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Kavita R. Patil

Kavita R. Patil

Senior Associate
Bengaluru

Summary

Senior Associate with 9 years of investment banking operations experience, specializing in trade middle office, corporate actions, risk management, reconciliation, and exception management. Proficient at driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity. Demonstrates strong leadership skills, with a focus on team mentoring and guidance


Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

SENIOR ASSOCIATE - LISTED DERIVATIVES CONTROLS

Goldman Sachs
09.2023 - 03.2025
  • Verify trade bookings to ensure alignment with exchange requirements (e.g., Nasdaq, Euroclear, NSE).
  • Reconcile cash, positions, and margins across multiple systems with precision.
  • Identify and resolve transaction discrepancies by collaborating with operations teams.
  • Manage aged exceptions and unreconciled items to maintain a healthy risk profile.
  • Collaborate across departments to improve reconciliation processes for efficiency
  • Address client escalations promptly by coordinating with the client service team
  • Conduct cross-functional training initiatives to strengthen team capabilities
  • Mentor and guide team members to foster professional growth and development


SENIOR ASSOCIATE - EQUITIES EXECUTION MIDDLE OFFICE

Goldman Sachs
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Executed timely and accurate trade matching, shaping, and allocation for equity transactions, ensuring successful completion by T+1.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for clients, addressing trade-related inquiries with efficiency and expertise.
  • Facilitated seamless coordination between front office, back office, and client middle office teams to optimize trade processing and resolution.
  • Demonstrated strong risk management capabilities for trades executed in emerging and Middle Eastern markets, mitigating potential exposure effectively.
  • Managed key middle office functions, including Buy-ins and corporate actions, ensuring compliance and operational integrity.
  • Led a team of analysts and associates, providing mentorship, training, and oversight to enhance performance and ensure the accuracy of deliverables.

OPERATIONS ANALYST

JP Morgan Asset Management
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Collaborated with teams to resolve fixed income trade discrepancies efficiently.
  • Coordinated with custodians and internal teams to address outstanding trade breaks.
  • Conducted in-depth exception research and resolved issues across multiple financial products.
  • Reconciled investment manager accounts with various custodians for accuracy and compliance.

SENIOR ANALYST

Northern Trust
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Resolved complex exceptions in securities lending operations
  • Trained analysts on corporate actions and risk management
  • Coordinated entitlement reconciliations with internal/external stakeholders

Education

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

Karnataka University Dharwad
Dharwad, Karnataka
01.2008 - 01.2011

OPERATIONS ANALYST - Reconciliation

JP Morgan Asset Management
08.2019 - 04.2021

SENIOR ANALYST - Securities Lending Department

Northern Trust
01.2016 - 01.2019

Skills

  • Proficient in risk mitigation
  • Reconciliation process management
  • Operational streamlining
  • Exception Management
  • Enhanced STP efficiency
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Operational process supervision
  • Analytical root cause evaluation
  • Cash flow management
  • Professional mentorship
  • Stakeholder engagement strategies
  • Migration project coordination

Accomplishments

  • Migration Leadership: Directed the successful transition of Listed Derivatives (LD) Controls from Bangalore to Hyderabad, ensuring seamless operational continuity. Managed the migration of UK DRIP, SCRIP, and OCD event processes from London to Bangalore, streamlining workflows and enhancing efficiency.
  • Process Optimization & Risk Mitigation: Reduced aged breaks by 90% through strategic escalation protocols, proactive issue resolution, and continuous on-the-job training, strengthening operational integrity.
  • Automation & Efficiency Enhancements: Improved reconciliation tool accuracy from 95% to 98% by refining automation processes, increasing data integrity, and boosting overall system efficiency.
  • Proactive Settlement & Compliance: Prevented significant financial penalties through preemptive settlement resolutions, risk assessment, and regulatory adherence, reinforcing business stability.
  • Client Service Excellence: Consistently recognized and awarded for delivering high-quality client support, exceeding expectations, and implementing optimal solutions to enhance customer satisfaction.

Project

IFA EXCEPTION ENHANCEMENT
Reduced processing time from 5 hours to 3 hours by increasing exception thresholds Improved IFA margin exception validation accuracy by leveraging better platforms

Improved IFA margin exception validation accuracy by leveraging better platforms


CUSTOMER CASH RECONCILIATION ENHANCEMENT

Streamlined customer cash reconciliation and reduced average break creation rate from 20 to 0 per week and manual journal processing from average 15 to 10 per day


Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 07/31/90
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Indian

Timeline

SENIOR ASSOCIATE - LISTED DERIVATIVES CONTROLS

Goldman Sachs
09.2023 - 03.2025

SENIOR ASSOCIATE - EQUITIES EXECUTION MIDDLE OFFICE

Goldman Sachs
04.2021 - 08.2023

OPERATIONS ANALYST

JP Morgan Asset Management
08.2019 - 04.2021

OPERATIONS ANALYST - Reconciliation

JP Morgan Asset Management
08.2019 - 04.2021

SENIOR ANALYST

Northern Trust
01.2016 - 01.2019

SENIOR ANALYST - Securities Lending Department

Northern Trust
01.2016 - 01.2019

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -

Karnataka University Dharwad
01.2008 - 01.2011
Kavita R. PatilSenior Associate