Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Mukesh Kumar

Mukesh Kumar

Performance Analytics, Attribution And Investment Risk Manager
New Delh

Summary

Dynamic, results-oriented finance/investment professional with 10.5 years of experience in global Asset Management & Finance back/middle office operations
Managed areas like performance analytics, risk reporting, Information Management, accounting, reconciliation and client/ investor reporting process of institutional client and Mutual Funds
Leading a large team of investment professionals who are delivering various processes across the sub functions. An effective individual contributor as well as Team Leader with strong intellectual, analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities with a positive and pragmatic attitude

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Performance and Attribution Manager

Fidelity
Gurgaon
05.2022 - Current

1. Team Building and Expansion:

- Initiated India performance and analytics team establishment.

- Successfully transitioned functions to the new team.

- Expanded team from 3 to over 20 members in two years, showcasing effective leadership.

2. Project Accomplishments:

- Completed critical risk and analytics project, migrating attribution reporting to FactSet.

- Achieved seamless transitions for asset class divisions in equity, fixed income, and multi-asset reporting.

3. Leadership and Strategic Oversight:

- Provided strategic oversight throughout the project lifecycle.

- Demonstrated strong leadership, managing diverse teams and fostering collaboration.

4. Project Delivery:

- Successfully delivered project within the timeframe, emphasizing efficiency and commitment.

- Maintained high project delivery standards, meeting or exceeding client expectations.

5. Technology Integration:

- Implemented smooth FactSet integration for efficient attribution reporting.

- Ensured technology supported asset class-wise reporting for equity, fixed income, and multi-asset segments.

6. Quality Assurance and Oversight:

- Established robust quality assurance processes for accuracy in performance analytics.

- Implemented oversight mechanisms for continuous improvement and excellence within the team.

7. Client Satisfaction:

- Received positive client feedback for successful project outcomes.

- Maintained open communication, ensuring project deliverables aligned with client expectations.

8. Continuous Improvement:

- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement.

- Conducted regular evaluations and feedback sessions for process refinement.

- Maximized performance through daily activity monitoring and team member mentoring.

Performance and Analytics Team Leader

Ameriprise Financial
Gurgaon
07.2017 - 05.2022

- Conducted precise Attribution reporting.

- Enforced internal quality guidelines, ensuring project adherence within allocated time and budget.

- Identified and addressed process gaps, formulating action plans for improvement.

- Analyzed FactSet and PACE data, effecting necessary changes in the Data Central.

- Executed data checks from Bloomberg terminal, mitigating business risks.

- Proficiently performed attribution analysis and expertly reported on product performance.

- Compiled and reported Management Information System (MIS) to senior management.

- Evaluated performance against benchmarks like S&P and composite indices.

- Executed monthly corporate actions (e.g., stock split, Sedol & ISIN change, dividend reinvestment).

- Calculated returns (total return, capital return, contribution to return, etc.).

- Implemented process automations, resulting in significant annual time savings.

- Created professional investment factsheets (PIF) monthly.

- Maintained meticulous attention to detail and conducted self-quality checks.

- Executed reports punctually and accurately under stringent deadlines.

- Conducted analysis of existing functionalities/applications, identifying gaps, and formulating enhancement roadmaps as a Financial Analyst.

Portfolio Reporting and Accounting - Specialist

CITI
Gurgaon
04.2015 - 07.2017

- Conducted initial testing for the migration process.

- Identified stakeholders and Lines of Business (LOB) for deficiency identification and correction methodology.

- Created and reviewed Functional Requirement Documents (FRD) and Business Requirement Documents (BRD).

- Worked with SLI client.

- Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for new migrations.

- Identified and managed risks to ensure elimination.

- Successfully migrated Ally and Babylon funds to the India team.

- Executed migration, performed training for new employees, and identified eligible candidates for internal audits.

- Prepared checklists for each department and process.

- Reviewed internal control procedures, reporting smooth functioning to management.

- Challenged current practices, enhancing internal risk controls.

- Ensured compliance with rules, codes of practice, business ethics, internal guidelines, and principles.

- Responsible for preparing and presenting monthly MIS reports to upper management.

Equity Research Analyst

Bank Of America
Gurgaon
11.2013 - 04.2015

- Accounted for expenses during book closure.

- Prepared financial statements, ensuring compliance with statutes and regulations.

- Conducted analytical checks for accurate financial statement presentation.

- Closed books monthly via GFCM sign-off.

- Daily reviewed and analyzed variances in business entities through Frontier.

- Reviewed all balance sheet reconciliations.

- Prepared Balance Sheet analysis with commentary for CFO's review.

- Coordinated with business on process-related issues.

Education

MBA - Finance And Marketing

Apeejay School Of Management
Delhi
03.2011 - 03.2013

BBA - BBA

JIMS
Delhi
03.2008 - 03.2011

GDIB - BBA

JIMS
Delhi
03.2008 - 03.2011

10th Board - Secondary School Certificate

DAV Public School
DAV Public School
03.2005 - 03.2006

Higher Secondary School Certificate - Commerce

LMNSM Inter College
03.2006 - 03.2008

Skills

Asset Management

Benchmark composition

Equity markets

Investment performance analysis

Performance attribution

Investment analytical systems

Global Equity portfolio management

Reporting familiarity

Staff Management

Process implementation

Financial analysis and reporting

Excellent Communication

Problem-Solving

Multitasking Abilities

Teamwork and Collaboration

Decision-Making

Analytical and Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved process improvement which led to efficient reduction in time and improved risk involvement.

Timeline

Performance and Attribution Manager

Fidelity
05.2022 - Current

Performance and Analytics Team Leader

Ameriprise Financial
07.2017 - 05.2022

Portfolio Reporting and Accounting - Specialist

CITI
04.2015 - 07.2017

Equity Research Analyst

Bank Of America
11.2013 - 04.2015

MBA - Finance And Marketing

Apeejay School Of Management
03.2011 - 03.2013

BBA - BBA

JIMS
03.2008 - 03.2011

GDIB - BBA

JIMS
03.2008 - 03.2011

Higher Secondary School Certificate - Commerce

LMNSM Inter College
03.2006 - 03.2008

10th Board - Secondary School Certificate

DAV Public School
03.2005 - 03.2006
Mukesh KumarPerformance Analytics, Attribution And Investment Risk Manager