Vivek Kuttappa
Karnataka
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Apex Group Ltd, excelling in trade settlement and data operations. Recognized for driving automation and efficiency, earning Employee of the Year 2020. Expert in Geneva and Eagle Accounting, with strong collaboration skills to enhance data quality and compliance. Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President – Trade Settlement & Reference Data Operations
Apex Group Ltd
07.2023 - Current
- Lead global operations for trade settlement, post-trade processing, and data governance.
- Oversee Geneva and Paxus platforms, ensuring accurate trade capture, settlement, reconciliation, and NAV readiness.
- Ensure robust security master, pricing, and corporate actions data for settlement and accounting.
- Drive STP, automation, and controls to reduce manual intervention and settlement risk.
- Partner with Fund Accounting, Middle Office, Custody, Technology, and Data Vendors to resolve exceptions.
- Maintain audit-ready controls and regulatory compliance across teams.
Manager – Trade Operations & Security Master
STP Investment Services
04.2020 - 07.2023
- Managed Security Master, Reference Data, Pricing, Corporate Actions, and Trade Support teams.
- Single point of contact for post-trade data impacting settlement and reconciliation.
- Supported Eagle Accounting Platform for instrument setup and lifecycle maintenance.
- Implemented audit trackers and automation for improved data quality and efficiency.
- Recognition: Employee of the Year, 2020 (Global).
Senior Analyst – Reference Data & Settlement Support
SmartStream Technologies (RDU)
05.2016 - 04.2020
- Supported cross-reference mapping and static data for settlement and reconciliation.
- Managed global exchanges: CME, Eurex, ICE, Euronext.
- Integrated vendor data: Bloomberg, Refinitiv, IDC, FOW, GMI.
- Led Open FIGI onboarding and standardization.
Senior Analyst / Specialist – Capital Markets Reference & Pricing Data
Thomson Reuters / Reuters
12.2007 - 05.2016
- Maintained real-time, reference, and pricing data for settlement/valuation.
- Liaised with exchanges, brokers, and vendors to resolve pricing/data issues.
- Led root cause analysis to reduce data gaps and settlement issues.
- Awards: Certificate of Excellence – 2007 & 2012.
Process Associate
HP Global (Hewlett-Packard)
08.2006 - 03.2007
- Supported operational processes and data workflows for global financial clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
St. Arts & Science College
Bangalore01.2006
Skills
- Geneva
- Paxus
- Eagle Accounting
- Alfafuse
- Bloomberg
- Refinitiv (Eikon, DataScope)
- IDC
- Markit EDM
- Reference Data Utility (RDU)
- Advanced Excel
- SQL
Leadership And Extracurriculars
- Joint Secretary, Bangalore Hockey Association
- Qualified National Hockey Umpire and Player – Hockey India
- Former India U-16 Hockey Captain (Gold Medal, Oman)
Tools And Platforms
- Geneva
- Paxus
- Eagle Accounting
- Alfafuse
- Bloomberg
- Refinitiv (Eikon, DataScope)
- IDC
- Markit EDM
- Reference Data Utility (RDU)
- Advanced Excel
- SQL
Timeline
Vice President – Trade Settlement & Reference Data Operations
Apex Group Ltd
07.2023 - Current
Manager – Trade Operations & Security Master
STP Investment Services
04.2020 - 07.2023
Senior Analyst – Reference Data & Settlement Support
SmartStream Technologies (RDU)
05.2016 - 04.2020
Senior Analyst / Specialist – Capital Markets Reference & Pricing Data
Thomson Reuters / Reuters
12.2007 - 05.2016
Process Associate
HP Global (Hewlett-Packard)
08.2006 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
St. Arts & Science College