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Gaurav Sethi

Gaurav Sethi

AVP CL7 Finance Operations
Delhi

Summary

A versatile professional with proven capabilities in Insurance P&C business, Investment Banking and Financial System domain, seeking challenging assignments in an organization of high repute.

A dynamic professional who possesses 20+ years of experience in Banking Operations, Insurance operations, Client Management, Account Management, Service Delivery, Customer Relationship Management and Process improvement. Strong business acumen with skills in R2R - Premium/claim Reconciliations, Intercompany, Claim management, AR, Cash Apps, Collections, Insurance products Credit Control, Insurance/Reinsurance and Underwriting principles/domains for AIG Property and Casualty (P&C Insurance ) business, driving transformation, innovation and continuous improvement in Third Party & Shared Services environment. Exceptional ability in RPA implementation for Intercompany reconciliation and working on end-to-end RPA solutions for money movement; demonstrated competencies in managing banking operations, developing strategic business relationships, and delivering excellent customer service. Extensive understanding of executing and supporting AIG Multinational's worldwide operational strategy and following Regulatory requirements across multiple regions, as well as managing operations in the execution and delivery of client solutions. Currently Leading team of 102 FTE's managing market of UK, US and APAC Multinational business. Proven experience in steering relationships with stakeholders like reinsurers, brokers, underwriters, and finance departments in order to achieve a better-coordinated style of working. A prolific team leader with thorough exposure in building and grooming teams into cohesive units of performers; and leading them on projects encompassing some of the most complex transaction banking deals. Recognized by peers, subordinates, and senior leadership for tenacity and the ability to gracefully handle the dynamics of a rapidly changing environment. Diligent in strategy development, expanding business by fostering productive partnerships with internal stakeholders and clients, resulting in the attainment of corporate goals. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a track record of multi-tasking, problem-solving and prioritizing work. Possess the necessary skills to resolve customer complaints.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

AVP of Operations

Accenture India
11.2015 - Current
  • Adept at coordination with Underwriters on premiums, taxes, and any endorsements, corrections, and adjustments necessary for premium settlement in the central collecting process.
  • Efficient in account reconciliation between AIG and Major brokers (Willis, Marsh, AON, JLT, Lockton, Gallagher) for Multinational policies and Bureau (London Market) covering Aviation, Marine, and LIRMA).
  • Conducting research, contacting the Broker and ICO counterparties for the collectable receivable balances, leading meetings/war rooms with Underwriters/Brokers, and reporting FAS5 status ('Provision for Bad Debts') for Multinational and Bureau policies.
  • Proficient in forecasting potential FAS5 for setting team targets, following up with brokers on a regular basis, and applying cash received from the Broker at Month-End and Cash Close.
  • Adroit in handling end-to-end cash flow from broker collections to local payables; works closely with internal AIG teams on accounting/bookkeeping issues; and conducts monthly reviews with the head of collections/credit control on FAS 5 and unapplied funds.
  • Skilled in ensuring sure local office and reinsurer Premium payment/Claim settlements and maintaining the needed ageing for the intercompany balance reconciliation.
  • Responsible for connecting auto feeds from the sub-ledger (SAP) to the reconciliation tool and reporting intercompany balances under schedules 4500, 4700, and 1010.
  • Efficiency in cooperating closely with the controlling team to report intercompany balances for the designated regions, be in charge of voucher posting for central collect policies and provide funding to fulfil a re-insurer contract.
  • Supervising the team in charge of the 1-0-1 system, resource mobilization, and the team members' training requirements.
  • Organizing internal audits and maintaining SOP compliance aided all divisions in adhering to industry standards.
  • Successfully managed the Multinational AR Collections / Credit Control portfolio for the UK and US markets.
  • Efficiently led the operational initiative on the Bureau business (London market) to clean up the ledger of GBP 54 million by November 2022, with an impact of GBP 42 million so far.
  • In charge of month-end and year-end reconciliations for balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements for intercompany accounts in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Bermuda.
  • Skillful in transition, handling and streamlining Intercompany BAU tasks for the UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Luxembourg and Bermuda.

