POOJA BUGGA
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic finance and accounting professional with 4 years of experience at Goldman Sachs, demonstrating a strong ability to enhance operational efficiency and mitigate financial risks. Expertise in investment break analysis, custody reconciliation, and process automation drives effective compliance and reporting outcomes. Proven track record in leading cross-functional initiatives ensures successful integration and strategic support within financial operations. Passionate about leveraging analytical skills and strategic insight to contribute to a high-performing finance team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate - Investment Guidelines
Goldman Sachs
Bengaluru
10.2022 - Current
- Analyzed investment breaks across diverse strategies, including Short Duration, Money Market, UK Pensions, and US Municipals.
- Led root cause analysis and resolution efforts, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders to mitigate financial risks.
- Managed strategic integration of NNIP post-acquisition, overseeing testing, reconciliation, and go-live support as primary point of contact for reporting.
- Enhanced workflow efficiency by automating processes, transitioning from traditional communication to streamlined systems.
- Developed and implemented training programs for compliance protocols and reporting standards.
- Acted as point of contact for client queries and delivered periodic and ad-hoc portfolio compliance reports.
Senior Analyst - Portfolio Custody Reconciliation
Goldman Sachs
Bengaluru
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Took end-to-end ownership of Tokyo and Singapore GSAM client accounts, serving as the primary liaison across operations and business partners.
- Enhanced audit trails through meticulous data reconciliation and documentation practices.
- Strengthened audit trails and reduced reconciliation timelines by automating processes and enforcing rigorous data validation protocols.
- Led cross-functional efforts to implement risk mitigation strategies across global portfolios.
- Directed a 15-member team through a high-stakes process migration, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer, minimal disruption, and full operational continuity.
Client Development Intern
Anand Group
Bengaluru
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Developed client onboarding POCs and supported employee welfare strategy implementation.
Education
Master of Professional Accounting | Master of Business Administration -
James Cook University
Singapore 11.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Center For Management Studies, Jain University
06.2015 - 04.2018
Skills
- Investment Break Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- Risk Mitigation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Reconciliation
- MS Office
- JIRA
- Ion Sentinel
- Bloomberg
Websites
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Associate - Investment Guidelines
Goldman Sachs
10.2022 - Current
Senior Analyst - Portfolio Custody Reconciliation
Goldman Sachs
06.2021 - 09.2022
Master of Professional Accounting | Master of Business Administration -
James Cook University
11.2018 - 03.2020
Client Development Intern
Anand Group
07.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Center For Management Studies, Jain University
06.2015 - 04.2018
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