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Devta P Shukla

Devta P Shukla

Lead Business Analyst | Financial Data Management & Project Delivery
Greater Noida

Summary

Lead Data Analyst with 13+ years of expertise in reference data management, pricing, and project leadership across asset classes and global markets. Proven track record in SimCorp Dimension enhancements , OTC pricing , and automation initiatives , delivering efficiency gains and regulatory compliance. Adept at managing vendor relationships, optimizing processes, and leading global cross-functional teams to successful project outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4020
4020
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Lead Business Analyst

Simcorp India LLP
05.2021 - Current
  • Led and delivered multiple end-to-end projects across asset management and trading domains, ensuring 100% on-time delivery, and alignment with global business goals.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams (IT, Operations, Risk, and Product) to gather requirements, define functional specifications, and implement scalable automation solutions, improving process efficiency by 20%–30%.
  • Drove automation initiatives and enhanced UI/UX, resulting in improved user adoption, and reduced manual intervention.
  • Directed resource planning, process design, and quality assurance, leading to a 15% reduction in operational errors, and faster client onboarding cycles.
  • Developed and maintained MIS reports, SOPs, dashboards, and KPI decks to provide actionable insights, and support executive-level decision-making.
  • Delivered SimCorp Dimension reporting enhancements (including 032 reports and performance validations) that streamlined reporting timelines, and improved data accuracy.
  • Conducted daily price validations, leveraging Reuters, Bloomberg, and IDC, ensuring 99.9% accuracy in market and corporate action security pricing.
  • Managed OTC securities pricing (CDS, CDX, IRS, ILS, FX Options, Swaptions) via Bloomberg BVPM; implemented dual-source validation with IHS Markit, strengthening pricing controls.
  • Executed pre-market QC reports for equities, fixed income, FX, OTCs, and swaps, proactively identifying anomalies before the market open.
  • Led business analysis on legacy systems, designed data flows , and defined integration/migration strategies , enabling seamless technology transitions.
  • Authored BRDs, FSDs, user guides, and test plans; spearheaded UAT and stakeholder walkthroughs to ensure alignment and sign-off.
  • Delivered client training and facilitated knowledge transfer , ensuring smooth post-go-live support.
  • Supported project governance and strategic planning across global teams, driving alignment with corporate objectives, and regulatory standards.

Manager Reference Data

Saxo Group
04.2020 - 05.2021
  • Managed reference data and pricing for multiple asset classes while optimizing vendor relationships (ICE, Morningstar, Activ Financial) to improve data quality and service delivery.
  • Directed MDM operations—including calendar setup, corporate actions, and trade configurations—executing high-profile events that enhanced efficiency and client confidence.


Senior Business Analyst

Reval
03.2016 - 03.2020
  • Defined functional specifications for new and existing datasets by researching market/reference data conventions and collaborating with vendors, clients, and financial engineers.
  • Drove process improvements and technical execution , translating business requirements into scalable solutions and leading QA/UAT for defect-free delivery within an Agile SDLC.
  • Managed end-to-end project lifecycle , coordinating on-site/offshore teams and implementing timely system updates to mitigate risks and ensure operational continuity.

Process Specialist

Infosys
09.2014 - 03.2016
  • Processed and reconciled domestic, international, derivative, and FX transactions across multiple product types, resolving discrepancies and ensuring compliance and data integrity .
  • Developed user-focused documentation to enhance system adoption , reduce support dependency, and enable efficient self-service troubleshooting .

Process Analyst

Broadridge Financial Solutions
08.2012 - 08.2014


  • Monitored margin accounts to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, conducting risk assessments, analyzing positions, and recommending actions to mitigate exposure.
  • Reviewed and processed margin calls, maintaining clear stakeholder communication, and proactively tracking utilization trends to prevent forced liquidations.

Sales Executive

Sharekhan
03.2011 - 08.2012
  • Acquired and retained HNI and institutional clients through networking, referrals, and targeted strategies, driving sustained business growth.
  • Delivered customized brokerage solutions by assessing risk profiles and serving as the primary advisor for client inquiries, portfolio updates, and investments.

Education

Bachelor -

UNIVERSITY of GORAKHPUR
Gorakhpur, GORAKHPUR

PGDM -

UNIVERSITY of CHANDIGARH
Chandigarh, CHANDIGARH
06-2011

Skills

  • Data reference and pricing
  • Data validation in SCD
  • Data analysis
  • Stakeholder management
  • Vendor management expertise
  • OTC valuation expertise
  • Data mapping
  • Product management

Skillsets & Industry Tools

  • Simcorp Dimension
  • GAIN from AIM
  • SQL
  • KNIME to automate OTC pricing
  • Markit EDM
  • Bloomberg
  • IDC
  • EIKON Reuters
  • MorningStar
  • Markit Intelligence from IHS/S&P Global

Timeline

Lead Business Analyst

Simcorp India LLP
05.2021 - Current

Manager Reference Data

Saxo Group
04.2020 - 05.2021

Senior Business Analyst

Reval
03.2016 - 03.2020

Process Specialist

Infosys
09.2014 - 03.2016

Process Analyst

Broadridge Financial Solutions
08.2012 - 08.2014

Sales Executive

Sharekhan
03.2011 - 08.2012

Bachelor -

UNIVERSITY of GORAKHPUR

PGDM -

UNIVERSITY of CHANDIGARH

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