1. S. RENUKA
Contact No.: +91 7506002916 ~ E-Mail: renuka.sridar@gmail.com/ s.renuka@hotmail.com
Seeking senior level assignments in BFSI /Capital Markets / Investment Banking/ Operations / with an organization of high repute
PROFILE SUMMARY
An established business manager with extensive (including Project Management) experience of over 14 years in BFSI/Investment
Banking/Hedge Funds /PE/VCF/AMC/BPO/IT/ITeS with world-wide operations.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management (Functional Role)
Business /Financial Analysis
Communications
Capital Markets, Prime Brokerage, Static Data
Customer Relationship Management / Customer service
Investment Banking and Treasury Operations
Compliance – Client Onboarding, CDD, EDD, KYC AML Risk Management, Basel, Operational Risk, Credit Risk,
FATCA, Dodd-Frank, SOX, etc. Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, Concentration Risk, etc.
SKILLS
Personal
• Strong quantitative skills with a high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to handle a high-level of responsibility, work under time pressure; ability to aptly delegate and allocate tasks to
colleagues and junior staff based on capabilities of each.
• Strong understanding of complex financial situations and issues.
• Ability to multi-task levels of management responsibility with minimal direction from superiors while supervising personnel,
providing team leadership, motivation and development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong ability to work seamlessly with diverse teams worldwide – experience in working
with overseas counterparts– UK and Europe, North America and USA, Australasia – Singapore, China, Japan, Hong Kong,
Middle East, Australia & New Zealand.
• Excellent technical skills including thorough knowledge of MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, Word, MS Project, Visio, etc.
• Proven record of tackling issues and problems in a practical and logical manner.
• Strong negotiating and marketing skills.
• Flexible in working hours and willing to travel.
• Constantly looking to increase personal knowledge of the financial market place.
Key Competencies
• Extensive hands-on experience of working with Investment Banking Operations, trading implementation (including retail,
private wealth and alternative investment products, VCFs, PEs, ETFs, Fixed income products, stocks, exchange-traded funds,
insurance, forward contracts, swaps, options, many types of over-the-counter and derivative products and futures
contracts,; working knowledge in economics and investments
• Well versed with Capital Markets operational areas – Investment Banking, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Prime Brokerage,
Static Data, OTC Derivatives, Clearing, etc.
• Gained expertise on various hedge fund & private equity fund structures and operational concepts– Master-Feeder,
Segregated Portfolio Company, Unit Trusts, UCITS, QIF, Fund of Funds, Umbrella Platforms, Managed Accounts, LBOs,
Mezzanine capital, REITs, etc. as well as accounting methodologies – Series Accounting, Equalisation, Partnership, Private
Equity and Investment vehicle valuations, NPV, IRR and NAV, Funds Transfer Pricing - Asset Liability Management,
Profitability Management, Balance Sheet Management, US GAAP, SAS and IFRS Principles.
• Hands-on knowledge of global regulatory framework including KYC/AML/CDD/ EDD principles stipulated by OFAC, BSA, FSA,
SEC, US Patriot Act, FATF recommendations, FATCA, SOX, etc. as well as regulatory reporting principles stipulated under
Basel accords.
• Organising and conducting Training and Development programs for junior and subordinate staff.
• Good techno-functional knowledge of ERM (Enterprise Risk Management), EPM (Enterprise Performance Management
constituting, Asset Liability Management, Funds Transfer Pricing, Profitability Management and Balance Sheet Management),
FCCM (Financial Crime and Compliance Management) and Basel Concepts.
