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Richa Gupta

Bengaluru

Summary

Accomplished Senior Associate in Treasury at TESCO, the UK’s largest retailer, with four years of expertise in financial analysis, cash management, and risk mitigation strategies. Holds an MBA from Amity Business School, specializing in Finance and IT. Demonstrated success in developing cash forecasting models, managing banking relationships, and optimizing liquidity positions. Strong analytical and communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and senior management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR ASSOCIATE - TREASURY RISK & REPORTING

TESCO
Bengaluru
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Oversaw multicurrency pool balance monitoring, ensuring optimal cash utilization across global accounts.
  • Monitored credit lines and intercompany loans to maintain liquidity and support strategic business needs.
  • Conducted cash flow forecasting to support financial planning and risk management.
  • Managed payment processing and resolved issues with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless transactions.
  • Handled service requests related to bank transactions, including direct debits, standing orders, and bank guarantees.
  • Assisted in the opening and closing of bank accounts in alignment with organizational requirements.
  • Coordinated biweekly service meetings with banking partners to address and align on action items.
  • Supported the Treasurer in managing foreign exchange (FX) exposure and hedging strategies to mitigate currency risk.
  • Executed monthly and quarterly FX deals, including spot and forward transactions, and zero-balance account procedures, to optimize financial performance.
  • Delivered daily and monthly reports on cash pool balances and cash flow forecasts to aid decision-making.
  • Managed settlements and valuations reporting to ensure accurate financial records.
  • Collaborated with internal teams during audit processes to ensure compliance with governance standards.
  • Engaged with both internal and external stakeholders for effective communication and reporting.
  • Utilized data visualization tools, such as Power BI and Tableau, to enhance the clarity and efficiency of treasury reporting.
  • Contributed to the enhancement of treasury processes and procedures, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Indus Valley Partners
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Ensuring all trades are correctly reflected in the Portfolio Management System {Instruments to include: Cash Equity, Equity Swaps, Sector Swaps, FX (Spot & Fwd), Futures, Options, ECP and Corporate Debt}
  • Liaising with the fund administrators, custodians, prime brokers, ISDA counterparties and executing brokers to ensure all day to day responsibilities are actioned in a timely and accurate manner
  • Monitoring corporate actions and dividends on all holdings; informing Portfolio managers of upcoming events and communicating fund responses to custodians and prime brokers; updating positions in the Portfolio Management System
  • Daily input order of trade executions, allocation of trades between various funds, PBs and ISDA accounts
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations

FINANCE EXECUTIVE

Corbett The Grand
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Mitigated process gaps and managed financial operational functions
  • Designed and modified financial procedures and operation standards
  • Increased revenue by assisting with operations management, sales and marketing efforts
  • Strategized long-term business needs, utilizing customer feedback for process improvements

Education

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE AND IT

Amity University
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
05.2021

B.COM (HONORS) - COMMERCE AND FINANCE

Amity University
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
05.2018

Skills

  • Mainframe
  • Zendesk
  • Advanced Excel
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • Cash Management
  • Liquidity Management
  • Working Capital Management
  • Risk Analysis
  • Financial Instruments

Volunteer Experience

Teaching underprivileged kids, NGO Udgam

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English
  • German
  • French

Timeline

SENIOR ASSOCIATE - TREASURY RISK & REPORTING

TESCO
08.2022 - 08.2024

OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Indus Valley Partners
03.2021 - 04.2022

FINANCE EXECUTIVE

Corbett The Grand
07.2018 - 06.2019

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE AND IT

Amity University

B.COM (HONORS) - COMMERCE AND FINANCE

Amity University
Richa Gupta