Operations Analyst
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SOUMYA R. IYER
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking a Financial Analyst Position in an environment of challenge, fun and learning where I can use my excellent team playing and analytical skills thus adding value to Firm’s shareholders and my self.
PERSONAL PROFILE
Date of Birth 27th June 1981
Visa Status Work Permit (EAD) approved. Authorized to work for any employer in USA.
Contact Phone 408 246 9030
Contact Address 900 Pepper Tree Lane , # 1222,
Santa Clara, California – 95051
SUMMARY PROFILE
Current Position CFA Level 1 Candidate, June 2005
Previous Employer JP Morgan Chase Bank, Mumbai – India.
Designation Settlements Specialist
Line of Business Investor Services - Global Custody
Years of Experience 2 Years
International Exposure Sydney – Transition of Regional Trade Management Operations.
Qualification Master of Management Studies. (MMS), M.Sc. (Hons) Economics
Institution Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani , India
ACADEMIC PROFILE
Name of the Program University/ Board Duration Credits Gained
1] M.Sc. (Hons) Economics
2] Master of Management studies-MMS (Dual Degree) BITS Pilani
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani India August 1998-July 2003 8.21/10
Grade 12 Board of Higher Secondary Examination Tamilnadu, India July 1997 -May1998 95.8 %
Grade 10 Central Board of Secondary Examination, India July1995 -May1996 86 %
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (EMPLOYEMENT RECORD)
JP Morgan Chase Bank, Mumbai June 2003 – June 2004
Settlement Specialist, Global Trade Settlements
Business Profile: JPMorgan Investor Services provides investor solutions to the world’s leading institutional investors, including mutual funds, Insurance companies, Pensions Funds etc. JPMorgan holds $6.0 trillion of assets in trust and custody. JPMorgan serves the needs of institutional investors by providing integrated transaction solutions and helping them improve their returns and mitigate the risks associated with global investing. In India currently JPM services close to USD 5.67 billion under custody.
Responsibilities
Reconciliation of Stocks subjected to Foreign Ownership Limit (FOL) in Japan held by JP Morgan Clients to reflect accurate portfolio positions on JPM System thus facilitating Clients’ trading.
Monitoring the risk of trades failing settlement in the APAC markets – Japan and Indonesia and communicating the same to Foreign Institutional investors.
Reporting of Key Risk Indicators to Senior Management.
Responding to client queries related to trade settlement in the Japan and Indonesia markets.
Managing Tokyo Broadcasting Systems, Dividend Reclaim Process – Maintaining books, processing and accurate reporting the eligible dividends before pay date to all JP Morgan clients, thus liaising with all the entities involved – agent banks, clients, corporate action team to ensure accurate seamless bi annual dividend reclaim.
Key Accomplishments
Awarded 3 ‘Service Stars‘(an award given to JP Morgan Chase employees for outstanding performance) for performing beyond and above responsibilities and giving a blue chip performance.
Steered and contributed to successful migration of Regional Trade Management functions from Sydney to Mumbai.
Initiated and successfully completed “Street name Project “as highlighted in “HORIZON” (Horizon is a web-based risk management solution offering JPMorgan’s businesses an innovative approach to optimize their self-assessment and audit programs. HORIZON connects the global organization and effectively enhances assessment quality, improves productivity and strengthens risk management skills) The project aims at the below for all 11 APAC markets.
• Periodical reporting of Street name shares to our Clients.
• Client Notification when headroom is available for registration.
• Client Notification when a corporate action is expected
Formulated and established the Standard Operating procedures for FOL Reconciliation Process to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
International Experience – 14 June 2003 to 15 August 2003, Regional Trade Management,
(RTM) -Sydney, Australia.
Worked with RTM, Sydney to coordinate and successfully migrate the APAC functions from Sydney to India seamlessly without losing client focus and delivering international quality of work.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (INTERNSHIPS)
JP Morgan Chase Bank, Mumbai July 2002 – July 2003
Intern – Practice School
Project Synopsis
The aim of the project is to study the business of a Global Custodian servicing both Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Local Mutual Funds and to understand various operational processes, client-servicing model and trends in the industry. As a part of the internship I have been actively involved in
Monitoring the risk of trades failing settlement in the market and communicating the same to Institutional investors outside of India.
Processing of high value payments for domestic Mutual funds
Ensuring accurate cash payments on JPM systems to reflect the correct INR cash balance to the client.
Complying with SEBI regulations for reporting of trades executed.
Responding to client queries related to trade settlement in the Indian market.
Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kerala May 2002 – July 2002
Student Trainee - Utilities and Maintenance Department.
A study oriented project in which I aimed at understanding the role of U and M department in CSL, its objectives, functions, types of maintenance procedures also focusing on the problems faced and possible solutions to rectify the same.
Learning Byte International Sept 2002 – Nov 2002
Student Trainee, Global Marketing Services
A Consulting & Research Oriented Project on the Marketing Strategies used by E-learning companies. Prepared a competitive analysis report for Learning Byte International Ltd.
PRIME SUBJECTS READ
Econometrics, Money Banking and Financial Markets, Public Finance, International trade and Balance of Payments, Security analysis and portfolio management, Functions and working of stock Exchange, Financial Management, Management Information Systems, International business, Marketing Research, Supply chain Management, Data warehousing and E- Business.
PROJECTS DONE
1. Computer Oriented Project – Development of DSS for World Company Supply Chain (4 January 2002 – 15 May 2002). .
2. Special Project – Trend Analysis of Global Financial Integration (02 August 2001 – 15 December 2001)
3. Study Oriented Project – Bank Deposits-Creation and mobilization (August 2000 – December 2000).
PAPERS PRESENTED
International trade and economic development in India
Security analysis and portfolio selection – Indian industry case
Trend analysis of investment in India
Empirical relation between money and real output in India
Trend analysis of monetary aggregates in India
COMPUTER SKILLS
Languages C, SQL/PLSQL
RDBMS Oracle9i (Data Processing and Warehousing)
Operating System Unix, Windows NT/98/95
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Joint coordinator of Economics and Finance association for APOGEE 2001-an annual academic fest organized by BITS, Pilani. Under this capacity I lead and steered a team of 45 students and successfully organized and coordinated 15 Projects in various areas of Economics and Finance.
Achieved the Best Working Model for the project Online Securities Trading.
Initiated a mock Foreign exchange game.
Active participant of editorial board of Economics and Finance association.
School Head Captain for 2 years.
Participated as a volunteer for “Global Day of Service “-a community service organized by JPMorganChase Bank for children in various orphanages in Mumbai.
Contributed articles (representing India Investor Services) for the monthly JP Morgan Newsletter “Voice” of Investor Services Worldwide
AWARDS RECEIVED
• Best working Model for APOGEE 2001 for the project Online Securities trading.
REFERENCES
1. Prof Vikram P Murthy, Managing Director, RIM Consultants Limited, Auckland.
Visiting Professor, BITS, Pilani. Email: vikram@rimconsultants.co.nz
2. Ravikanth Konteti, VP JPMorgan, Email: ravikanth.konteti@jpmorgan.com
3. Praveen Shetty , AVP JPMorgan, Email: praveen.shetty@jpmorgan.com
4. Kalyan Raman, AVP JPMorgan, Email: kalyan.raman@jpmorgan.com
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