Aravindh Ramachandran
Coimbatore
Summary
Accomplished Finance & Investment Banking Operations professional with over 11 years of experience in collateral management, reconciliation, fund accounting, and GL/AR processes. Expertise in managing regulatory portfolios (AIFMD, UCITS) and driving process automation, including the automation of 100+ funds. Strong background in stakeholder management and process transformation. Seeking MID/TOP roles to support operational improvement and strategic initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate – Investment Banking Operations
State Street Corporate Services Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - Current
- Perform cash, stock, and repo reconciliation {Futures, Forwards, Options and Swaps} across multiple custodian accounts which includes 1200+ funds and major reporting ensuring with accurate valuation.
- Lead collateral reconciliation processes across regulatory and non-regulatory portfolios.
- Managed reconciliation processes for various financial instruments.
- Collaborated with onshore teams (Ireland) for reconciliation, reporting, and issue resolution, enhancing cross-border operations.
- Acted as primary SPOC for client communication, maintaining SLA adherence and delivering quality on time.
- Conducted detailed investigations of 600+ aged breaks weekly, efficiently resolving discrepancies to maintain operational integrity.
- Automated 100+ funds using Smart Stream, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency
- Delivered significant FTE savings through process automation initiatives
- Recognized as Automation SPOC driving transformation initiatives
- Consistently awarded for performance, quality, and timeliness
Accounting Officer – GL & AR
RR Donnelley
04.2017 - 04.2022
- Managed end-to-end General Ledger and Accounts Receivable processes
- Performed Balance Sheet reconciliations, TB analysis, and financial reporting
- Coordinated SAP to HFM data loads and mapping requests to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Managed intercompany transactions, audit support, and statutory reporting
- Prepared amortization schedules, accruals, and 100+ journal entries
- Processed 100+ invoices daily, ensuring timely billing and cash flow management
- Received client monetary award (£1000) for resolving critical billing issues
- Contributed to process stabilization during COVID BCP by implementing effective financial controls
- Recognized for high accuracy and process excellence
Officer – Operations
Wipro Ltd
12.2014 - 04.2017
- Achieved 100% accuracy in handling 500+ claims under claim processing
- Earned client recognition for enhancing yearly revenue by $25,000 through efficient processing
- Streamlined productivity by implementing VBA and automation initiatives
- Coordinated issue resolution with clients and vendors to enhance service delivery
- Prepared dashboards, performance reports {KPI/KRI}, and analytics
- Managed end-to-end warranty claim processing and validation
- Received multiple performance appreciations
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science
Chennai01-2014
Skills
- Investment Banking Operations
- Fund Accounting
- Reconciliation
- Collateral
- Regulatory Exposure
- AIFMD
- UCITS
- Financial Accounting
- BS Reconciliation
- US GAAP
- Process automation
- SmartStream
- VBA
- Power BI
- SAP
- Oracle JDE
- Stakeholder management
- Cross-Border Coordination
Accomplishments
- Automated 100+ funds, significantly reducing manual workload and errors
- Delivered measurable FTE cost savings through automation initiatives
- Consistently recognized as Top Performer across all organizations
- Strong experience in client-facing roles and global stakeholder management
- Played key role in process transitions and operational improvements
Languages
- English
- Tamil
- Malayalam
- Hindi
Certifications And Learning
- Pursuing CS Executive Program
- Knowledge in Power BI & Automation Tools
- Continuous learning in process improvement and analytics
Timeline
Senior Associate – Investment Banking Operations
State Street Corporate Services Pvt Ltd
04.2022 - Current
Accounting Officer – GL & AR
RR Donnelley
04.2017 - 04.2022
Officer – Operations
Wipro Ltd
12.2014 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science