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Venkatesh T

Venkatesh T

Chennai, TamilNadu

Summary

Dynamic Treasury Operations professional with expertise in transaction lifecycle management and foreign exchange operation systems. Proven track record at NatWest Bank in enhancing operational efficiency and resolving discrepancies promptly. Skilled in financial software and fostering team collaboration, driving improvements in settlement processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate- Treasury Operations (Transaction Management Analyst)

Natwest Bank
Chennai
10.2024 - Current
  • Managed end-to-end CLS process, ensuring timely pay-ins and pay-outs across IPIS, I/O swap booking, and RPIS.
  • Matched client confirmations through GTSS, Finastra, FXALL, email, CLS, and TLM; monitored discrepancies for swift resolution.
  • Handled FX and MM settlements in Murex, verifying daily net settlement figures for prompt payments.
  • Validated SSI with callback to ensure accuracy in payment processing.
  • Oversaw MM rollover and third-party FX payments to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Reviewed SOPs and ISDA agreement modifications for compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Performed reconciliation in Intellimatch and TLM for VD+1 entries; promptly investigated discrepancies.
  • Posted entries in Murex for Euroclear charges and claims after completing necessary checks and approvals.

Senior Analyst II - Currencies Middle Office

Natwest Markets
Chennai
10.2020 - 09.2023
  • Executed daily booking of IO swaps, ensuring alignment in CLS and gross.
  • Performed reconciliation for LCH trades to maintain accuracy.
  • Amended SSI by adjusting CLS or LCH trades to gross during discrepancies.
  • Managed fails to mitigate unsettled trades and enhance settlement efficiency.
  • Coordinated with banks and teams for clearing platform migration.
  • Supported audits through implementation of effective controls and documentation.
  • Raised JIRA tickets to drive improvements in STP processes.
  • Collaborated with Trading and Sales teams, bridging communication between BO and FO.

Analyst - OTC Derivatives Settlements

BNP Paribas Securities Services
Chennai
10.2018 - 09.2020
  • Pre-confirmed derivatives settlements with counterparties to ensure accuracy.
  • Managed discrepancies in payments, receipts, and SSI with clients and counterparties.
  • Handled swaps, FX, loans, and deposits efficiently.
  • Captured trades in Calypso for accurate record-keeping.
  • Trained peers and new associates to enhance team capabilities.
  • Monitored client queries and ensured timely, quality resolutions.
  • Coordinated team efforts through weekly huddles to maintain alignment.

Education

MBA - Finance And Marketing

SRM University
Chennai
06-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

A.M. Jain College
Chennai
06-2016

Skills

  • Transaction lifecycle management
  • Foreign exchange trading systems
  • Financial software expertise
  • Operational efficiency strategies
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Derivative instruments knowledge
  • Settlement process for FX and MM

Projects

IO Swap Automation: Supported IT team to automate IO Swap booking.

FX option clearing: supported the IT team to automate FX option trades via LCH

Provided ideas to automate the process, which helps to reduce manual work and save time

Provided support to the IT team for migrating the trades from the Wall Street application to Murex

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Applications

  • Calypso , Murex , TLM , GTSS , CLS , Finstra , Intelli match , Bloomberg , AMH

Timeline

Associate- Treasury Operations (Transaction Management Analyst)

Natwest Bank
10.2024 - Current

Senior Analyst II - Currencies Middle Office

Natwest Markets
10.2020 - 09.2023

Analyst - OTC Derivatives Settlements

BNP Paribas Securities Services
10.2018 - 09.2020

MBA - Finance And Marketing

SRM University

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

A.M. Jain College
Venkatesh T