Anoop K R
Kochi
Summary
Banking professional with 10 years of experience in Treasury & Markets Operations, currently serving as Senior Manager – Treasury Operations at Federal Bank. Demonstrated expertise in FX, derivatives, money markets, and investment portfolio operations, alongside strong regulatory reporting knowledge. Proven ability in managing stakeholder relationships and leading teams through critical regulatory transitions and automation projects. Skilled in reconciliations, valuations, liquidity management, and risk controls.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager – Team Lead, Derivatives Settlement & IBU Operations
Federal Bank
Kochi
05.2025 - Current
- Directed Derivatives Settlement and IBU operations desk to ensure seamless transaction processing.
- Oversaw end-to-end settlements for derivative transactions, including IRS, FX Forwards, Options, and structured deals.
- Managed IBU operations encompassing trade settlement, reconciliations, nostro funding, and client reporting per GIFT City IFSC standards.
- Coordinated with front office, counterparties, custodians, CCIL, and regulators for confirmation matching and issue resolution.
- Ensured timely regulatory submissions for IBU transactions in compliance with IFSC/RBI guidelines.
- Drove process automation and control enhancements to minimize settlement risk and bolster resilience.
- Supervised team performance to guarantee adherence to SOPs and prompt escalation of issues.
- Collaborated with auditors and compliance teams to maintain a strong risk control and governance framework.
Senior Manager
Federal Bank
Kochi
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Continued to handle activities of the Regulatory Reporting, Valuation, and Reconciliation desk.
- Oversaw valuation of treasury investments (Govt. Securities, Corporate Bonds, PTCs, SRs, Mutual Funds, listed & unlisted Equities).
- Ensured accurate and timely submission of RBI returns including Form A, SFR, Form VIII, CCP exposure, Client Ownership data, and other supervisory data sets.
- Maintained reconciliations of the Bank’s investment portfolios across G-Secs, Equities, Non-SLR Bonds, Mutual Funds, and AIFs.
- Provided daily MTM data on investments, derivatives, and hedge positions to senior management for decision-making.
- Monitored SOD compliance under SEBI LODR guidelines, ensuring timely disclosures and covenant checks.
Manager
Federal Bank
Kochi
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Handled responsibilities within the Regulatory Reporting, Valuation, and Reconciliation desk of the Treasury Division.
- Performed daily, monthly, and periodic valuation of treasury investments including Government Securities, Corporate Bonds, PTCs, SRs, Mutual Funds, and both listed and unlisted Equity instruments.
- Developed expertise in interest rate yield curve–based pricing methodologies for plain vanilla bonds, structured instruments, and exotic bonds with embedded options/staggered repayments.
- Automated the valuation system by leveraging Robotic Process Automation (RPA), enabling seamless upload of inputs such as G-Sec prices/yields, AMFI NAVs, equity prices, FIMMDA yield curves, and security-level valuation data, improving accuracy and auditability.
- Submitted critical regulatory returns including Form A (NDTL for CRR/SLR), SFR, Form VIII, Qualified Central Counterparty exposure, Client Ownership data, cross-border IRS reporting, and multiple RBI returns (ALM exposure, Asset Quality, FSI, RBS data, Network Analysis).
- Coordinated with MIS Division and RBI for validation and submission of reports; represented Treasury Ops during inspections and audits.
- Participated in migration of reporting from XBRL to CIMS framework, embedding additional control checks.
- Reconciled investment portfolios across Government Securities, Equities, Non-SLR Bonds, Mutual Funds, and AIFs, ensuring ledger balances aligned with depositories and custody records.
- Designed Excel-based reconciliation/validation templates to improve accuracy, reduce errors, and strengthen internal controls.
- Sent daily Mark-to-Market (MTM) reports on investments, derivatives, and hedge positions to senior management for risk and strategy decisions.
- Handled external audit for BCMS certification; gained expertise in BCMS concepts and documentation including BIA, FRSP, Risk Registers, and Impact Assessments.
