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Nimesh Hemani

Nimesh Hemani

Assistant Vice President
Ghatkopar East

Summary

Dynamic and performance-driven financial operations leader with over 16 years of extensive experience spanning trade lifecycle management, fund accounting, middle office, regulatory reporting, and compliance. Demonstrated track record of optimizing processes, leading high-performing teams, and establishing robust governance in fast-paced settings. Skilled in managing IRS, MBS, and derivative products, with hands-on proficiency in trade support, surveillance, and reconciliation across diverse global markets.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Assistant Vice President

Nomura Services India Pvt Ltd
MUMBAI
08.2022 - Current
  • Lead end-to-end trade lifecycle management for Interest Rate Swaps (IRS), derivatives, and Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS) — covering trade booking, confirmation, affirmation, allocation, reconciliation, and settlement.
  • Provide middle office trade support and sales assistance for securitized products, cash bonds, and structured fixed income instruments.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of trade processing, managing trade surveillance, TBA trades on FICC, and regulatory reporting via FINRA TRACE.
  • Oversee process governance through KRI tracking, error logs, monthly team DKI, and active RCSA/OPERA updates.
  • Drive MIS reporting and analytics, presenting key metrics to senior and regional management.
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management, including goal setting and year-end reviews.
  • Chair red-flag meetings and maintain internal controls through continuous process enhancement and compliance alignment.
  • Established a high-performance culture within the team by setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback on individual performance contributions.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new software tools for the team.

Associate Director

UBS
MUMBAI
10.2017 - 08.2022
  • Managed large shareholder reporting (SEC, FCA, SFC, etc.) across AMER, EMEA, and APAC regions.
  • Conducted reporting aligned to Dodd-Frank, MiFID, EMIR, and other global regulations.
  • Led in-sourcing of GSR processes and drove robotic automation saving 2.5 FTEs.
  • Supervised training, process governance, and reporting dashboards.
  • Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities and career progression paths within the company.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations while adapting to changes in legislation or best practices as needed.
  • Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures in various departments.

Assistant Manager

Nomura Services India Pvt Ltd
MUMBAI
12.2011 - 10.2017
  • Front-to-back oversight of derivatives lifecycle (OTC products) including novation, trade matching, reconciliation, and EOD P&L.
  • Supported MBS trade matching, TRACE reporting, and derivative lifecycle events (e.g., interest accruals, management fees).
  • Played a key role in Novation project with on-site NY visit and collaboration with global teams.
  • Handled CUSIP setup, inter-entity reconciliations, and paper trade processing.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Senior Associate

State Street Syntel Services
MUMBAI
09.2008 - 12.2011
  • NAV computation, reconciliation, and audit for 15 public fund clients including 5 HNWIs.
  • Led quality control and reporting deliverables, achieving top-level audit success.
  • Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.

Education

PGDFM - Finance

Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management
MUMBAI, INDIA
01.2009 - 01.2011

BMS - Finance

University of Mumbai
MUMBAI, INDIA
01.2004 - 01.2007

Skills

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to Associate Director in 3 years at UBS; consistent top performer.
  • Initiated automation saving 2.5 FTEs; led successful process migrations.
  • Recognized for innovation, governance leadership, and mentoring new talent.

Extra-curricular

Certified Fire Warden UBS Cricket Team Captain NGO Volunteer Mumbai Marathon Participant

Certifications And Skills

RPA (Automation Anywhere), Agile, Blockchain, AI, UiPath, Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, FINRA TRACE, Trade Lifecycle, Regulatory Reporting, Risk Management, Leadership, Automation

Software

Alteryx

MBS Expert

Power BI

FINRA

TLM

Markitwire

Timeline

Assistant Vice President

Nomura Services India Pvt Ltd
08.2022 - Current

Associate Director

UBS
10.2017 - 08.2022

Assistant Manager

Nomura Services India Pvt Ltd
12.2011 - 10.2017

PGDFM - Finance

Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management
01.2009 - 01.2011

Senior Associate

State Street Syntel Services
09.2008 - 12.2011

BMS - Finance

University of Mumbai
01.2004 - 01.2007
Nimesh HemaniAssistant Vice President