AYUSHI KUNDI
Pune
Summary
Results-driven Senior Analyst with extensive experience in Middle Office Operations, specializing in confirmations, settlements, and cash management. Exceptional technical understanding to ensure efficient processing and authorization of financial transactions, including FXs, FDs & NDFs. Adept at managing large volumes of transactions daily while maintaining high accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. Strong communicator, coordinating effectively with cross-functional teams to optimize operational workflows and enhance overall efficiency. Self-reliant to perform analysis and make recommendations to meet project deadlines.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Analyst, Market Operations
Northern Trust
Pune
2021.07 - Current
- Actively engaged in the Investment Outsourced Market Operation Team, functioning as the Middle Office for Investment Managers to facilitate third-party FX trades.
- Ensured that all trades are accurately matched on the CMS FINASTRA matching platform, and CLS matching is completed before the cutoff time to prevent any trade failures.
- Oversaw corporate and inter-bank payments related to various SWIFT instructions, including MT103, 202, 210, 300, 304, 320, and 321.
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development while enhancing overall team performance.
- Coordinated with front offices, traders, custodians, and counterparties via phone and email to address payment, settlement, and confirmation issues, such as delayed or missing funds and trade mismatches.
- Reviewed and analyzed trade exceptions, investigated to avoid duplicate entries and incorrect cash projections, and reconciled cash discrepancies between clients, custodians, and the back office.
- Collaborated with other teams on client static data updates, cash SSI updates on the OMGEO ALERT platform, and managed any changes on the client, custody, or broker side that could impact the trade lifecycle.
Authorizer, Wholesale Banking Operations
HDFC Bank
2018.08 - 2019.08
- Led a team of three inputters as a Clearing and CMS authorizer.
- Authorized and processed over 600 outward clearing cheques daily under CTS, ensuring all technical/UV verifications were completed within the cut-off time with no exceptions.
- Prioritized the authorization and liquidation of more than 50 inward clearing, fund transfer, and RTGS/NEFT cheques.
- Oversaw the generation of over 100 reports and maintained 20 registers daily to track all activities.
- Managed the liquidation and release of value dates for instruments, except those returned, by monitoring over 35 suspense and general ledger accounts at the end of the day.
- Coordinated with the Retail Branch Banking department to ensure timely handover of systems.
- Successfully handled three process audits and one main audit during my tenure.
- Engaged with customers and delivered quality service.
Education
M.Com -
Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi
2017-01
B.Com (Hons.) -
Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi
2015-01
AISSCE (Class XII) -
Aditya Birla Public School
Nagda2012-01
AISSE (Class X) -
Aditya Birla Public School
Nagda 2010-01
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Interpersonal Skills
- Decision-Making
- Process Improvement
- Time management
- Analytical Thinking
- Task Prioritization
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
- Excellent Communication
INTERNSHIPS
Finance Intern, Grasim Industries Ltd.
- Assisted the team in Funds Flow Management, FOREX analysis, Purchase & Payroll Accounting
- Authored a comprehensive report on the Working Capital Management of Grasim Industries Ltd.
Accomplishments
- Felicitated with Chairman’s Award (₹1 Lakh) by KM Birla for academic excellence in CLASS XII
- Secured AIR 2 in Commerce Talent Search Examination
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Planned a Blood Donation Camp in my hometown in association with HDFC BANK
- Delivered Career counseling sessions to 100+ students of SRRJV School, Khachrod
- Auditioned & selected a team of 20 out of 300 applicants for SRCC street play, ‘Bhram’ which gave 11 podium finishes in inter-college competitions across IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi & D.U.
Affiliations
- Cooking
- Singing
- Public Speaking
- Reading spiritual literature
Timeline
Senior Analyst, Market Operations
Northern Trust
2021.07 - Current
Authorizer, Wholesale Banking Operations
HDFC Bank
2018.08 - 2019.08
M.Com -
Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi
B.Com (Hons.) -
Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi
AISSCE (Class XII) -
Aditya Birla Public School
AISSE (Class X) -
Aditya Birla Public School
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