- Played a pivotal role in implementing RBI’s Sep 2023 guidelines on investment portfolio classification and valuation, ensuring timely transition to the new accounting regime effective 1st April 2024.
- Ensured SOD compliance under SEBI LODR guidelines, including timely issuance of disclosures and periodic covenant monitoring.
Assistant Manager
Federal Bank
Kochi
10.2018 - 02.2022
- Handled settlements, accounting, and trade documentation for Money Market, Fixed Income, Derivative, and Securitised instruments.
- Conducted valuation of treasury products under the Domestic Treasury segment, supporting daily P&L and balance sheet reporting.
- Maintained the Bank’s PSL shortfall deposit portfolio, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and efficient fund placement.
- Played a key role in automating PSL portfolio-related processes, reducing manual intervention and improving accuracy.
- Oversaw Money Market reporting and settlements, ensuring timely execution and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed G-Sec settlements, accounting, and reconciliations for both client and proprietary trades.
- Handled Equity settlements in primary market (IPOs, private placements) and secondary market trades; managed settlement and accounting of AIF investments, coordinating with AIF houses on taxation and reporting matters.
- Supervised corporate bond trade reporting, accounting, and reconciliations, including investments in PTCs, Security Receipts, Corporate Bonds, PSU Bonds, and NBFC Bonds.
- Participated in the Bank’s Wholesale CBDC Pilot Project, handling settlements in Money Market and G-Sec transactions.
- Actively worked on operational risk containment, driving process optimization and efficiency improvements in treasury back-office operations.
- Liaised with banks, brokers, mutual funds, corporates, depositories, RBI, FIMMDA, CCIL, and auditors (internal & external) on settlement, compliance, and reporting matters.
Clerk
Federal Bank
05.2015 - 10.2018
- Handled cash management activities including deposits, withdrawals, remittances, and vault balancing with high accuracy and adherence to audit norms.
- Served as the first point of contact for customer servicing, managing queries on savings/current accounts, term deposits, loans, and digital banking solutions.
- Assisted in account opening and KYC documentation, ensuring full compliance with RBI and internal guidelines.
- Supported branch operations such as clearing, fund transfers, and reconciliation of suspense accounts, reducing operational errors and improving customer turnaround time.
- Collaborated with relationship managers to promote cross-selling of banking products (insurance, deposits, loans), contributing to branch business targets.
- Gained exposure to regulatory compliance, audit requirements, and risk checks, forming the base for subsequent specialization in Treasury and Markets Operations.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering
Thiruvanantapuram08-2013
Skills
- FX and derivative operations
- Trade lifecycle management
- Regulatory reporting
- Investment portfolio valuation
- Reconciliations and break resolution
- Liquidity and nostro account management
- Risk control frameworks
- Automation and robotic process automation
- Stakeholder and client management
- Team leadership and governance
Certification
- JAIIB (Junior Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers)
- CAIIB (Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers)
- Certificate examination in AML/KYC
- Certificate in foreign exchange
- Certificate Examination In Foreign Exchange Facilities For IndividualsCertified Treasury Professional
- Diploma in treasury, investment, and risk management
- NISM – Interest Rate Derivatives Certification
- NISM – Currency Futures Certification
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Affiliations
- Love to sing
- Love to dance
Accomplishments
- Represented the bank in the Forex Association of India 31st Annual Assembly, 2022, in Thailand
- Represented the department in various forums and has addressed the audience with automation-related activities, which the department has achieved
Timeline
Senior Manager – Team Lead, Derivatives Settlement & IBU Operations
Federal Bank
05.2025 - Current
Senior Manager
Federal Bank
10.2024 - 05.2025
Manager
Federal Bank
02.2022 - 10.2024
Assistant Manager
Federal Bank
10.2018 - 02.2022
Clerk
Federal Bank
05.2015 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Sree Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering
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