed to lessons learned and provided trainings and demos

Project CSA (Credit Support Annexure)

• Created user interface screens for the Digital CSA application
• Defined user stories and process models
• Managed JIRA for application development and testing
• Developed IM/VM taxonomy and load-sheet for governing laws
• Prepared and executed test scenarios and managed defects

Project CMH (Collateral Management Hub) –

• Conducted scoping, gap analysis, and requirements analysis
• Created test scenarios and executed multiple testing cycles
• Managed defects and prepared reports for stakeholders
• Contributed to lessons learned and provided trainings and demos

Project Clarient (KYC) -

• Participated in user stories discussions and created process models
• Completed gap analysis and prepared extensive test suites
• Executed test cases, managed defects, and prepared reports
• Analysed policy rules engine and created policy test scenarios
• Streamlined User Access Management process and created procedure manuals

• Researched and analysed UPC codes, mapping them to the business rules engine for accurate tax determination.
• Automated US Sales & Use tax forms by researching and converting metadata.
• Analysed tax rates and structures for multiple countries, creating business rules for accurate tax liability determination.

• Tax Analyst - Consultant with expertise in analysing Balance Sheet and Income Statement for tax liability determination and filing tax returns for FSI-RICS mutual fund companies.
• Successfully handled Project FSI-RICS - BTS North East, New York, managing tax responsibilities for regulated investment companies.
• Skilled in auditing and ensuring compliance with Foreclosure and Bankruptcy documents.
• Recognized for delivering high-quality results and ranked among the top 5 performers in the team during Project Regulatory Consent Order (JPMC-RCO) - AERS business group.

• Conducted analysis and reconciliation of sundry and suspense accounts under Other Assets/Other Liabilities using PeopleSoft Financials, identifying risk items and proposing write-offs/provisions to minimize risk.
• Generated reports for stakeholders and regulatory reporting purposes.
• Reviewed and analysed foreign currency remittance documents, ensuring compliance before approving for processing.
• Managed reconciliation of tax payments (TDS/Stax) with tax liabilities in the general ledger, including filing of Stax half-yearly returns.