Kayalvizhi R
MARKET RISK SUPPORT - DATA GOVERNANCE AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT - DERIVATIVES CLEARING & SETTLEMENT OPERATIONS -MARGINS & VALUATION
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Investment Banking Professional
Bringing over 15 years of expertise in Investment Banking Operations, Data Quality Management, and Data Controls & Governance. Proven ability to excel in:
- Account Operations: Skilled in clearing & settlement, margins & valuations, and book operations.
- Market Risk & Data Management: Expertise in market risk data governance, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Leadership & Process Optimization: Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, implementing robust data governance frameworks, and optimizing processes to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.
A results-driven professional with a strong track record of delivering high-quality outcomes in dynamic, fast-paced financial environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
BUSINESS ANALYST - ASSISTANT MANAGER (RISK OPS)
BARCLAYS BANK PLC
01.2016 - Current
- Directed Market Risk Data Operations, focusing on the daily monitoring and enhancement of data quality across critical financial datasets used for risk assessment and reporting.
- Acted as a Data Quality Manager, overseeing the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of reference data for issuer and instrument details critical to market risk operations.
- Designed and implemented reference data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal data quality standards.
- Managed a team of 6 analysts, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration through regular mentorship, targeted training programs, and performance evaluations.
- Led daily BAU (Business-As-Usual) tasks, including:
- Data reconciliation and exception management for market risk datasets.
- Issue resolution and root cause analysis to address data quality concerns.
- Preparation and delivery of Key Risk Indicator (KRI) and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports to senior stakeholders.
- Monitoring and reconciling data feeds to ensure accuracy and timeliness of critical market data.
- Managing controls for instruments and issuer reference data to mitigate risks associated with inaccurate or incomplete datasets.
- Published VaR (Value at Risk) reports, identifying and addressing key risk factors affecting market exposure.
- Collaborated with IT, risk management, and business units to automate data validation and aggregation processes, resulting in a 25% increase in operational efficiency.
- Developed clear goals and KPIs for the team, aligning their efforts with organizational objectives and ensuring timely delivery of high-priority projects.
- Actively participated in regulatory audits and internal reviews, providing comprehensive documentation and addressing inquiries related to data governance.
- Key Achievement: Spearheaded the implementation of a centralized data quality dashboard, enabling real-time monitoring of data discrepancies and reducing issue resolution times by 40%.
- Key Achievement: Successfully implemented a cross-training program for team members, increasing operational resilience and reducing dependency on individual expertise.
SME - TEAM LEAD (MARGIN & VALUATION SETTLEMENTS)
WIPRO PVT LTD
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Headed margins and valuations processes for the UK market, ensuring accurate calculation and reporting of client margin requirements and portfolio valuations.
- Managed a team handling operations outsourced by CITI, consistently achieving 100% SLA compliance and exceeding client expectations.
- Conducted root cause analysis for operational discrepancies, implementing corrective measures that improved data accuracy by 15%.
- Designed and delivered training programs on financial systems and processes, enhancing team efficiency and reducing onboarding time for new hires.
- Daily BAU activities included monitoring margin calls, reconciling discrepancies, preparing daily reports for stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Key Achievement: Successfully led the transition of a complex margins process from onshore to offshore, maintaining seamless operations with zero client impact.
PROCESS EXEC - SENIOR EXEC (ACCOUNT SETTLEMENTS)
INFOSYS PVT LTD
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Executed clearing and settlement processes for the NY exchange, supporting UBS outsourcing operations with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
- Conducted daily reconciliation of trades, ensuring all discrepancies were identified and resolved within strict deadlines.
- Worked closely with clients to address operational challenges, providing tailored solutions that improved service delivery.
- Provided insights for process improvements, including automation initiatives that reduced manual effort by 20%.
- Daily BAU responsibilities included trade validation, exception handling, preparation of settlement reports, and compliance checks.
- Key Achievement: Recognized for maintaining a 99.9% accuracy rate in clearing and settlement operations, contributing to high client satisfaction scores.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Compute Science
KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
Madurai, India 04.2001 - 01.2010
Skills
- Investment Banking Operations
- Data Quality Management & Governance
- Reference Data Management
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Clearing & Settlement Processes
- Margins & Valuations
- Book Operations & Controls
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Process Improvement & Optimization
- Stakeholder Management
Interesting experience
- Worked as a 'Radio Jockey' in 'Suryan FM' - 07/01/08 to 02/28/09 (Part Time)
- Worked as 'Junior Journalist' with 'Vikadan Group' - 06/01/09 to 06/30/10 (Part Time)
Timeline
BUSINESS ANALYST - ASSISTANT MANAGER (RISK OPS)
BARCLAYS BANK PLC
01.2016 - Current
SME - TEAM LEAD (MARGIN & VALUATION SETTLEMENTS)
WIPRO PVT LTD
01.2012 - 01.2016
PROCESS EXEC - SENIOR EXEC (ACCOUNT SETTLEMENTS)
INFOSYS PVT LTD
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Compute Science
KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
04.2001 - 01.2010
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