Dynamic operations leader with 19+ years at ICICI Securities Ltd, excelling in mutual fund and capital market operations. Proven track record in enhancing efficiency through strategic process improvements and quality control. Adept at workforce planning and fostering team development, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in fast-paced environments.
Hi, I’m
Janardhanarao Koppu
Hyderabad
Summary
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
ICICI Securities LtdHyderabad
Assistant Vice President of Operations
04.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.
- Implemented quality control protocols to minimize errors and ensure adherence to industry standards.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, and ensured smooth supply chain operations for optimal performance.
- Increased overall efficiency by analyzing existing systems and recommending improvements in line with best practices.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement and provide feedback to team members.
- Facilitated the implementation of new technologies to drive innovation within the organization while maintaining operational excellence.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflow efficiency and data-driven decision making.
- Established project timelines, monitored progress against milestones, and addressed bottlenecks promptly to minimize delays in deliverables.
- Managed development initiatives for new mutual fund products and third-party offerings.
- Managed entire product lifecycle, from initial requirements to live customer implementation.
ICICI Securities LtdHyderabad
Chief Manager
04.2018 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Implemented effective training programs to enhance employee skills and improve overall job satisfaction.
- Managed a team of professionals to achieve organizational goals and maintain high productivity levels.
- Utilized competitive intelligence to formulate strategies for market positioning.
- Managed new product development for mutual funds and third-party products.
- Coordinated with IT to ensure logical understanding and successful testing.
- Improved communication across departments, fostering collaboration and enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
- Spearheaded major projects from inception through completion, consistently meeting deadlines while staying within budget constraints.
ICICI Securities LtdHyderabad
Senior Manager
04.2012 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Settlement Operations: Monitoring all the operations related shares & funds Payin-Payout.
- Monitoring the exchange funds pay-in & payout obligations and ensuring all the pay-ins are adjusted with in the stipulated time frame.
- Managing the funds from all OD a/cs and ensuring minimal usage of Overdraft from all business a/cs.
- Managing the funds, and making FDS on the available balances and ensuring the proper management of funds in all the a/c.
- Monitored daily exposures with exchanges and early pay-in benefits.
ICICI Securities LtdHyderabad
Manager
08.2008 - 03.2012
Job overview
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Monitored exchange reporting including Bulk & Block deals, Margin Funding, and daily MG13 & MG12 reports.
- Oversaw operations related to shares and funds pay-in and payout, ensuring timely adjustments of exchange obligations.
- Managed surveillance coordination for equity and derivatives segments across all Karvy branches.
- Ensured adequate margin requirements were met on a timely basis while recovering bad debts and dues.
- Implemented a systems approach to guidelines and recommendations from SEBI and the Exchange regarding margin and risk management.
- Reported client-specific margins and delivery obligations to the exchange.
- Automatically credited corporate actions such as bonuses, rights, and dividends to clients' bank and beneficiary accounts.
- Ensured client registration with respective exchanges before trade execution.
- Managed compliance activities including sub-broker registration, margin shortage reporting, and CTCL.
Karvy Stock Broking LtdHyderabad
Assistant Manager
09.2005 - 08.2008
Job overview
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Managed surveillance coordination for equity and derivatives segments across all Karvy branches.
- Ensured adequate margin requirements were met on a timely basis while recovering bad debts and dues.
- Implemented a systems approach to guidelines and recommendations from SEBI and the Exchange regarding margin and risk management.
- Reported client-specific margins and delivery obligations to the exchange.
- Automatically credited corporate actions such as bonuses, rights, and dividends to clients' bank and beneficiary accounts.
- Ensured client registration with respective exchanges before trade execution.
- Managed compliance activities including sub-broker registration, margin shortage reporting, and CTCL.
Education
Acharya Nagarjuna UniversityGuntur
MBA from Finance
05.2005
University Overview
Acharya Nagarjuna University Jaggayyapeta
Bachelor Of Computer Science from Mathematics
04.2003
University Overview
Skills
Operations management
Logistics management
Business analysis
Workforce planning
A result oriented professional with 19 years experience in Operation field of Mutual fund, Capital Market & Derivative Markets, Funds and Securities for Pay-in and Pay-out of all market Segments, Operations Management, Risk Management & Surveillance
Well versed with Mutual Fund operations, Capital Market operations, settlement & clearing procedures, Back office operations for Payin, Payouts at BSE & NSE, Settlement Processing, Inter company fund transfers, Handling of client accounts and Business accounts, Bank account reconciliations, Clients funding
Well versed with MF Operations for reporting of funds to AMC’s, reconciliation of AMC’s pool a/cs, orders reporting, NFO opening/closing procedures, TI/TO of folios, NCT
Developing Process implementation for new products in Financial Service Industry with Software/IT companies
Ensuring completion of all audits from operations perspective in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations
Additional Information
Additional Information
Key Product Developments & Implementations
Domains: Mutual Funds | NPS | Fixed Deposits
Mutual Fund Enhancements
- Smart SIP – Launched for personalized goal-based investment journeys.
- Basket SIP with Re-balance Option – Enables dynamic portfolio adjustments across multiple schemes.
- Import of External Holdings with XIRR – Seamless tracking and performance evaluation of external portfolios.
- Broker Code Change (Online) – Enabled online request for broker code modification in existing folios.
- Email & Mobile Updation via API – Integrated real-time contact detail updates directly with AMCs.
- BSE Integrations – Completed integration with BSE Star MF Version 1 and currently implementing BSE Star MF Version 2 for enhanced transaction processing.
NPS (National Pension System)
- Supported UOS (Unorganised Sector) Onboarding.
- Transfer-In Facility – Simplified portability of NPS accounts.
- Corporate Model Automation – Streamlined processes for employer-based NPS contributions.
Fixed Deposit Integrations
- Integrated Bajaj Finance, ICICI Home Finance, and ICICI Bank FDs.
- Enabled seamless order placement and execution via APIs.
Timeline
Assistant Vice President of Operations
ICICI Securities Ltd
04.2021 - Current
Chief Manager
ICICI Securities Ltd
04.2018 - 03.2021
Senior Manager
ICICI Securities Ltd
04.2012 - 03.2018
Manager
ICICI Securities Ltd
08.2008 - 03.2012
Assistant Manager
Karvy Stock Broking Ltd
09.2005 - 08.2008
Acharya Nagarjuna University
MBA from Finance
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Bachelor Of Computer Science from Mathematics