VIJAI MAHENDRAN K
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Delivery Manager with proven expertise in operational excellence at Acuity Knowledge Partners. Specializes in strategic planning and automation, achieving substantial productivity gains through effective communication and mentoring. Builds strong relationships with global asset managers, leveraging deep knowledge in capital markets, hedge funds, and alternative investments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Manager
Acuity Knowledge Partners
04.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded a team of over 15 CDB and DDQ professionals to achieve operational excellence.
- Cultivated relationships with 11 global asset managers across CDB, DOOR, and DDQ services.
- Established delivery teams in India and Sri Lanka to strengthen cross-border collaboration.
- Recognized for deep capital markets expertise, ensuring quality across fixed income, equity, and alternatives.
- Implemented automation solutions for CDB and DOOR, boosting productivity and minimizing manual tasks.
- Co-developed Beat EDGE tool to drive continuous improvements in service delivery.
Delivery Lead
Acuity Knowledge Partners
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Spearheaded pilot team to facilitate seamless client transitions through template creation and database mapping.
- Collaborated with client's data specialists to identify and resolve data issues.
- Allocated and updated quantitative data on DOOR platform based on product manager confirmations.
- Conducted regular quality checks on qualitative and quantitative data to ensure accuracy.
- Supervised Client Inbox, addressing various ad hoc requests from clients.
- Managed consultant database for Financial Marketing Services, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
Senior Financial Analyst
Northern Trust Corporation
06.2011 - 06.2019
- Liaised with fund companies and brokers to validate daily dividend rates prior to NAV calculation.
- Conducted custody pricing for bonds, equities, and UK equity assets.
- Investigated variances in attributes ensuring fund accounting aligns with external auditor requirements.
- Communicated market updates promptly through team meetings and collaboration with downstream service recipients.
- Prepared metrics fulfilling reporting requirements for local and global leadership.
- Calculated client exposure to identify irregularities and operational errors during BAU processes.
- Reviewed new asset information, applying logic based on security types for accurate recording.
- Adhered to audit, risk, and compliance parameters in all team activities.
Content Analyst
Thomson Reuters
07.2008 - 06.2011
- Analyzed contributor pricing regularly based on real-time and periodic data.
- Addressed product performance deficiencies during escalations related to bond pricing.
- Assisted in daily business activities to reduce workload, participating in weekly cross-training sessions.
- Interpreted CRM instructions accurately, enhancing income retention and increasing trade counts monthly and annually.
- Conducted quality checks on data uploads to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Generated client reports to provide insights and maintain communication.
Education
MBA - Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
Sikkim04-2014
Bachelor of Accounting - Finance & Marketing
Bangalore University
Bengaluru, India04-2006
Skills
- Leadership and people management
- Strategic planning and delivery
- Effective communication
- Change management and transitions
- Mentoring and emotional intelligence
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Visa Status
Indian, US Visa, B1/B2, Valid till 2030, UK Visa, Expired, Sri Lanka Visa, Expired
Projects & Automations
Instrumental in end-to-end development, testing, and launch of the Beat EDGE automation tool, enhancing the consultant database efficiency - Acuity Knowledge Partners
Streamlined pricing operations by implementing the Pricing Tool and digitizing approval workflows -Northern Operating Services
Timeline
Delivery Manager
Acuity Knowledge Partners
04.2021 - Current
Delivery Lead
Acuity Knowledge Partners
06.2019 - 03.2021
Senior Financial Analyst
Northern Trust Corporation
06.2011 - 06.2019
Content Analyst
Thomson Reuters
07.2008 - 06.2011
MBA - Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
Bachelor of Accounting - Finance & Marketing
Bangalore University