Ramesh Thathakallu

• Provide end-to-end Trade Support and Portfolio Operations for a hedge fund, covering Fixed Income
  (Corporate Bonds & Bank Debt), Equity,TRS, CDS and CDX products across the complete trade
  lifecycle.
• Supported trade capture, allocation, validation, confirmation, reconciliation, Trade settlements and
  exception management, collaborating with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Prime Brokers,Custodian and
  counterparties to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage trade allocations across portfolios/accounts, ensuring accurate allocation of trades, positions
  and economics based on Portfolio Manager instructions.
• Managed pre-settlement -trade matching and post-settlement reconciliation, coordinating with
  custodians, brokers,counterparties, depositories and internal teams to ensure timely settlement on
  value date.
• Managed and reviewed Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs), including validation and resolution
  of instruction mismatches to support accurate and timely settlement.
• Manage external outsourcing resources, providing process guidance, SME expertise and operational
  oversight to ensure accurate and timely delivery.
• Set up and implement new TRS and CDS trade templates in the PMO (Broadridge) system, ensuring
  accurate trade capture and downstream processing.
• Support OTC derivatives lifecycle activities, including amendments, resets, maturities, novations,
  confirmations and settlement.
• Partner with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Prime Brokers, Technology and Operations teams to resolve
  trade and portfolio-related issues.
• Drove process improvements and system enhancements, establishing operational controls that
  enhanced data accuracy and minimized risks.
• Provided SME-level guidance and process training to external resources, ensuring adherence to
  operating procedures and controls for consistent operational integrity.

Delivered end-to-end trade settlement services for equities and fixed income products at Euroclear market.

• Prioritized trade matching to ensure timely settlements before cut-off deadlines.
• Identified discrepancies in trades, such as incorrect static data and missing SSI from counterparties.
• Collaborated with middle office, client service, and trade support teams for efficient operations.
• Investigated failing trades to determine root causes and implement resolutions.
• Updated new SSI details in Alert (DTTC) to facilitate trade settlements on value date.
• Performed pre-matching activities on S-1 to enhance accuracy in trade processing.
• Reviewed and verified client SSI setups, ensuring compliance with established standards.

Executed trade bookings across multiple asset classes, including FX, F&O, and OTC derivatives.

• Served as primary contact for counterparties regarding trade allocation and clearing processes.
• Processed and validated commodities trades (Energy, Metals, Agri) across front-to-back trade lifecycle, ensuring accuracy from trade capture to settlement.Performed trade booking, amendments, cancellations, and ensured alignment between front office systems and back-office platforms.Conducted daily trade and position reconciliations between trading systems, clearing brokers, and accounting platforms.Managed cash and physical settlement reconciliations, including premiums, fees, freight, storage, and brokerage charges.Investigated and resolved trade breaks, pricing differences, quantity mismatches, and settlement discrepancies within SLAs.Coordinated with Front Office, Middle Office, Risk, Finance, and External Counterparties to resolve reconciliation issues.Supported month-end close activities, including P&L reconciliation, accruals, and balance substantiation for commodities desks.Ensured compliance with exchange and regulatory requirements (LME, ICE, CME) and internal control standards.Maintained accurate static data and counterparty setups to support smooth trade processing and reconciliation.Contributed to process improvements and automation initiatives, reducing manual breaks and improving reconciliation efficiency.
• Monitored day trades and managed allocations to ensure seamless STP trade flow.
• Tracked pending trades meticulously, ensuring all client transactions booked on T day.
• Conducted timely reconciliations between internal systems and exchange platforms.
• Resolved discrepancies in PB Portal through collaboration with FX PB, brokers, and funds.
• Confirmed trade allocations and communicated splits to counterparties by T- days.
• Matched trades in Markitwire Portal on T+0 basis to ensure accuracy.

• Executed trade capture and validation processes for equity, fixed income, foreign exchange, OTC derivatives, and ETD.
• Performed trade reconciliation to ensure accuracy and compliance in client systems.
• Updated Standard Settlement Instructions (SSI) for brokers to prevent incorrect payment issues.
• Configured and processed inbound trade files within client system on T+1 basis.
• Mentored junior staff members to enhance leadership skills and career advancement.
• Guided employees to ensure thorough completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Conducted operational reviews to identify improvement opportunities and optimize workflows.

Managed account relationships for top-tier clients, ensuring satisfaction and retention.

• Delivered end-to-end settlement services for equities and fixed income products.
• Executed trade matching and prioritization to achieve settlement before market cutoff.
• Addressed settlement-related inquiries as primary account manager across all markets.
• Identified trade discrepancies, including incorrect static data and missing SSI forms.
• Updated new SSI details in Alert (DTTC) to facilitate timely trade settlements.
• Investigated failed trades to determine root causes and implement effective resolutions.
• Mentored junior analysts, enhancing team performance and professional growth.

Monitored and reviewed trade tickets from FPML, secure transport, TLS emails/IMT, and fax.

• Reviewed OTC hub postings and accounting tool entries for accuracy.
• Executed manual booking of IRS and CDS trades in State Street internal applications.
• Performed manual CUSIP setup for all swaps trades.
• Audited trades processed by team members to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Trained new employees to independently manage assigned activities.
• Established quality control measures to verify data input accuracy within agreed KPIs.
• Streamlined automated confirmation processes using Omgeo Central Trade Manager and Markitwise.

Facilitated trade capture for clearing between clients, executing broker-dealers, and central clearing parties.

• Ensured timely trade capture and validation of interest rate swaps for all prime brokered trades.
• Supported client certification by uploading or manually booking test portfolios into trade capture infrastructure.
• Monitored exceptions and supported trade lifecycle events, including novations and unwinds.
• Documented processes and implemented controls in collaboration with the control team.
• Cultivated strong relationships with various business areas to understand their needs.
• Managed post-trade date breaks and operational risk across all cash equity trades.

Prepared and analyzed monthly volume reports for senior management, ensuring accurate tracking.