NILESH KANOJIYA
Assistant Manager @ BNP Paribas | Driving Operational Efficiency
Mumbai,MH
Summary
Result-oriented finance professional with comprehensive experience in capital markets, Collateral management, derivatives, & Equities securities lending. Proficient in trade lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and process optimisation. Skilled in leveraging tools such as Excel VBA, Power BI, and Alteryx to enhance operational efficiency and support data-driven decisionmaking. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex workflows in high-pressure environments. Seeking to contribute expertise to a dynamic investment banking middle office operation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager - Trade Support (Securities Borrowing and Lending)
BNP Paribas
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored and booked recalls and returns for US Security Lending and Borrowing (SLAB) trades.
- Performed contract comparisons (cash and non-cash), proactively resolving trade discrepancies.
- Collaborated with global teams to identify trade breaks and implement resolution strategies.
- Streamline processes to enhance operational efficiency using macros and advanced Excel techniques.
Analyst - Prime MO Operation (Securities Borrowing and Lending)
Nomura Services India PVT. LTD
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Settled unmatched Stock Borrowing and Lending (SBL) trades for Asian markets, ensuring timely execution.
- Maintaining the highest standard for operational risk management and client confidentiality, along with meticulously adhering to market cut-off timings across time zones and ensuring trade settlements.
- Managed collateral for SBL borrowers, prepared and submitted regulatory reports, and reconciled trade discrepancies.
- Communicating through the entire chain of trade lifecycle effectively from the trading desk to settlements for ensuring smooth operational flow, along with working on fails management and ensuring quick communication with the relevant stakeholder team for resolution.
- Developing and documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent and effective processes.
Audit Assistant
Kapil Surana & Associate
11.2020 - 04.2021
Education
Bachelor of Accounting & Finance - undefined
Mumbai University
01.2020
Skills
- Equities
- Derivatives
- Trade Life Cycle
- Alteryx
- Advanced Excel
- VBA Macros
- Power BI
Certification
- Certified Investment Banking Operations
- Certified Industrial Accountant, ICA Institute, Mumbai
- Excel VBA and Macros, Udemy
- Python Pro Bootcamp, Udemy
- Alteryx Advanced, Coursera
- Power Automate, Coursera
Accomplishments
- Automated operational workflows using advanced Excel and VBA, reducing processing times by 70%.
- Automated trade booking templates, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
- Recognised for exceptional problem-solving skills and proactive issue resolution in trade settlements.
Personal Information
Title: Assistant Manager
Hobbies and Interests
- Chess
- Painting
- Swimming
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Trade Support (Securities Borrowing and Lending)
BNP Paribas
09.2024 - Current
Analyst - Prime MO Operation (Securities Borrowing and Lending)
Nomura Services India PVT. LTD
11.2021 - 08.2024
Audit Assistant
Kapil Surana & Associate
11.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Accounting & Finance - undefined
Mumbai University