Adi

Financial Analyst in Asset Servicing (Claims Payables & Reconciliation) with 1.6 years of experience in managing trade settlement, payments, nostro breaks, Corporate Actions (mandatory & voluntary), & MIS reporting for a Tier-1 Global Investment Bank. Served as Team SME with hands-on knowledge of DTCC, Euroclear, and TLM. Proficient in SWIFT MT202/MT103 confirmations, FATCA (W8/W9) compliance.

Recognized for rapid promotion, mentoring 3 team members, and receiving the Value Award for performance.

Financial Markets - Senior Analyst at Eclerx (2024-12 – Present)

• Claims & Settlements
• Managed end-to-end claims processing and settlement across Market Claims, Repo Claims, and Open Borrow/Loan transactions in multiple currencies.
• Processed and settled claims using SPO and Claims Connect, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to SLAs.
• Performed detailed validation of claims against internal systems to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Utilized DTCC to verify dividend cash rates, corporate action event details, payout status, and claim validity (open vs. previously settled).
• Ensured accurate processing of dividend (equity) and coupon (fixed income) payments across multiple currencies, including restricted currencies (TWD, PHP, MYR, THB), averaging 200+ payments monthly with full regulatory compliance.
• Interpreted and processed a wide range of SWIFT messages (MT103, MT202, MT564–566, MT199/299/599, supporting trade lifecycle, corporate actions, and cash settlements.
• Resolved 50+ aged claims (365+ days) within 6 months through direct counterparty engagement and reconciliation.
• Executed 100+ UAT payment test cases weekly, ensuring system and process accuracy.
• Managed spillover files (~60 USD BroadRidge aged breaks daily), performing investigation and coordinating with brokers for closure via SPO.
• Reconciliation & Controls
• Investigated and resolved 200+ cash and ledger breaks monthly using TLM, including inter-system and position mismatches.
• Reduced overpaid balances by 80% (USD 10M → USD 2M) through reconciliation analysis and counterparty negotiations.
• Partnered with counterparties to obtain supporting evidence for overpayments and ensured recovery via correct SSIs in coordination with receivables teams.
• Collaborated with traders, middle office, and client operations to validate trade bookings, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely settlements.
• Prepared Client Money reports ensuring full segregation and safeguarding of client funds.
• Ensured FATCA compliance by validating W8/W9 documentation with tax teams.
• Corporate Actions & Payments
• Processed 1000+ SWIFT payments and wire transactions with zero escalations, ensuring compliance with cut-off timelines and risk controls.
• Managed ACK1 reporting in coordination with Euroclear and Treasury teams to ensure timely fund release and value-date settlements.
• Worked across platforms including TLM, GCMS, PSF, Treasury Passport, Euroclear, DTCC, and SWIFT for settlements, reconciliations, and corporate actions.
• Maintained and validated static data (SSI, broker setups, client records) ensuring accuracy and control.
• Monitored debit accounts for a Tier-1 investment bank, optimizing cash positioning and escalating exceptions within SLA.
• Liaised with clients, brokers, traders, and global teams to resolve exceptions and manage escalations.
• Maintained communication via calls, emails, and shared mailboxes, ensuring timely issue resolution and stakeholder alignment.
• Ledger & Accounting
• Posted and validated general ledger entries, ensuring accurate income recognition and cash movements across entities.
• Reporting & Governance
• Generated and reviewed RACS reports, aged/unclaimed claims, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Supported internal and external audits with documentation and control evidence.
• Delivered training and knowledge transfer sessions to new joiners.
• Conducted quality checks, identified process improvement opportunities, and updated SOPs to enhance efficiency and control.

Bachelors – Savitribai Phule University (2020 – 2024)

HSC - Maharastra STate Board – SNBP Jr College (2018 – 2020)

SSC - ICSE Board – Royaal World School