Investment management expert with 7 years of experience in IRA and middle office operations, focusing on trade matching, settlement, booking, and reconciliation. Recognized for outstanding results in relationship management and account acquisition. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments while enhancing organizational efficiency. Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and adaptability, capable of mastering new skills quickly.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead IRA
WELLS FARGO INTERNATIONAL SOLUTION PRIVATE LIMITED BANGLORE
Bangalore
11.2021 - 03.2023
Reviewed service requests for cash and securities movement between brokerage, IRA, and bank accounts based on account capacity.
Secured approvals following IRS guidelines, internal policies, and government restrictions for diverse account types.
Managed payment methods such as Automated Clearing House (ACH), journal entries, and check disbursements.
Processed transactions including distributions, contributions, rollovers, custodial transfers, and Roth conversions.
Proactively contacted clients or investment managers regarding pending actions or uncertainties.
Delivered exceptional member service to internal and external teams via email and phone communication.
Verified paperwork and updated client account profiles while lifting necessary restrictions.
Developed a central repository macro to consolidate error tracking and updates for team accessibility.
Senior Associate Level II
BNP PARIBAS
Chennai
05.2016 - 10.2021
Executed pre-matching of all trades on trade date via CTM and manual methods, ensuring accurate swift instructions and bookkeeping entries were sent to custody for settlements.
Processed funds for sensitive clients on the same day within cut-off times to meet client requirements.
Managed daily securities settlement operations for equity and fixed income trades across domestic and international markets.
Monitored high-value trades, ensuring pre-matching at market prior to settlement date with adequate stock and cash coverage.
Resolved trade discrepancies through diligent tracking of incorrect SSI details, security lending issues, and insufficient holdings or funds.
Documented trade fails accurately, escalating issues to business lines and senior management as necessary.
Updated team on process improvements regularly while maintaining process documentation and signing off quarterly.
Conducted thorough investigations of trade break queries raised by Operations, ensuring timely analysis and resolution.
Education
MBA - Finance & Marketing
Panimalar Engineering College
Chennai
01.2016
B.COM GENERAL - Commerce
Bhakthavatsalam Memorial College For Women
Chennai
01.2014
Skills
Smart Station 20 and Web Ops
Transaction lifecycle management
SWIFT messaging (MT 102, MT 103, MT 599, MT 210)
Hiport, Hobart, and BETA applications
Team leadership
Client communication
Training development
Problem solving
Employee training
Certification
JUNE 2024 - Equities and Derivatives VII- certified by NISM
MAY 2025 - Research Analyst XV -certified by NISM
Timeline
Team Lead IRA
WELLS FARGO INTERNATIONAL SOLUTION PRIVATE LIMITED BANGLORE