Aravind Ravichandran
Chennai
Summary
Accomplished finance operations professional with 15+ years of experience across Investment Banking Operations, Asset Servicing, Master Data Management, and Exception Management. Proven expertise in managing complex migrations, stakeholder coordination, trade lifecycle oversight, and process enhancements. Adept in regulatory controls, settlement investigations, team leadership, and risk mitigation with a consistent track record of delivering high-impact outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President – Investment Banking Operations
Barclays
Chennai
08.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded the reverse migration of Investment Banking Exception Management from Accenture to Barclays, successfully transitioning operations in-house and building a high-performing team of ~18 FTEs.
- Lead the entire Exceptions Management function for Investment Banking Operations, with responsibility for global oversight of trade lifecycle breaks, static mismatches, post-settlement amendments, and system-related discrepancies.
- Support settlement and asset servicing as an exception management lead by ensuring trade settlements are executed on time, client impact is minimized, and service standards are upheld across EMEA and APAC markets.
- Act as the Asset Servicing Oversight for APAC, managing all corporate action events (mandatory/voluntary), dividends, coupon payments, and global conversions while ensuring accurate entitlement allocation and risk mitigation.
- Partner cross-functionally with Front Office, Middle Office, and downstream operations teams to resolve trade exceptions, manage fails, and ensure real-time updates to client instructions and static data.
- Manage and monitor high-volume internal flows such as lift trades, skip bookings, PB switches, CFD transfers, and internal bookings with strict control adherence.
- Implemented automated exception monitoring and resolution workflows using Alteryx, leading to significant operational efficiency—resulting in a cost savings of approximately 8 FTEs.
- Govern Standard Settlement Instructions (SSI) setup and maintenance, validation of foreign exchange move fees, and execution of custodian payments via BMW, ensuring compliance with internal controls and market regulations.
- Ensure continued audit readiness, KRI/KPI performance, and SLA adherence, even during periods of high market volatility or resourcing constraints.
- Key Achievements:
- Strategic Elimination of Static Exceptions:
- - Reduced ~8,000 settlement exceptions annually (~600/month) via one-time static data clean-up.
- - Aligned data for over 80,000 client records, improving STP.
- - Delivered £2 million savings annually and saved 1.2–1.5 FTEs.
- Permanent Fix via Real-Time API Sync:
- - Implemented API callback between static source and legacy platforms.
- - Won 1st Prize in 2024 Innovation & Collaboration Awards.
- Exception Reduction in Internal Settlement Trades:
- - Handled 100k+ internal trades and reduced breaks by 95% (~300/day).
- - Saved 2 FTEs and improved KRI/KPI metrics.
Assistant Manager – RFT SAP Master Data
Barclays
Chennai
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed SAP master data (profit/cost centers, company codes), interfacing with BCE and RDM SSC.
- Oversaw SAP authorization database and journal control.
- Ensured SOX compliance, RACM documentation, and audit coordination with KPMG.
- Supported automation initiatives and change management.
Analyst – Investment Banking & Barclaycard International (Asset Servicing)
Barclays
Chennai
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Oversight of corporate actions, income events, and instruction settlement.
- Resolved nostro/depot breaks, managed amendments, and regulatory compliance.
- Supported CASS audits and client money processes.
Officer – Global Banking
Citibank
Chennai
10.2013 - 12.2015
- Delivered services under Global Assets & Liabilities.
- Handled escalations, reconciliations, and disputes.
- Recognized thrice with O&T awards for service excellence.
Customer Support Executive
Ahoy Networks
Chennai
12.2008 - 09.2013
Education
MBA - Banking & Finance
Alagappa University
Chennai01.2022
B.Sc. -
Margregorious College, University of Madras
Chennai03-2011
H.S.C. -
Baktavatsalam Vidyashram
Chennai01.2008
S.S.L.C. -
Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai01.2006
Skills
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- UK Certified Energy Advisor
- Dell Certified Technician
- Lower in Typewriting (English)
- Exception management
- Data analysis
- Process automation
- Corporate actions
- Risk mitigation
- Performance metrics
- Operational efficiency
- Stakeholder engagement
- Change management
- Business development
- Risk management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Operations management
Accomplishments
- Citi O&T Award (Thrice) – 100% CSAT & client delight
- Star Performance Award – Energy Helpline (UK)
- Barclays Townhall Recognition – RFT data ops enhancements
- 1st Prize – 2024 Innovation & Collaboration Awards (Barclays)
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Languages
English, Tamil
First Language
Timeline
Assistant Vice President – Investment Banking Operations
Barclays
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager – RFT SAP Master Data
Barclays
11.2020 - 07.2022
Analyst – Investment Banking & Barclaycard International (Asset Servicing)
Barclays
05.2017 - 09.2020
Officer – Global Banking
Citibank
10.2013 - 12.2015
Customer Support Executive
Ahoy Networks
12.2008 - 09.2013
MBA - Banking & Finance
Alagappa University
B.Sc. -
Margregorious College, University of Madras
H.S.C. -
Baktavatsalam Vidyashram
S.S.L.C. -
Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School