Manager-Financial systems

HSBC Global Resourcing
07.2009 - 11.2015
  • In charge of maintaining and providing system support for the Reconciliation tool, Hyperion Financial Management, Asset Management, and Peoplesoft General Ledger.
  • Competent in assisting the firm with month-end system assistance, including journal entry uploading, editing, posting, capital offset, summary ledger maintenance, intercompany allocations, and HBIO and GRCA consolidation through HFM.
  • Participated in the testing and implementation of PSGL 9.1, which will replace PeopleSoft 8.4, as well as the testing and implementation of the upgraded AssureNet System in collaboration with the company.
  • Efficiently published MIS reports related to GL reconciliation and reviewed RHI reports outlining open accounts and ageing to ensure banking compliance.
  • Responsible for ensuring that branch operations, customer service, branch administration, risk management, and the branch's audit, compliance, and control framework operate smoothly and without error daily.
  • Served as the branch's chief auditor and controller, which includes evaluating, tracking, monitoring, and self-auditing all the branch's records and ensuring that the branch complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Ensure that most team members are effective in their job roles and are groomed/mentored for greater responsibilities by monitoring & growing the team in a methodical/continuous way.
  • Oversaw the implementation of the AssureNet system in HMUS and HBUS region of HNAH.

Team Leader

Xchanging India Private Ltd
07.2006 - 07.2009
  • Company Overview: Outsourcing & Technology Company based in UK
  • Spearheaded a team of 15 employees responsible for the operations of the Corporate Action Department.
  • Skilled at the reconciliation of Cash and Nostro account, as well as the reconciliation of securities open owing to corporate activity (Bonus issues, Rights issues, split, reinvestment).
  • Adept at checking for unresolved deals, payments that take into account the Ex-date (the Trade Life Cycle), and trades that were settled with or without coupons (bonds and shares).
  • Competent in dealing with custodians (CBF, CBL, Euroclear, SSB, etc.) for the payment against the positions held by the customer and pursuing them for any unpaid dividends or interest or any discrepancies in dividend/interest posting.
  • Efficiently managed coupon payments and claims using (MT 202, MT02, and MT022) and handling over-the-counter deals and cash for Citibank.
  • Proficient in the booking of the funds into the P&L account, Account payment, the closing of Open Cash Items using TKN System, and Claim Payment to the Counterparties.
  • Outsourcing & Technology Company based in UK

Executive Policy owner services

Max New York Life Insurance Co Ltd
11.2005 - 07.2006

Senior Compliance Analyst - Quality

NIIT Smart Serve Ltd
03.2003 - 11.2005

Management Trainee

Housing and Urban Development
09.2001 - 12.2002

Education

CeFA - undefined

Chartered Institute of Bankers

B.Com (P) - undefined

Delhi University
Delhi
01.1996 - 04.2003

Skills

Banking/Financial operations

Annexure

  • American International Group, 11/15, Transformation of MOP20 for better service delivery and efficiency generation., Generated 1.5 FTE efficiency., Timeliness project pertaining to funds disbursement., Transition of Intercompany work for two major offices of AIG (Bermuda and Luxembourg) to IFC., Successful implementation of pilot process related to Credit Control, AR/Cash application for UK and US geographies., Pilot process from the UK pertaining to 'Network Partner'., End-to-end mapping of AIG's multinational business to analyze process design issues and devise strategies with respect to system change., Generated impact of 2 FTE's by reducing multiple hands-offs., Mapping and transition of AIG's critical workstream 'Aviation'., Successfully completed multiple 'Cash' cleanup projects. The total impact of GBP 39 million unallocated cash impacts overall receivables., Handled ongoing projects of transitioning Multinational businesses across various regions., Working closely with the Business Transformation team on an end-to-end cash flow movement project using Robotics Process Automation (RPA)., RPA implementation for Intercompany reconciliation and adjustments.
  • HSBC Global Resourcing, 07/09 - 11/15, Successfully transitioned 4 financial system processes from HSBC North America HQ, Chicago, USA., Implementation of upgrade version of AssureNet system., Testing of AssureNet., Implementation of AssureNet in HMUS and HBUS region of HNAH., Testing of PSGL 9.1.
  • Xchanging India Private Ltd, 07/06 - 07/09, Implementation of a Performance Management System., Acted as a team member in the Green belt project undertaken by the management to reduce cycle time for reconciliation., Successfully transitioned the complex part of reconciliation and completed all the phases of transition within the stipulated time period.
  • NIIT Smart Serve Ltd, 03/03 - 11/05, Provided personalized service to the key members of the network to achieve high ratings and more business.

Timeline

AVP of Operations

Accenture India
11.2015 - Current

Manager-Financial systems

HSBC Global Resourcing
07.2009 - 11.2015

Team Leader

Xchanging India Private Ltd
07.2006 - 07.2009

Executive Policy owner services

Max New York Life Insurance Co Ltd
11.2005 - 07.2006

Senior Compliance Analyst - Quality

NIIT Smart Serve Ltd
03.2003 - 11.2005

Management Trainee

Housing and Urban Development
09.2001 - 12.2002

B.Com (P) - undefined

Delhi University
01.1996 - 04.2003

CeFA - undefined

Chartered Institute of Bankers
Gaurav SethiAVP CL7 Finance Operations