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Neeraja Sriramamurthy

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic Derivative Operation Specialist with a track record in managing intricate financial transaction. Proficient in trade bookings , trade confirmation / Settlement and reconciliation. Skilled in navigating regulatory landscapes and implementing risk mitigation strategies. Seeking to contribute operational expertise to a forward-thinking financial institution.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Analyst

Natwest Markets
Chennai
01.2022 - Current

• Matching trades over CTM platform for Japan, Hong Kong & Singapore clients.

• Resolving mismatches in trade economics with VCON & BBG from front office desk in Calypso, Kinetic & Ignite.

• Ensuring client is facing agreed SSI from Omgeo Alert and if there is any mismatch in Market level then will correct in Easy way and release revised confirmation from Calypso.

• Creating client set up in internal system to process the trades for match over CTM /DTCC.

• VD Trade settlement for Japan, Hong Kong & Singapore clients are done without any position or shape issue, and booking internal cash movements in calypso from Euroclear to Domestic a/c.

• Regular contact with Euroclear & HSBC agent to match the trade in Easy way market and to settle smoothly in calypso.

• Creation of MT202 messages to delivery cash to counterparty and MT599 swift messages to instruct settlement deed to agent in AMH swift application.

• Any failed trade for VD today will be properly communicated to counterparty and will work with internal team to settle the same on next business Date.

• Custody safe keeping activity of checking the balance from Euroclear to our internal Domestic position.

• Intellimatch cash reconciliation for any payments released from custody end.

Associate Level - 1

BNP Paribas GSO
Chennai
06.2018 - 01.2022
  • Asset creation, Booking and settling of all OTC products as per Investment
    manager instruction.
  • Performing Asset reconciliation with the IM report to ensure position matches with that of IM’s position.
  • Providing a subject matter expertise in case of any new queries and if there is any new client onboarding.
  • Ensure the assets are accounted and priced before cut off and meet the KPI.
  • Creating setups on in-house system to account and valuate the securities.
  • Updating floating rate index for swaps to validate the accrued interest
  • Confirming the interest raised in the asset created is as per client’s instruction.
  • Trade Affirmation and confirmation to assist clients in clearing and settlements activities for OTC securities on a real time basis via matching platforms like Markitwire.
  • Investigating on the disputed, rejection, pending trades and liaising with the Client and broker in an efficient way to resolve the breaks.
  • Handled both paper and electronic matching for most of the OTC products.
  • Ensure all the second level controls are performed thoroughly any issues are promptly addressed and documented.
  • Reconciling IM reports with BNP to ensure position match.
  • Comparing BNP valuation with IM and investigate on any deviations by identifying the root cause and take corrective action.
  • Identifying the breaks in INM and liaising with IM’s to provide cash\trade
    instruction to resolve the breaks
  • Portfolio Reconciliation between calypso and client’s System and responding it related queries.
  • Reconciling Position between Calypso, Client and Clearer for purpose of
    valuation.
  • Attending queries related to position reconciliation between client and broker.
  • Prioritizing high value breaks on month end for accurate portfolio reporting.

Education

MBA - Finance

Loyola College - Pondicherry University
Chennai
01-2021

BCom - Accounting And Finance

Anna Adarsh College For Women
Chennai
04-2017

HSLC - Commerce with Business Mathematics

Anita Methodist Matriculation School
Chennai
03-2014

Skills

Technical Skills:

  • Application Knowledge: Calypso, Markit, Intellimatch,CTM, DTCC, TLM, Tradeflow, Neolink, MTM, DMS, BIRD, Hiportfolio
  • Strong analytical skills with an ability to identify problems and develop solutions
  • Possess a good understanding of the risks inherent in the derivative operations environment and demonstrate good discipline around control and escalation
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Highly developed analytical, investigative, and problem solving ability
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate constructively at all levels
  • Be highly organized, focused with practiced skills in operating effectively to tight deadlines within a high risk and high volume environment
  • Acute attention to detail and understanding of downstream processes
  • Constructed SOP and updating the SOP periodically

Accomplishments

    • Received Spot Award for handling high volumes without any issues or delay in
    KPI.
    • Received appreciation for handling projects without any delays..
    • Received appreciation for reducing reconciliation breaks from 400+ to 150 cases
    within 2 months.
    • Received appreciation mails from Sydney heads for not having any breaks more
    than 15 days at the end of financial year.
    • Received many Spot Awards and appreciation mails from Chennai and Sydney
    heads for clearing critical queries.
    • Proven track records of zero errors, ensuring no loss to Bank.

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Name : Neeraja SRIRAMAMURTHY
Father’s name : M.SRIRAMAMURTHY (Late)
Gender : Female
Nationality : Indian

Languages known : English and Tamil 

Timeline

Senior Analyst

Natwest Markets
01.2022 - Current

Associate Level - 1

BNP Paribas GSO
06.2018 - 01.2022

MBA - Finance

Loyola College - Pondicherry University

BCom - Accounting And Finance

Anna Adarsh College For Women

HSLC - Commerce with Business Mathematics

Anita Methodist Matriculation School
Neeraja Sriramamurthy