SONA J
Bengaluru
Summary
I am a detail-oriented finance professional eager to leverage my extensive skills in account management and reconciliation and payments world. With a strong analytical mindset and a commitment to compliance and process optimization, I thrive in environments that challenge me to learn and grow. My passion for education and continuous improvement drives my professional journey, and I am eager to contribute to my organization's success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Trade Lifecycle Specialist
JP Morgan Chase and Co.
04.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: A global leader in investment banking and financial services
- Detail-oriented and analytical finance professional with of handson experience in Nostro reconciliation and account management with knowledge of SWIFT.
- Performed primary reconciliations for the firm's NOSTRO accounts held with overseas correspondent banks and JP Morgan branches.
- Lead and manage the end-to-end reconciliation of Nostro accounts (multi-currency) across global banking platforms, ensuring 100% reconciliation integrity and minimizing outstanding balances.
- Ensured funds across NOSTRO accounts are being promptly applied by respective LOBs such as fixed income, derivatives, treasury services, loans, equity settlements
- Collaborated with internal departments to resolve complex reconciliation issues and ensure accurate reporting
- Supported implementation of automated solutions for transaction matching, improving reconciliation cycle time and reducing errors
- Performed nostro reconciliation across regions and currencies including New York, Luxembourg, Brazil, Dublin, and Colombia
- Handled second level reconciliations on all FX breaks, working with aged breaks to ensure clearance
- Collaborated with Business for any source code creation, deletion, or amendment in iRecs Static for allocation of breaks
- Participated in multiple training sessions to educate team members on the importance of timely reconciliations and risk management.
Analyst
Byjus Think And Learn
08.2021 - 04.2022
- As a team, conducted internal audits of financial and operational processes, identifying control deficiencies and recommending improvements to senior management.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
- Analyzed customer feedback data and improved service offerings to enhance satisfaction rates.
- Improved decision-making processes, providing senior management with detailed analysis and actionable insights.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Education
MBA - Data Analytics
Jain University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Taxation
Christ ( Deemed To Be) University
04.2001 -
Skills
Nostro knowledge
Accomplishments
- R&R award, Reward and recognition award for my consistent contributions in Quarter 2 2023
- DPS Excellence award, DPS Excellence award for outstanding performance in Quarter 3 2023
- R&R award, R&R award for my consistent contributions in Quarter 1 2024
Training
- Bcom Finance and Accountancy, Courses include Accounting, Finance, Indian & International Taxation.
- Master of Business Administration, Courses include MBA in Data Science and Data Analytics.
Timeline
Trade Lifecycle Specialist
JP Morgan Chase and Co.
04.2022 - Current
Analyst
Byjus Think And Learn
08.2021 - 04.2022
MBA - Data Analytics
Jain University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance And Taxation
Christ ( Deemed To Be) University
04.2001 -
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