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Aparna Kadam

Mumbai

Summary

Accomplished financial operations professional with over a decade of experience in Trade operations, reconciliation, and operational risk management within top-tier investment banking environments. Proven track record of mitigating operational risks, enhancing process efficiencies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional service. Adept at data analysis, project management, and developing robust client relationships.

Core Competencies developed with a strong professional experience into Trade Operations Management, Reconciliation and Break Resolution, Data Analysis and Reporting, Project Management, Regulatory Compliance, Process Optimization and most importantly Client Service Excellence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Associate

Morgan Stanley
04.2016 - Current

Trade Support Group(Position reconciliation)-Oct2024-Present

  • Conduct T+1 reconciliation of trades and resolve discrepancies related to security information, trading dates, executed quantities, thereby reducing breaks and settlement fails.
  • Played leadership role by initiating a training plan and presenting it to wider group to share knowledge of the complexity and accuracy of the cross functions process from a risk mindset.


Commissions Management Group(CMG)-Oct 2022-Sept2024

  • Identifying trading discrepancies between client records CMG databases related to research commissions with regards to equity product. Resolve discrepancies by working with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
  • Review all open payments in CMG database and update payment status by reconciling with Firm’s GL. Coordinate corrections on payments with Accounts Payable and Controller groups.
  • Support the development and implementation of risk policies and control frameworks aimed at minimizing operational risk and enhancing process efficiency.
  • Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly metric dashboards, providing critical insights for business decision-making and strategy development.


Client Service Group-Trade allocation & Confirmation processing-July 2018-Sept 2022

  • Supported the core risk management & Trade life cycle functions for Equity product such as Trade booking/allocation, confirmation, new client onboarding, exceptions management & breaks management. Ensured accuracy and compliance are met whereby final trade settlement takes place.
  • Partner with technology and change management teams on business and regulatory-driven projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery of solutions.
  • Train new team members, perform first-level checks, and provide feedback on functional areas of development to ensure high team performance and continuous improvement.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including traders, counterparties, legal, credit, technology, and finance teams to align business needs and priorities.


Fees and Commissions team(FCS) For Listed derivative product- April 2016-June 2018

  • · Worked on Creating/updating Commission schedules for new/existing clients.
  • · Managed trade flow exceptions to make sure there are no fees/commissions breaks.
  • · Liaising with Brokers and Clients for executing agreements.

Associate

Syntel
09.2013 - 04.2015
  • Our responsibilities at Syntel included · Placing Deal on stocks in live environment, Sale Repurchase, transfer of Stocks.
  • Looked after the total Trade Cycle i.e. From First investment Until it got Settled.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering an inclusive work environment that encouraged collaboration and innovation.

Officer

ICICI Bank
11.2011 - 06.2013

Credit Cards Operation Division

  • Responsibilities such as Raising service request of disputes for clients and Handling customer queries Complaints and Grievances through mails.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and process related knowledge.

Education

Bachelor of Accounting - Banking And Finance

G.N.Khalsa College of Management And Studies
Mumbai, India
06-2011

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Training and mentoring
  • Project management
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Performance evaluations
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Accomplishments

  • Achieved multiple number of Firm value awards through effectively helping with exceptional client service at Morgan Stanley.
  • Received Certification and appreciation for being a part and presenting database for Senior Associate LEAD program.

Certification

Certification In Investment Banking Operations Professional in the year June 2015-Dec 2015

Timeline

Senior Associate

Morgan Stanley
04.2016 - Current

Associate

Syntel
09.2013 - 04.2015

Officer

ICICI Bank
11.2011 - 06.2013

Certification In Investment Banking Operations Professional in the year June 2015-Dec 2015

Bachelor of Accounting - Banking And Finance

G.N.Khalsa College of Management And Studies
Aparna Kadam