Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Software
Timeline
Projectsworked
Roles And Responsibilities
Playing cricket and Badminton
Projects worked
Roles And Responsibilities
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Ashish Konathala

Reference Data Manager I
Hyderabad

Summary

Experienced professional seeking a challenging position to excel through dedication, a proactive approach, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for work. Fully committed to utilizing logical and reasoning abilities to achieve personal and organizational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
3
3
Languages

Work History

Reference Data Associate - I

JP Morgan Chase & Co
06.2022 - Current
  • Supported data-driven decision making by providing accurate and timely reports to management.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure data consistency and quality across multiple platforms.
  • Enabled better-informed decision-making across departments by designing tailored reports highlighting key metrics specific to each function.
  • Managed complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality data products and successful Go-lives
  • Managed over 1-2 FTE saves by developing automated processes for routine tasks, reducing manual efforts and increasing productivity levels.
  • Participated in creation of detailed documentation outlining data workflows, processes, and governance guidelines.
  • Mentored team members for career advancement, fostering pipeline of future leaders.
  • Implemented business intelligence solutions to increase operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
  • Played key role in migrating large datasets to new systems, minimizing disruptions to business operations

Team Lead

JP Morgan Chase & Co
01.2019 - 05.2022
  • Build, document & stimulate business processes using Signavio
  • Proactively resolve open issues and escalation by engaging with multiple team to identity root cause
  • Publishing weekly, monthly metrics to stakeholders and management team
  • Respond to queries from multiple departments like Middle office, Traders, Client onboarding, Sales, regulatory teams
  • Perform Research, verification and analysis of data and arrive at conclusive actions
  • Ensure identified risks and problems are clearly documented along with project SOP's.
  • Promoted positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Evaluated new analytics tools and technologies, making recommendations for adoption based on potential impact on organizational goals.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define key performance indicators and develop actionable insights from large datasets.
  • Streamlined data processing pipelines by automating manual tasks, reducing time spent on repetitive work.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.

Sr Team Member

JP Morgan Chase & Co
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Assisted colleagues with problem-solving efforts when faced with complex issues or roadblocks, leveraging expertise gained from previous experiences in similar situations.
  • Identified areas for improvement within team, implementing targeted strategies to address gaps in skillsets or knowledge.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination on key projects and initiatives.
  • Contributed to achieving departmental goals through consistent performance and strong work ethic.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Deputy Manager Scale - II

ICICI Bank Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Improved customer retention rates through consistent follow-ups, updates on product changes, and offering tailored solutions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complex inquiries, issues, and concerns.
  • Performed root cause analyses on identified issues, providing actionable recommendations for long-term improvements in business practices.
  • Collaborated with management to develop action plans to address identified issues, fostering proactive approach to risk management.
  • Maintained detailed records of completed audits for reference purposes, ensuring easy access to historical information when needed.
  • Reconciled branch reports and general ledger accounts to identify unusual transactions, fraud and accounting errors.
  • Proactively highlight potential issues to management and Compliance

Education

Post Graduation Diploma in Banking And Finance -

Manipal Academy of Banking
Bengaluru
09.2013 - 2014.09

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Avanthi Institute of Engineering & Technology
Visakhapatnam
04.2008 - 2012.05

Skills

Decision-Making

Certification

Digital accelerator - Green Belt Certified

Accomplishments

  • Registered idea and collaborated with digital tools implementation team to build strategic solution using Alteryx to automate the manual activity which would help reduce the manual maker efforts by 4hrs with a reduction in cycle time by 96% along with improved checker & audit controls and real time reporting of exceptions and metrics
  • Digital Tools implementation - Quarterly Excellence Award
  • Operations - Quarterly Excellence Award Feb 2023
  • Operations - Quarterly Excellence Award Sep 2021

Software

Alteryx

Signavio

Python

MS Office Tools

Timeline

Reference Data Associate - I

JP Morgan Chase & Co
06.2022 - Current

Team Lead

JP Morgan Chase & Co
01.2019 - 05.2022

Sr Team Member

JP Morgan Chase & Co
01.2017 - 12.2018

Deputy Manager Scale - II

ICICI Bank Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2016

Post Graduation Diploma in Banking And Finance -

Manipal Academy of Banking
09.2013 - 2014.09

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Avanthi Institute of Engineering & Technology
04.2008 - 2012.05

Projectsworked

  • Product Service Relationships Maintenance & Activation
  • Qualified Financial Contracts
  • MiFID & EMIR requirements
  • LEI Audit Reportings
  • Reference Data Analytics
  • ServiceNow deployment and integration
  • Data Migration & Testing


Roles And Responsibilities

As part of reference data operations projects at JP Morgan Chase & Co, aligned with regulatory requirements and focused on process re-engineering and automations using tools such as Alteryx, Signavio & Python. Responsibilities also include performing roadmaps for the successful implementation of new strategic initiatives and their go-lives in multiple trading platforms, providing after go-live support for traders and business, performing internal quality checks to ensure data accuracy maintain high standards of "right first time" quality, updating process document timely, simulating business processes, prioritizing client amendments, providing feedback for team improvements, resolving issues through stakeholders engagements, publishing metrics, responding to queries from various departments, identifying and reporting production bugs, conducting research and analysis to resolve client escalations and ensuring risk and issues are clearly documented per standard operating procedures 

Playing cricket and Badminton

  • Stress Relief: Engaging in regular physical activity like badminton helps reduce stress and anxiety, leading to better mental well-being and productivity at work.
  • Teamwork and communication: Playing doubles requires coordination and effective communication with your partner, mirroring collaboration and teamwork.
  • Handling success and failure: Cricket teaches players how to handle both success and failure gracefully. Winning and loosing are part of the game, and learning to cope with disappointment or success with humility is a valuable lesson applicable in all areas of life.


Projects worked

  • Product Service Relationships Maintenance & Activation
  • Qualified Financial Contracts
  • MiFID & EMIR requirements
  • LEI Audit Reportings
  • Reference Data Analytics
  • ServiceNow deployment and integration
  • Data Migration & Testing


Roles And Responsibilities

As part of reference data operations projects at JP Morgan Chase & Co, aligned with regulatory requirements and focused on process re-engineering and automations using tools such as Alteryx, Signavio & Python. Responsibilities also include performing roadmaps for the successful implementation of new strategic initiatives and their go-lives in multiple trading platforms, providing after go-live support for traders and business, performing internal quality checks to ensure data accuracy maintain high standards of "right first time" quality, updating process document timely, simulating business processes, prioritizing client amendments, providing feedback for team improvements, resolving issues through stakeholders engagements, publishing metrics, responding to queries from various departments, identifying and reporting production bugs, conducting research and analysis to resolve client escalations and ensuring risk and issues are clearly documented per standard operating procedures

Ashish KonathalaReference Data Manager I