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Venkata Chandrasekhar

Hyderabad

Summary

With over 18. 9 years of experience, I have a proven track record in delivering value-added services and a comprehensive understanding of internal processes within the domains of Investment Banking, Custodian Banking, and Asset Management. My expertise spans Operations & Process Management, with a focus on driving efficiency and improving performance.

Specialties: Process Migrations: Skilled in overseeing the smooth transition of processes, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.

Trade Services: Proficient in managing trade confirmation, reconciliation, pre-matching, fails, settlements, Risk & Audit.

Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Implementing RPA to streamline processes and reduce manual intervention.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager – Investment Operations: Global Trade Services & India Assets Management

Franklin Templeton Investments India (Services) Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad
08.2013
  • Overseeing trade completion and transmission, addressing fund administration queries, aiming for high STP rates, resolving trade confirmation and settlement issues, managing client reports, participating in core operations management, engaging in various projects, and contributing to risk and audit.

Team Leader

Norges BANK Investment Management / Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd.
06.2012 - 08.2013
  • Managing fixed income confirmations and settlements, addressing discrepancies, handling client queries, mitigating risks, collaborating on business continuity planning, liaising with interdepartmental teams, and ensuring trade matching and settlement.

Team Lead

UBS / Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt Limited
04.2010 - 06.2012
  • Monitoring treasury operation settlements, managing SOPs, supporting team members, liaising with management, providing performance feedback, participating in user acceptance testing, and achieving process improvements.

Analyst and Senior Analyst

UBS India Service Pvt Ltd
07.2007 - 04.2010
  • Managing forex confirmations and settlements, addressing discrepancies, monitoring trades, managing SWIFT and payment processing, and ensuring timely settlement.

Analyst

Northern Trust Operating Services India Pvt Ltd
01.2006 - 07.2007
  • Allocating and distributing income, managing static data, analyzing and reconciling exceptions, and ensuring data accuracy.

Process Executive

Progeon (Infosys BPO) – Fixed Income
03.2005 - 01.2006
  • Setting up fixed income instruments, managing static data, processing trader requests, analyzing and resolving breaks, and coordinating with system support teams.

Education

Postgraduate - Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree - commerce

References

References Available upon request.

Interests

Additional Qualifications , US B1/B2 Visa: Valid until 2033, facilitating travel and potential international assignments.

Timeline

Deputy Manager – Investment Operations: Global Trade Services & India Assets Management

Franklin Templeton Investments India (Services) Pvt. Ltd.
08.2013

Team Leader

Norges BANK Investment Management / Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd.
06.2012 - 08.2013

Team Lead

UBS / Cognizant Technology Solutions Pvt Limited
04.2010 - 06.2012

Analyst and Senior Analyst

UBS India Service Pvt Ltd
07.2007 - 04.2010

Analyst

Northern Trust Operating Services India Pvt Ltd
01.2006 - 07.2007

Process Executive

Progeon (Infosys BPO) – Fixed Income
03.2005 - 01.2006

Postgraduate - Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree - commerce

Venkata Chandrasekhar