Jaison Grigory

State Street HCL Services (India) Private Limited is a joint venture between State Street Corporation, a global provider of financial services to institutional investors, and HCL Technologies, a leading global technology company. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in New Delhi, India.

The company provides a wide range of services to State Street's clients, including:

• Investment accounting and administration
• Fund accounting
• Custody and settlement
• Technology services
• Business process transformation services

The financial reporting team who prepare statements for mutual funds in the US is typically composed of accountants, analysts, and other professionals with expertise in mutual fund accounting and financial reporting. Here are some of the specific responsibilities of the financial reporting team for mutual funds in HCL

• Prepare and review financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of changes in net assets also Financial Highlight and Hypo tables.
• Ensure that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Work with the fund's auditors to ensure that the financial statements are accurate and compliant with all applicable regulations.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest changes to US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Responds to inquiries from onshore reviewers and clients.

The financial reporting team plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and transparency of mutual fund financial reporting. The team's work helps to protect investors and ensure that they have the information they need to make informed investment decisions

Responsibilities

• I am responsible for a team of 72, including four managers and four team leads who are directly reporting to me
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements for US mutual funds in accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Ensure that the financial statements are accurate, timely, and compliant with all applicable regulations.
• Work with the fund's auditors to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Manage the team's budget and resources.
• Hire, train, and develop team members.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest changes to US GAAP and SEC regulations.
• Devise processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
• Set, enforce, and optimize internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
• Implement process improvement initiatives to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency, and help the company evolve and grow.
• Introduce new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
• Reduce process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
• Handle problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
• Edit, proofread, and fact-check content for accuracy.
• Establish positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
• Maximize performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Cross-train existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Onboard new employees with training and new hire documentation.
• Monitor and analyze business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
• Control costs to keep the business operating within budget and increase profits.
• Communicate clearly with employees, clients, and stakeholders to keep everyone on the same page and working toward established business goals.
• Manage and motivate employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Leverage data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
• Define clear targets and objectives and communicate them to other team members.
• Maintain a professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
• Maintain positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Assist in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
• Evaluate employee performance and convey constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Gather and analyze relevant data on team performance and quality, such as productivity, accuracy, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify key trends and areas for improvement in the data.
• Develop a clear and concise presentation that highlights the team's performance and quality, using visuals to illustrate key points.
• Be prepared to answer questions from governance about the team's performance and quality, discussing the team's strengths and weaknesses, as well as your plans for improvement.
• Deliver the presentation to governance, speaking clearly and confidently, and answering questions thoughtfully and professionally

Achievements

• Process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency, and help the company evolve and grow.
• Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
• Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
• Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
• Edited, proofread, and fact-checked content for accuracy.
• Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
• Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
• Controlled costs to keep the business operating within budget and increase profits.

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XBRL GCM & GIM Services & Arc Reporting

• GCM: Team does XBRL filing support for US clients who comes under the purview of SEC listings
• This team deals with capital market and works with GAAP & IFRS accounting standards
• Filings involve forms like 10Q,10K,20F,8K etc
• GIM: Team does XBRL filing support for US clients who comes under the purview of SEC listings
• This team deals with Investment market Funds and works with Investment taxonomy
• Filings involve forms like 485BPOS,497 Minimal,497 encourage etc
• Team currently working on newly introduced CEF/VIP taxonomy for XBRL reporting and deals with Forms N-2.This project is in testing phase and we are closely working with client in testing and reporting
• Arc Reporting: Arc Reporting helps you manage the growing challenges of producing shareholder reports for clients and auditors by automating reporting and improving consistency
• It is a Powerful Financial Reporting Platform for the Funds Industry
• A solution created for registered investment companies, private equity, hedge and alternative investment reporting
• Inbuilt Arc technology helps to produce annual, semi-annual, ad hoc and quarterly reports, including Form N-CSR and MRFPs

Responsibilities

• Managed a team of 58 employees in XBRL-GCM, 14 employees in XBRL-GIM, and an 11-member team in Arc reporting, including 10 team leads and an ACM.
• Maintained daily communication with onshore counterparts for process updates and job-related clarifications.
• Motivated the team to consistently achieve high performance.
• Acted as the primary point of contact for onshore inquiries, representing the business.
• Monitored and reported on performance standards and targets.
• Made timely decisions on volume and staffing management.
• Orchestrated and chaired team meetings with a focus on targets and achievements.
• Cultivated an innovative culture within the team.
• Fostered a positive working environment.
• Compiled performance reports from MIS and conducted monthly 1-2-1 meetings with team members.
• Monitored employee utilization, shrinkage, absenteeism, and attrition.
• Collaborated closely with team members to resolve customer issues.
• Provided training and development opportunities for team members.
• Conducted calibration calls with onshore counterparts to streamline workflow.
• Ensured team compliance with all BCM and risk management activities.
• Prepared the team for internal audits and completed them without escalation.

