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Ruhi Singhania

Mumbai

Summary

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)
Ruhi Singhania