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Pranav Biswas
Chennai,TN
Summary
Knowledgeable Project and Operations Manager with proven track record of managing complex financial projects and leading cross-functional teams. Successfully implemented strategic initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and drove business growth. Demonstrated expertise in risk management and financial analysis.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
Director Operations
Sol-E-Tude services LTD
01.2025 - Current
- I am the Founder, Director of the company. I have been involved right from the incorporation of the company, to branding, Logo design, pitch decks, client procurement, and administrative tasks and logistics.
- Managed portfolio shoot for 2 models and One photographer while acting as the creative producer.
- Bagged one client for corporate video production with in one month of incorporation.
- Media services company
Manager
BNY Mellon Investment Management
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Managed 3 teams comprising 31 members for 34 US-based clients, providing services involving comprehensive SLA management, regulatory compliance and SOP reviews.
- Reduced overtime by 40% for high-risk teams and 80% for moderate-risk teams over two years, optimizing cost and enhancing efficiency.
- Analyzed and assessed the KPI reportings for multiple teams to mitigate risks, thereby resulting in enhanced business intelligence.
- Negotiated 3 new clients onboarding for the Indian business unit.
- Drove the return to office program for the Chennai BU and achieved 85% adherence to the RTO guidelines with limited seating capacity.
- Directed Learning and Development initiatives, enhancing staff's skills with a 77% success rate versus the unit average of 45%.
- Transfer Agency
Assistant Manager
BNP Paribas
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Successfully migrated the MO transition process from Glasgow, Scotland UK to India and developed India SOP based on due diligence.
- Drafted SLA for a critical middle office process and oversaw regulatory compliance and data management for multiple teams.
- Averted three potential risk items through deep investigation, leading to a 15% decrease in overall risk through improved RCA framework.
- Executed a transversal project under 3 weeks, achieving a significant milestone.
- Managed over 10 projects in 2020, involving syndicate coordination and communications.
- Performed Risk assessments and portfolio valuation analysis before mergers.
- Structured cost synergies and tailored strategic objectives for projects.
- Implemented cultural integration via L&D and engagement activities in the business unit.
- MO Transitions and TSS Projects
Senior Associate
BNP Paribas
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Processed over 25,000 trades in a span of 4 weeks with 90% accuracy.
- Created Custodial FOP trade upload template, which reduced the template prep time by 50% ensuring a faster trade upload from a Middle office perspective.
- Created 6 new SOP for a migration.
- Involved in 2 location migrations during this period with 1 on-site migration.
- New Account opening form was created which lead to smoother and faster input of data thereby assisting in reducing 20% man-hours utilized for the process.
- Have been an operational member with quick learning rate and average of over 90% accuracy across the span of 6 years.
- A quarterly recurring trade with a 0% accuracy rate in middle office, required effective collaboration with syndicate of custodians and intermediary agents banks was handled by me with a 100% accuracy rate during my stint.
- Custody & MO Implementations
Management Trainee
Shoppers Stop
02.2011 - 11.2011
- As a management trainee was responsible for the inventory handling of the men's department.
- Responsible to ensure 25 customer feedback collected per department.
- Handled customer grievances.
Education
BBA -
Guru Nanak College
01.2009
MBA - undefined
Rai Business School
01.2011
Skills
Strategic planning and execution
Strategic planning
Process improvements
Operations oversight
Leadership training
Process improvement
Interpersonal skills
Operations management
Problem-solving abilities
Business analysis
Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Handled 2 onsite process migration and 1 remote migration between geographic locations.
- Among top 3 in India, Transfer agency and in top 25 across the globe.
- Implemented strategies reducing processing errors by 30% in one year.
- Managed a team of 27, improved efficiency by 20% within a year.
Software
MS office
LexisNexis
Jira
Certification
PRINCE2, Axelos
Interests
Photography
Film viewing and making
Data analysis and investigations
Timeline
Director Operations
Sol-E-Tude services LTD
01.2025 - Current
Manager
BNY Mellon Investment Management
01.2021 - 01.2025
Assistant Manager
BNP Paribas
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Associate
BNP Paribas
01.2012 - 01.2018
Management Trainee
Shoppers Stop
02.2011 - 11.2011
MBA - undefined
Rai Business School
BBA -
Guru Nanak College
Awards
- Employee of the Quarter 2012
- ACE KAIZEN 2013
- Spot Award - 2014, 2015 & 2019
- Engagement Champion 2022
- BNY Spotlight awards - 2023 and 2024
Hobbies
Photography and Filmmaking.