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RAGHAV PITTI

HYDERABAD

Summary

A dynamic and high impact financial services leader with 21 years of Operational leadership experience driving transformation projects and setting up global capability excellence centers within India. Relentless focus on delivery and a demonstrable track record of execution within fast paced and challenging environment. Able to quickly establish credibility and build relationships across all levels, instilling collaboration and cross functional partnership. Adept at navigating complex organization structure with the focus to create positive impact and drive continuous improvement.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – INVESTMENT BANK OPERATIONS, HEAD OF INDIA COLLATERAL MANAGEMENT

UBS
07.2019 - Current
  • Overview: Currently working as an Executive Director. India Head for IB Ops Collateral management, business solutions center and vendor strategy. Digital transformation Lead for global team.
  • Leading India Operations for IB Collateral management as regional head managing team of 150+ members.
  • Responsible for OTC, Cleared Derivatives, Fixed Income, Stock Borrow Lending and Prime Brokerage Collateral margin processes day-to-day operations management.
  • Lead for Digital transformation initiatives from India driving continuous improvement agenda.
  • Drive Operating model for business solutions center/captive and vendor teams.
  • Providing oversight for functional utilities within team i.e., Static data, recons and controls, valuations, dispute management and audit confirmations team.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization''s reach and influence.

VICE PRESIDENT - CLIENT REFERENCE DATA OPERATIONS

JP Morgan & Chase
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Overview: Worked as a Vice President. Site Lead for Reference data utility and Firmwide Data Quality Remediation.
  • Managed Firm wide Reference data Utility team of 150+ members in India for JP Morgan Chase & Co supporting Corporate IB, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management business.
  • Process scope covered establishing relationship between IB traded Funds and Investment Managers on our Ref data platform.
  • Remediation of Data quality issues to provide reliable data for stakeholders.

AVP – GLOBAL MARKETS, COLLATERAL, TRADE AND VALUATION RECONCILIATION

Bank of America Merrill Lynch
05.2004 - 07.2018
  • Overview: Last role as an Assistant Vice President Sr Ops Manager. India Lead for Global Markets Collateral management, trade reconciliation and Regulatory compliance.
  • Managed entire team span of 90+ employees including 7 managers across two locations, Hyderabad and Gurgaon.
  • Products supported include OTC Derivatives portfolio comprising IRS, CDS, Equities, Commodities, FX, Options, FI Repo and F&O business for Corporate, Institutional and Prime Brokerage clients.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Finance & Accounting

Osmania University
HYDERABAD

Skills

  • Strong Operational Risk management and governance
  • Change management in digital initiatives
  • Focus on client value
  • Foster team excellence
  • Operational efficiency
  • Analytical decision making
  • Stakeholder engagement

Leadership Highlights

  • Established and scaled global Centers of Excellence supporting comprehensive IB operations.
  • Delivered clean internal and regulatory audits through strong governance and transparent reporting.
  • Championed diversity, leadership development, and succession planning across global operations.
  • Trusted advisor to senior leadership on risk, regulatory change, and client strategy execution.
  • Consistent delivery on cost and efficiency targets YoY through process optimization and workforce planning.
  • Strong business resiliency model created for function through split site and location strategy execution.
  • Driving AI initiatives with IT, creating straight through processing workflows and improved client servicing.
  • Financial benefits and Economic profit targets achieved through collateral optimization initiatives.
  • Fostered culture to create business domain experts in team with Tech Ops collaboration and business engagement.
  • Driving positive outcomes for clients through regional relationship management and in person client meetings.

Timeline

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – INVESTMENT BANK OPERATIONS, HEAD OF INDIA COLLATERAL MANAGEMENT

UBS
07.2019 - Current

VICE PRESIDENT - CLIENT REFERENCE DATA OPERATIONS

JP Morgan & Chase
07.2018 - 07.2019

AVP – GLOBAL MARKETS, COLLATERAL, TRADE AND VALUATION RECONCILIATION

Bank of America Merrill Lynch
05.2004 - 07.2018

Bachelors Degree - Finance & Accounting

Osmania University
RAGHAV PITTI