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PUNEETH KUMAR

Chikkamagalure

Summary

Investment banking Professional with 12+ years of experience in financial industry into Cash & stock reconciliation, Back office reconciliation, Operational Research, Client Valuation Reporting & Taxation / Auditing Processes Exposure to various functions like Financial Reporting & Closing, FP&A and Management Reporting, Cost Allocations & Reporting, and Reconciliations Hands-on experience in working with management tools such as MS PowerPoint, TLM, ELM, FM, Fiserv, and MTS In my current role I’m able to handle partner conflict management and project coordination to remove obstacles in achieving business goals. Experience in multiple process transition, migration & new client on boarding in my current role. Pivotal role in steering successful process migration of Cash Ops Reconciliation from Bangalore to Pune (2019), set up new process in Pune location. Leveraged expertise in migration of one of the Valuation Reporting Process from Chicago to Bengaluru2016 & new client on boarding to reconciliation service (2020, 2024). Excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving techniques, decision-making and strong analytical skills, focused and capable of delivering best result in high demanding situations. In my current role, analyzing the risk associated with business & implementing operations controls steps to improve effectiveness of process & to mitigate risk. Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments. Dedicated Team Leader with expertise in quality assurance initiatives, issue resolution and interpersonal communication. Proficient with project management, personnel training and production scheduling. Sets example for work ethic, punctuality and quality. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Officer Team Leader reconciliation

Northern Operating Services Ltd.
Pune
01.2019
  • Ensuring adherence to applicable guidelines and requirements, acting with integrity for sound business ethics, Establishing excellent client relationship & handling middle office queries, client queries, sub custodian, agent on fund balance & position related information
  • Contacting Custodian, Client & middle office for effective exception resolution & to establish smooth process, handling service calls, monthly & weekly review calls, audit calls etc
  • Analyzing risk associated with process & implementing right controls to make the process efficient & periodically reviewing & updating process controls steps, Preparing & presenting periodic KPI information to stake holders on regular basis
  • Establishing efficient workflow processes, monitoring daily productivity and implementing modifications to improve overall effectiveness of process & continuing good co-ordination with other internal departments
  • Assisting employees with day-to-day approval and resolving complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies, share process progress to top management Co-ordinating, allocating and reviewing accuracy of work and authorize routine reports & client SLA & providing information to Clients, Investment manager, custodian and other parties involved in business
  • Conducting periodic performance review & providing feedback to partners and encouraging partner to perform independently, Identify training needs and training employees on job duties and educate about industry policies & procedures.

Technical Coordinator (Cash Operations, Forex, Mutual Funds)

Northern Operating Services Ltd.
Pune
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Managed clean cash inflows and outflows relating to client's trade and contacting agent's bank, Nostro account, Vostro accounts, recording check payment and receipts & internal record keeping for effective operation
  • Reconciled client portfolio holding, contacted fund companies for daily and monthly trade and holding report
  • Adhered to CASS rule relating managing client’s funds and internally REMS policy for effective exception management& Created detailed action plan to work coverage during BCP situation.

Operational Research Analysis

Northern Operating Services Ltd.
Pune
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Analysed proper fund sources to clients account and usage of funds
  • Coordinated with AMs and respective internal partner area for source of information and SPOC for queries (SME)
  • Steered income calculation for dividends pay-outs, checked asset setup for accurate income accruals, receivables and payables, collecting security information in Bloomberg
  • Updated market value and cost on corporate action events for proper portfolio evaluation
  • Performed daily, monthly, annual report preparation and customized reports preparation on client’s request.

Associate-Q-Centre

OPI (KPMG-TAX)
09.2010 - 04.2011
  • Prepared tax return, and other tax filing related documents by obtaining document from the client server
  • Steered preparation of report and posting to the client server
  • Examined the correctness of the financial statement and gathered related financial data sources.

Education

MBA - Finance

SMVIT Bangalore, Visvesvaraya Technological University
01.2010

BBM - Finance & Human Resource

Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala, Mangalore University
01.2008

Skills

  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Reporting
  • Process Migrations
  • Team Set Up
  • Lean Project
  • Process Re-engineering
  • Customer Relationship
  • Portfolio Management
  • Reconciliations
  • Transition
  • People Management

Notableaccomplishments

  • Acted as Cash Operation's Spoke Person for GL Project and suggested points to reduce the return of funds and to increase auto claim process
  • Saved an hour on daily basis by implementing macro check for cleared exceptions
  • Successfully migration of Cash Operation Process & set up of Cash DDA Team
  • Recognized with Gold Award for managing high volumes and their execution
  • Received Zero POPP Score for clean audit report in client reporting process
  • Acknowledged with a Bronze Award for assisting other team during year end business needs
  • Appreciated for providing detailed information to partner areas
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated for obtaining mutually beneficial agreements between parties

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 03/15/87
  • Nationality: Indian

Languages

  • Kannada
  • English
  • Hindi

Projects

Money Markets Bangalore (Broking firm), 10 weeks, Analysis of Sugar Price in Indian Commodity Market using Fundamental Analysis

Timeline

Officer Team Leader reconciliation

Northern Operating Services Ltd.
01.2019

Technical Coordinator (Cash Operations, Forex, Mutual Funds)

Northern Operating Services Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2019

Operational Research Analysis

Northern Operating Services Ltd.
01.2012 - 01.2016

Associate-Q-Centre

OPI (KPMG-TAX)
09.2010 - 04.2011

MBA - Finance

SMVIT Bangalore, Visvesvaraya Technological University

BBM - Finance & Human Resource

Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala, Mangalore University
PUNEETH KUMAR