Detail-oriented professional with experience in expense management and data analysis. Proven track record in cost optimisation , enhancing financial efficiency,
and supporting compliance initiatives. Collaborative team player adept at
achieving organisational goals and enhancing profitability
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AVP, Chief Business Office
Citigroup (Citicorp Services India Pvt. Ltd)
01.2022 - Current
Conducted analysis on brokerage expenses and identified the most cost-effective brokers, platforms, and exchanges to reduce costs
Increased BGC fixed fee contract usage by 10%, resulting in a $2M cost reduction
Successfully delivered cost optimization for Bloomberg and Tradeweb subscriptions, leading to a savings of $4M
Analyzed existing relationships to discover cost-cutting prospects with key vendors based on competitive cost analysis
Achieved significant cost savings of $2M by negotiating favorable Bond point/TMC prices with ICE management for Spread products
Negotiated with ICAP, BGC, and Tradition resulting in a $1.5M savings
Achieved cost reductions of $1M by determining optimal pricing strategy based on impact analysis of 20 highest-spending traders
Decreased operational costs through a 90% reduction in Futures' third-party brokers' activity, based on lots traded
Organized a monthly transactional and market data expense forum to align goals and implement best practices among the business execution teams
Effectively reduced terminal costs of $6.4M by overseeing approval processes, identifying underutilized users, implementing procedural enhancements, and suggesting viable alternatives
Contributed towards meeting hiring goals and adhering to headcount budget set by management.
Associate Process Manager
Eclerx Services LTD
01.2017 - 01.2022
Analyzed Citi's performance reports, ranking trends vs
Competitors by coordinating with different businesses
Managed the creation and upkeep of Data Analytics Catalog
Scheduled and coordinated data analytics podcast events in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Performed affirmations and pricing of receivables for unpriced trades, obtained approvals for payables, and facilitated settlement of trades on Atlantis
Ensured smooth settlement through proactive collaboration with onshore client and counterparties in resolving breaks
Set up Instruments/Accounts/Exchange Fees/Commissions in the client's internal system to align with exchange requirements
Maintained up-to-date margin rates and interest rates in clients' internal system on a daily basis.
Education
PGPM - Finance
ICFAI BUSINESS SCHOOL
Mumbai, Maharashtra
05.2017
Bachelor In Commerce (Hons) -
DELHI UNIVERSITY (MAHARAJA AGRASEN COLLEGE)
New Delhi, Delhi
05.2014
Skills
Expense Management
Cost Optimization
Vendor Relations
Data Analysis
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Brokerage Cost and Expenses
Vendor Negotiation
Atlantis
Docs
Jira
Certification
Power BI Data Analyst Associate - Microsoft
Google Analytics Individual Qualification (IQ) - Google
Microsoft Office Specialist, Excel Associate - Microsoft
Timeline
AVP, Chief Business Office
Citigroup (Citicorp Services India Pvt. Ltd)
01.2022 - Current
Associate Process Manager
Eclerx Services LTD
01.2017 - 01.2022
PGPM - Finance
ICFAI BUSINESS SCHOOL
Bachelor In Commerce (Hons) -
DELHI UNIVERSITY (MAHARAJA AGRASEN COLLEGE)
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