Rahul Pokale
Pune
Summary
Dynamic fund accounting professional with over 9 years at BNY Mellon, excelling in NAV validation and process improvement. Proven track record in leading successful migrations and automating workflows. Adept at team collaboration and training, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while enhancing efficiency in fund accounting processes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Maharashtra
BNY (Bank of New York Mellon)
Pune
04.2016 - 03.2025
- Accumulated over nine years of experience in fund accounting operations, focusing on full-cycle NAV construction and validation for mutual funds, hedge funds, and multi-asset class portfolios.
- Demonstrated hands-on expertise with diverse financial instruments including equities, fixed income, futures, options, money market instruments, and derivatives.
- Managed comprehensive fund accounting processes including daily reconciliation, cash verification, variance resolution, trade matching, GL postings, and issue escalation within SLA timelines.
- Spearheaded successful migration of fund accounting processes from onshore to offshore locations, ensuring process integrity and compliance adherence.
- Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) approved by senior management for onboarding and operational consistency.
- Collaborated with technology teams to automate workflows for subscriptions/redemptions and trade postings while proposing ideas for process optimization.
- Monitored daily fund activities including trades and corporate actions to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with fund mandates.
- Trained and mentored junior team members across various fund types while establishing a flexible resource model for high-volume periods.
Senior Associate
State Street Syntel Services Pvt Ltd.
12.2010 - 03.2016
- Calculated net asset value (NAV) for portfolio valuations to assess financial performance.
- Verified accuracy of corporate action trades and income entries in accounting records.
- Performed cash and holdings reconciliations to ensure proper accounting for holdings and cash.
- Confirmed price movements that exceeded established tolerances with external sources like Reuters or Bloomberg.
- Submitted completed reports to Investment Manager for final approval.
- Maintained daily records of cash and stock balances through various reconciliation processes.
- Reconciled futures and options with broker statements, confirming legitimacy of prices with Investment Manager.
- Provided monthly NAV valuations to clients, aiding in assessment of current holdings and future investment decisions.
Data Analyst
CMC LTD
06.2009 - 12.2010
- Executed A/C closures and modifications efficiently.
- Processed Delivery Instruction Slips received via fax, ensuring accurate entry and reporting for CDSL and NSDL.
- Conducted KYC verification for account opening forms and entered data into the system.
- Managed front desk inquiries regarding A/C operations and holdings details via email.
- Utilized DP SECURE Software and Internal SBIDT Software to streamline processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and reporting needs.
- Analyzed large datasets to identify trends and patterns for strategic decision-making.
DEALER (SECONDARY MARKET)
INDIA INFOLINE LTD.
05.2008 - 06.2009
- Executed buying and selling of shares on customer instruction via ODIN Terminal.
- Managed cash transactions accurately during shifts to ensure financial integrity.
- Coordinated with team members to resolve disputes and maintain a positive atmosphere.
- Managed billing and ledger processes, including trial balance and client holdings.
- Processed pay in and pay out transactions while maintaining Sauda book.
- Handled settlement and clearing of securities to ensure timely transactions.
DEMAT (EXECUTIVE)
Sykes & Ray Equities (I) Ltd
Mumbai
12.2007 - 05.2008
- Accumulated five months of experience as DMAT Executive with Sykes & Ray Equities (I) Ltd.
- Analyzed market trends to inform investment strategies and decision-making.
- Developed strategic plans to enhance company growth and market presence.
- Checked stock holdings statements and cross-verified data for accuracy.
- Processed BSE and NSE payouts in a timely manner.
- Administered weekly payouts every Saturday to clients.
- Executed daily pay-in and pay-out transactions for securities.
- Facilitated early pay-in procedures for enhanced efficiency.
Education
T.Y Bcom -
Mumbai, India
Mumbai, India06.2007
HSC -
Mumbai,India
Mumbai,India06.2004
S.S.C. -
Mumbai,India
Mumbai,India06.2002
Skills
- Process improvement
- Problem resolution
- Team training
- Fund accounting processes
- Multitasking and organization
- NAV construction
- Process improvement
- Problem resolution
- Team training
- Fund accounting processes
- Multitasking and organization
- NAV construction
Timeline
Maharashtra
BNY (Bank of New York Mellon)
04.2016 - 03.2025
Senior Associate
State Street Syntel Services Pvt Ltd.
12.2010 - 03.2016
Data Analyst
CMC LTD
06.2009 - 12.2010
DEALER (SECONDARY MARKET)
INDIA INFOLINE LTD.
05.2008 - 06.2009
DEMAT (EXECUTIVE)
Sykes & Ray Equities (I) Ltd
12.2007 - 05.2008
T.Y Bcom -
Mumbai, India
HSC -
Mumbai,India
S.S.C. -
Mumbai,India
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