VISVANAATH M
Chennai,TN
Summary
Senior Investment Banking Operations professional with 7+ years of experience in Investment Banking, specialising in FX and Money Market settlements across EMEA markets. Strong expertise in trade lifecycle management| SWIFT messaging|confirmations,|sanctions/embargo handling |and Nostro reconciliation, with proven impact in automation, time savings, risk mitigation, and SLA adherence. Experienced in managing high-volume, time-critical trades and partnering with Front Office and Middle Office to ensure accurate, compliant settlements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Investment Banking Senior Operations Analyst
Societe Generale Global Solution Center
08.2023 - Current
- Delivered top-tier settlement performance (95% accuracy vs 98% SLA – highest among peers), strengthening client confidence and operational stability.
- Managed 200+ daily multi-currency trades and payments, ensuring on-time settlements and uninterrupted global cash flows.
- Saved 30% processing time by redesigning workflows and partnering with IT to enhance straight-through processing.
- Acted as SPOC for critical escalations, accelerating turnaround times and protecting SLA performance.
- Prevented revenue leakage and improved throughput by automating FX and Money Market trade confirmation matching.
- Partnered closely with Front Office and Middle Office on trade bookings, developing strong command of booking parameters, trade economics, and lifecycle controls, reducing downstream breaks.
- Executed a high-volume novation event of 3,000+ trades in a single day, ensuring accurate re-booking, timely settlements, and zero operational disruption.
Lead Operations Representative- FX Settlements
BANK OF AMERICA
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed end-to-end FX inward / Outward settlement operations for PAN-India branches, ensuring compliance with RBI, FEMA, and internal control frameworks.
- Resolved SWIFT investigations (MT103/MT202), payment exceptions, and mailbox escalations, maintaining audit readiness and TAT adherence.
- Delivered daily MIS reporting on FX trade bookings, flows, Nostro positions, and settlement status to Treasury and branch stakeholders.
- Coordinated with Treasury and Dealing teams on rate confirmation, value dating, and trade validation, ensuring accurate and timely settlements.
- Processed Vostro transactions, FX outward remittances, FIRC/NOC issuance, and supported GST month-end reporting, while mentoring team members on complex cases.
Relationship Officer- Retail and Forex Banking
City Union Bank Ltd
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Managed branch banking operations including cash handling, account openings, RTGS/NEFT processing, and jewel loan documentation.
- Processed inward and outward foreign remittances , ensuring AML/KYC compliance.
- Drafted and evaluated credit proposals and loan documentation for SME and retail clients.
- Achieved and exceeded monthly sales and cross-sell targets for insurance, mutual funds, and banking products.
- Monitored SMA/NPA accounts and implemented early warning and follow-up strategies.
- Received formal appreciation from Regional Head for consistent performance and target achievement.
Education
MBA - Marketing and Operations
SASTRA Deemed University
THANJAVUR TAMILNADU05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
M.A.M School Of Engineering
TRICHY11.2015
Accomplishments
- Cut confirmation matching TAT by 25% at Societe Generale through structured tracking and process discipline.
- Improved operational efficiency and cost control by delivering near-error-free payment processing across high-volume settlements, reducing rework, penalty exposure, and operational losses.
- Received Spotlight Award In SOCGEN GSC for reducing manual payment creation in incorrect and complex roll scenarios by partnering with ITEC to enable netting functionality within the booking platform.
- Recognized by Regional Head, City Union Bank, for consistently exceeding quarterly sales targets.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- FX & Money Market Settlements | Trade Confirmations & Matching (T+0/T+1)
SWIFT MT103, MT202, MT300, MT320 | ISO 20022 (PACS.008 / 009)
Payment Processing & Investigations | Nostro Reconciliation
SSI Validation & Callback Controls | Operational Risk & Controls
AML / KYC / Regulatory Compliance | BCP / DR Testing
Stakeholder Coordination (FO / MO / Clients / Custodians)
Additional Information
SWIFT Interface Tools | Finastra | TLM | Flexcube | CLS |MS Excel (Advanced) | Outlook | PowerPoint
Work Authorization
Open to relocation to UAE and Europe with employer-sponsored work authorization
CERTIFICATIONS
01-2020
INTERESTS
Learning and exploring more about RISQ, Sanctions and AML.
Timeline
Investment Banking Senior Operations Analyst
Societe Generale Global Solution Center
08.2023 - Current
Lead Operations Representative- FX Settlements
BANK OF AMERICA
12.2021 - 07.2023
Relationship Officer- Retail and Forex Banking
City Union Bank Ltd
10.2018 - 11.2021
MBA - Marketing and Operations
SASTRA Deemed University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
M.A.M School Of Engineering