Sangeeta Mitra
Kolkata
Summary
Dynamic Executive Director with extensive experience at J P Morgan Chase, excelling in balance sheet management and compliance leadership. Proven track record in optimizing liquidity strategies and enhancing team capabilities through effective training. Adept at driving strategic initiatives that elevate operational efficiency and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director/ VP
J P Morgan Chase
London
01.2009 - 10.2024
- Led a team of 10 across EMEA and NA to optimize balance sheet and liquidity monitoring.
- Oversaw accurate quarterly external reporting disclosures to ensure compliance.
- Collaborated with policy teams to align practices with accounting standards.
- Supported front office in estimating capital, RWA, GSIB, and ROE for new trades.
- Conducted training sessions on RWA, capital, and funding topics to enhance team expertise.
- Reviewed internal controls in product control processes to rectify misreporting gaps.
- Directed strategic initiatives that improved operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Managed financial resources and operations to maximize organizational effectiveness.
Vice President
J P Morgan Chase
London
09.2007 - 01.2009
- Directed P&L team for Credit Exotics and Hybrids Business, overseeing daily reporting.
- Reviewed daily P&L adjustments and tracked resolutions across middle office, back office, and technology teams.
- Collaborated with Valuation Control and Financial Control teams to finalize month-end P&L.
- Managed projects for tactical and strategic system/process solutions delivery.
- Recruited and trained new team members to enhance operational capabilities.
Assistant Vice President
J P Morgan Chase
India
09.2004 - 08.2007
- Led an integrated risk management team of 7 members covering Operational Risk, Information Risk & Business Resiliency reporting to Head of IB Operations in India
- Established Risk Assessment framework and Conducted granular risk assessments to identify potential control gaps and recommend improvements
- Conducted training sessions for all levels of management to increase control awareness
- Facilitated discussions around Control Self Assessments with Operations Managers
- Facilitated Location Governance meetings to discuss key risks related issues
- Assisted the various businesses in meeting all control requirements and regulatory standards, including Sarbanes-Oxley and Basel II
- Led Pre/ Post Migration Reviews for processes when they were migrated from primary locations to India
- Led efforts in formulation and implementation of policies & standards
- Dealt with Audit teams (both internal & external) & Regulators in various audit/ review exercises
- Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery & Location Strategy for 3000+ staffs.
- Responsible for development, testing and maintenance of Crisis Management plans
- Ensured business resiliency tests were successfully executed and all issues, risk and gaps monitored, and timely resolution found
- Conduct Awareness & Training sessions
Associate
J P Morgan Chase
India
08.2000 - 08.2004
- Migrated Equities Reference Data Management from Hong Kong, Japan, and London to Mumbai.
- Developed procedures, guidelines, and KPIs for successful audit outcomes in the first year.
- Enhanced process efficiencies by implementing small-scale automation projects with improved controls.
- Mentored team members to elevate skills and unlock potential.
Manager
Alliance Capital
India
04.2000 - 07.2000
- Managed two schemes of Alliance Capital Mutual Fund, ensuring accurate Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations.
- Prepared financial statements to reflect fund performance and compliance.
- Facilitated interactions with banks, custodians, registrars, and transfer agents to maintain operational efficiency.
- Developed workflows to automate and consolidate tax calculations for all Alliance Capital schemes, achieving substantial time savings.
Manager
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
India
09.1998 - 03.2000
- Reviewed mutual fund applications for leading Indian mutual fund to ensure business requirements alignment.
- Analyzed end-to-end process flows and internal controls for steel manufacturing company to identify business risks.
- Evaluated financial statement impacts due to SAP ERP implementation and assessed IS security issues for steel manufacturing firm.
- Assessed information systems environment and reviewed application controls at Bombay Stock Exchange.
- Reviewed domestic treasury application during development phase, recommending enhancements for functionality.
- Evaluated human resource management system application for software company, focusing on intern assessment.
Intern
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
India
07.1995 - 08.1998
- Conducted statutory, management, and tax audits for diverse clients.
- Led audit teams to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Finalized accounts through detailed consolidation processes.
- Facilitated discussions between partners and clients to address key issues.
Education
Chartered Accountancy - Mumbai
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Mumbai05-1998
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mumbai University
01.1995
Skills
- Balance sheet management
- Liquidity monitoring
- External reporting
- Project management
- Team development
- Compliance leadership
- Financial analysis
- Training / Coaching
- Strategic direction
- Risk assessment
- Capital management
- Risk-weighted assets (RWA)
- Global systemically important banks (GSIB)
- Stress capital buffer oversight
- Leverage analysis
- Liquidity strategies
- Operations and Information Risk Management
- Resiliency Management
- Finance expertise
- Audit proficiency
- Problem-solving skills
- Control framework development
- Analytical capabilities
- Reporting proficiency
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Project execution strategies
- Talent attraction techniques
References
Will be provided on request.
Activities
- Participated in DMAIIC productivity training and Six Sigma Awareness training.
- Attended courses on Leadership, Personality Development and Team Management.
- Attended Fast Reading & Memory Efficiency course conducted by Indo American Society.
- Taught financial accounting to students at a local educational institution in Mumbai on weekends.
Timeline
Executive Director/ VP
J P Morgan Chase
01.2009 - 10.2024
Vice President
J P Morgan Chase
09.2007 - 01.2009
Assistant Vice President
J P Morgan Chase
09.2004 - 08.2007
Associate
J P Morgan Chase
08.2000 - 08.2004
Manager
Alliance Capital
04.2000 - 07.2000
Manager
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
09.1998 - 03.2000
Intern
Pricewaterhouse Coopers
07.1995 - 08.1998
Chartered Accountancy - Mumbai
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mumbai University