Akash Kadlag
Business Analyst
Pune
Summary
As a Business Analyst at FinIQ Consulting, I bring a hybrid skill set that bridges financial domain expertise and technical development capabilities. Specializing in Private Wealth Management with a strong focus on FX Derivatives, I design and implement innovative solutions that enhance trading strategies and operational efficiency for global clients.
I have hands-on experience with:
Financial instruments: FX Options, Structured Products, Bonds, EQ Connect
Technologies: C#, Angular, .NET Framework, SQL, C++, FIX Protocols basics
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Business Analyst
FinIQ Consulting
Pune
07.2021 - Current
- Onsite Client Engagement: Delivered real-time solutions and resolved client queries with prompt responsiveness, especially during the go-live phase of critical deployments.
- Product Delivery & Support: Successfully delivered FX Derivatives, FX Cash, and Equity products. Handled production-side issues using SQL, ensuring smooth post-deployment operations.
- Development Experience: Contributed to trading application development using C# and Angular, ensuring technical robustness in financial workflows.
- Trade Lifecycle & Workflow: Worked extensively on the trade lifecycle of FX Derivatives products such as Vanilla Options, Barriers, Strategies, TRF/Pivot, as well as ELN, FCN, BEN, AQ/DQ.
- Interface Integration: Proficient in managing and supporting key trading system interfaces like Sabre and Murex, ensuring operational continuity and timely issue resolution.
- Product Schedule: Familiar with product schedule generation based on trade frequency and client requirements.
- Financial Modeling: Applied mathematical models in C++ using techniques like Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees, Newton-Cotes, and Lagrange's Theorem to build accurate and efficient pricing tools.
- Actively participated in team meetings to share knowledge, exchange ideas, address challenges, and collaborate on potential solutions.
- Performed gap analysis between existing systems or processes and desired state, identifying areas for improvement or enhancement.
Education
Bachelor of Computer science -
K.K Wagh Institute of Engineering Education And Research
India 05.2018 - 05.2022
Higher Secondary Education -
Dr. B.G Dere English Medium School And College
India 05.2016 - 05.2018
Secondary Education -
Dr. B.G Dere English Medium School
India 05.2014 - 05.2016
Skills
SQL
Lifecycle of a product
Schedule generation knowledge regarding FX Options and Structured products
Knowledge about Solace, Active MQ, T24
FIX protocol
Unix commands
MS excel
SQL
FX Derivatives, Equities, Bonds
Structured products
Knowledge about Lifecycle events for a product
Excellent communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills
Leadership skills
Flexibility
SQL proficiency
Microsoft Office Suite
Quality assurance
Test case scenarios
Product development
Agile methodologies
Workflow optimization
SQL and databases
C#
Net framework
Angular
C
Production Support
Project Delivery
Software Development
Projects
FX Derivatives Platform for leading firm
Key Responsibilities:
- Issue Resolution: Diagnosed and resolved critical production issues using SQL, C#, and the .NET Framework, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted trading operations.
- Testing & Quality Assurance: Conducted functional testing of trade lifecycle events and validations for vanilla and complex FX Derivative structures.
- Production Client Handling & Support: Served as a key point of contact for client queries, offering prompt solutions and expert guidance on product and technical concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Indian Society of Technical Education : Core Committee member Sports: Volleyball, Cricket, Football.College
Timeline
Business Analyst
FinIQ Consulting
07.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Computer science -
K.K Wagh Institute of Engineering Education And Research
05.2018 - 05.2022
Higher Secondary Education -
Dr. B.G Dere English Medium School And College
05.2016 - 05.2018
Secondary Education -
Dr. B.G Dere English Medium School
05.2014 - 05.2016