Srijith Gopalakrishnan
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Barclays, driving operational efficiency in reference data and trade settlements. Expert in regulatory compliance and risk frameworks, I excel in stakeholder engagement and team development. Successfully implemented strategic initiatives, enhancing performance metrics and ensuring timely trade settlements while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President – Reference Data & Trade Settlements
Barclays Global Service Centre
Chennai
05.2022 - Current
- Directed Reference Data and Trade Settlement teams to enhance global operational efficiency.
- Oversaw accuracy of static data for securities and counterparties, ensuring timely trade settlements.
- Led strategic initiatives across service lines to improve overall operational effectiveness.
- Evaluated performance metrics to foster continuous improvement in business operations.
- Developed and executed strategic plans aligning with organizational vision.
- Collaborated with technology and operations teams to automate processes - On Avaloq
- Monitored KPIs, providing insights to senior stakeholders for compliance with FCA and CASS regulations.
Control Business Partner – Risk & Governance
Barclays Shared Services
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Embedded control frameworks across operations; led RCSA and MSA reviews.
- Managed EUDA inventory and facilitated internal/external audits.
- Delivered control awareness training and reported key metrics to leadership.
Assistant Vice President – Settlements, Funding & Trade Corrections
Barclays Shared Services
07.2012 - 04.2022
- Managed a team of 26 associates in high-volume settlement operations.
- Handled equity/fixed income settlements, FX deals, mutual fund payments, and portfolio transfers.
- Led process migrations from UK/Ireland; maintained BCM plans and risk controls.
Mutual Funds – Transfers Agency
TCS e-Serve International Ltd.
04.2008 - 07.2012
- Managed outsourced cash settlements and shareholder transactions.
- Coordinated NAV calculations and AML checks; resolved reconciliation issues.
Education
MBA - Finance & Marketing
Anna University
01.2008
B.Com -
Madras University
01.2006
Skills
- Reference data management
- Trade settlement oversight
- Risk and control frameworks
- Regulatory compliance
- Process migration
- Transformation strategies
- Audit handling and facilitation
- Issue remediation
- Stakeholder engagement
- Performance metrics analysis
- Lean methodologies
- Team leadership and development
- Operational efficiency
Accomplishments
- Bloomberg data and licensing cost saves of £75,000 in 2024
- Saved £407,000 in 2020 by reducing overdraft charges.
- Improved STP rates in 2019, yielding 3 FTE benefits.
- Reduced custodial disciplinary charges by £110,000 in 2018.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/01/86
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Vice President – Reference Data & Trade Settlements
Barclays Global Service Centre
05.2022 - Current
Control Business Partner – Risk & Governance
Barclays Shared Services
08.2019 - 05.2022
Assistant Vice President – Settlements, Funding & Trade Corrections
Barclays Shared Services
07.2012 - 04.2022
Mutual Funds – Transfers Agency
TCS e-Serve International Ltd.
04.2008 - 07.2012
MBA - Finance & Marketing
Anna University
B.Com -
Madras University
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