Abhilasha Basera

• Gathered and analyzed business requirements, translating them into actionable user stories to develop efficient solutions, and enhance operational workflows.
• Developed and automated Power BI dashboards with DAX, data modeling, and performance tuning, reducing manual reporting time by 40% and improving fund settlement tracking for institutional clients across the UK and EMEA.
• Optimized SQL queries for high-volume cash flow reconciliation and trade settlement analysis, cutting discrepancies by 25%, and improving financial reporting for APAC and European markets.
• Led UAT testing and defect management, ensuring 99.8% error-free deployments, reducing onboarding time by 25%, and improving system enhancements through stakeholder collaboration.
• Spearheaded Box Reporting automation by integrating SQL with Power BI, enhancing reconciliation processes for initial, actual, and contract notes, leading to improved regulatory compliance.
• Drove process automation initiatives using SQL, Power BI, and Alteryx, reducing manual effort by 60%, minimizing errors in fund reconciliations, and improving operational efficiency.
• Worked with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to track KPIs, analyze fund performance, and improve risk assessment reporting, reducing reporting errors by 30%.

Key Projects and Contributions:

• Power BI & Reporting Automation: Designed and implemented interactive Power BI dashboards with DAX and data modeling, automating reporting workflows, and reducing manual effort by 40%. Enhanced real-time financial insights for senior stakeholders, supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Nexen System Integration: Led the automation of fund transfer reconciliations within the Nexen system, improving operational efficiency by 25% and reducing reporting delays for institutional clients across the UK and EMEA.
• Regulatory Compliance Initiative (GDPR & MiFID II): Developed compliance monitoring dashboards in Power BI, standardizing regulatory reporting, and reducing compliance risks by 30%. Improved audit readiness and enhanced reporting accuracy for European financial markets.

• Analyzed a large volume of data to identify patterns, trends, and correlations.
• Conducted in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to identify trends and generate insights.
• Supported senior management in making informed decisions by delivering timely and accurate research findings.
• Created and maintained a database to store research data.
• Delivered 40+ research reports with timely, accurate findings, supporting senior management in informed decision-making for key business initiatives.