Achievements

• Enhanced Employee Development: Introduced a scoring-driven behavioral competency grid, empowering employees to assess and improve their appraisal competencies effectively.
• Boosted Productivity with Real-Time Target System: Implemented a real-time target-based performance system, significantly increasing team productivity while relieving team leads of the task of constant productivity monitoring.
• Cost Reduction and Revenue Generation: Identified and redeployed employees from redundant tasks, reducing costs and optimizing employee cross-utilization, resulting in additional revenue.
• Innovative Workflow Enhancement: Spearheaded the creation of a Google extension in collaboration with the internal IT team, aiding in the identification of untagged XBRL content, streamlining the process.
• Seamless Transition to Remote Work: Successfully transitioned 100% of employees from the office to a work-from-home setup without any impact on deliverables.
• Establishment of a Parallel Team: Set up and trained a parallel team in Chennai, consisting of 65 members, enhancing operational capacity.
• Recognition for Excellence: Earned the "Most Valued Manager" award for two consecutive years (2020 & 2021).
• Efficiency Improvement and Revenue Growth: During my tenure, increased team efficiency from 2.5 jobs per FTE to five jobs per FTE, resulting in enhanced revenue and a healthy GP margin.
• Advanced Training in Google Suite Tools: Completed the HALO internal L&D training program, gaining advanced skills in Google Suite tools such as Data Studio, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Forms.
• Automation Expertise: Completed training in Superscript, an internal L&D program focused on advanced Google scripting (based on Java) and automation in Google Suite tools.
• Consistent Quality Leadership: Maintained a team that consistently delivers top-quality results, consistently ranking at the top of quality charts among other vendors.

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Responsibilities

• Data Management: Responsible for updating and maintaining financial data with a commitment to achieving 100% accuracy and meeting stringent timeliness requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the editing and auditing of financial data to uphold data integrity standards.
• Mentorship and Training: Provide mentorship and training to onboard new analysts, ensuring the transfer of knowledge and skills within the team.
• Data Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data for diverse global markets, including the US, UK, India, Australia, and Malaysia.
• Global Consistency: Ensure and enforce global consistency by adhering to established guidelines, Methods of Work (MOWs), and data policies.
• Special Project Leadership: Take a leading role in specialized projects, such as building financial data from scratch and backfilling historical data for R&UR projects.
• Team Collaboration: Act as an active team member by sharing knowledge and providing experienced guidance to new team members, fostering a collaborative working environment.
• Compliance and Efficiency: Maintain strict compliance with Change Control procedures and data policies while consistently seeking opportunities for enhancing work practices' efficiency.
• Complex Data Analysis: Identify, analyze, and interpret complex data trends and patterns. Develop and document efficient data extraction and organization methods.
• Problem-Solving: Analyze data to uncover root causes of issues and formulate recommendations for corrective actions.
• Dashboard Development: Create dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators, facilitating data-driven decision-making and enhancing reporting capabilities.

Achievements

• Paperless Tagging and Proofing Pioneer: Initiated and championed the transition to paperless tagging and proofing, streamlining processes and reducing environmental impact.
• Key Role in Major Transition Project: Actively participated in a pivotal role in one of the largest transition projects, contributing to its successful execution.
• Acclaimed Industry Certification: Earned the prestigious Reuters Financial Market Certification, demonstrating expertise and commitment in the field.
• Consistent Excellence Recognition: Recognized as a multiple-time recipient of the department's Best Quality and Productivity Award, showcasing a track record of outstanding performance and dedication.

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Responsibilities

• Vendor and Distributor Communication: Engaged in negotiations with vendors and distributors to secure competitive pricing and establish purchase contracts.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Collaborated with materials suppliers to negotiate future orders and ensured Just-In-Time (JIT) delivery coordination for user departments.
• Stock Management: Analyzed annual and quarterly stock levels, strategically scheduling resupply of materials and components from vendors.
• Quality Assurance: Conducted rigorous quality assurance checks prior to product delivery to consistently meet or exceed consumer expectations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaised with stakeholders to gather essential purchase history information and enforced compliance with warranty and purchase policies.
• Record Keeping: Maintained meticulous records of transactions and contracts for tax and future procurement reference.
• Purchase Order Management: Generated and monitored purchase orders to keep stock levels in check, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
• Document Management: Maintained comprehensive documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline product delivery processes, ensuring efficiency and timeliness.
• Cost Optimization: Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives, leading to a reduction in operational expenses and bolstering profitability.
• Order Processing: Processed purchase orders and invoices meticulously, adhering to company procedures and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Negotiation and Supply Chain Coordination: Expertly negotiated prices, discount terms, and transportation arrangements with vendors.
• Inventory Planning and Forecasting: Reviewed purchasing trends and forecasted demand to optimize inventory planning and replenishment.
• Vendor Management: Cultivated and managed a database of preferred vendors, focusing on supplier performance.
• Supplier Sourcing and Contract Negotiation: Actively sourced new vendors and negotiated contracts to enhance cost-efficiency and product quality.
• Procurement Expertise: Procured a wide range of goods and services, consistently negotiating pricing and contract terms to align with organizational goals.

Achievements

• Outstanding performance award winner for the year 2006-2007