• TAT and SLA Management - ability to organise resources to meet TAT and SLA requirements
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE
July 2015 with Sundaram BNP Paribas Fund Services - Mumbai
Senior Process Manager reporting to Head – Private Equity
2. Highlights:
Driving and supporting global and regional initiatives of the Company through efficient and effective project management
• Responsible for the operations of the offshore & domestic funds - Finance and Accounts / MIS of the Funds
• Cash and Capital Management, NAV Calculations and Stakeholder Management
• Overseeing the functioning and monitoring of the Client data migration and integration, PE operations, fund accounting and
transfer agency team in Mumbai, Chennai and Madurai
• Identifying inefficiencies and efficacies in the workflow and implementing improvement initiatives
• Planning and executing various governance projects related to the Private equity, hedge funds and venture capital space
• Initiating and participating business review meetings, identifying issues and facilitating resolution of issues
• Independently identifying and reviewing of issues, and facilitate resolution – onshore and offshore
• Being a point of escalation of matters
• Designing, developing and maintaining standard documentation for senior management meetings
• Ensuring delivery of all assigned projects and tasks in timely and accurate manner
• Building awareness of work levels and business needs by taking prompt actions wherever needed
• Maintaining ongoing and cordial relationship with existing Clients – acting as Single point of contact, being point of escalation
in Mumbai, scheduling client calls and meetings and carrying out gap analysis
• People management – leading the team to ensure timeliness and excellence in service delivery, carrying out new
recruitments, drafting and implementation of relevant training plan for new recruits, carrying out periodical performance
appraisals and making suitable recommendations for employee growth and retention, implementation of a team building
and employee motivational activities
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
From June 2014 to July 2015 with eClerx Services Ltd - Mumbai
Senior Process Manager reporting to Program Manager – Financial Services Vertical
Highlights:
• Provision of project management support for KYC, AML and CDD Projects and Initiatives in the following manner
o Preparing pre-sales communications: Preparation of proposals, RFI’s, RFP’s, BRD’s and making presentations to
prospective clients
o Defining the project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with the senior
management and stakeholders.
o Developing full-scale project plans and the associated documentations, ad hoc reports and presentations.
o Effectively communicating project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear
fashion.
o Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate PM tools.
o Proactively managing changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devising contingency plans.
o Liaising with Global technology teams in their discussions and requirements.
• Identifying best practices and implement continuous process improvements and proactively provide inputs and suggestions
to improve processes.
• Working on enhancing the service offering in various capital markets related areas.
• Using BI/Analytics tools like Excel /Access/SQL to create and manage MIS templates / Dashboards for senior management
• Driving and overseeing the implementation of processes and procedures for AML operations, client onboarding,
remediation/renewals, analytics and automation.
• Conducting AML gap analysis including interviewing compliance personnel, assessing AML/Compliance procedures to
determine adequateness and draft reports with regards to findings and recommendations.
• Development of training collaterals and conducting Training for approximately 100 personnel on the usage of several of the
banks systems and how to apply that knowledge to their investigations
Achievements
• Successfully devised and implemented an efficient and effective KYC Remediation Process with around 50 FTEs for a large
global Banking Institution.
• Presently in-charge of the entire KYC Renewals process for a Leading Investment Bank with around 250+ FTEs.
From June 2013 to May 2014 with JMR Infotech Pvt Ltd - Bangalore
Project Manager (Functional) reporting to Director - OFSAA)
Highlights:
Communication and Goal Setting, Project Delivery and Financial Management & Leadership
• Acting as SME for imparting training to technical staff on ALM (Asset Liability Management), Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP), PFT
(Enterprise Profitability Management, ERM (Enterprise Risk Management – Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk, Market Risk,
3. Operational Risk, Strategic Risk, Reputation Risk, etc), FCCM (Financial Crime and Compliance Management) AML, KYC, Fraud
Management, FATCA, to facilitate effective and efficient implementation of compliance frameworks and solutions.
• Coaching, mentoring and motivating consultants, senior consultants and leads and imparting training to consultants and sr
consultants on trading operations and settlement processes of various products – Derivatives (Exchange traded and OTC –
Commodities, Futures, Swaps, Interest Rate Swaps, Credit Default Swaps, Options), Arbitrage Strategies, Bonds, Equities,
Fixed Income Products, Treasury-related products, other traditional and Alternative investment products
• Optimization of productivity by setting clear expectations and proactively communicating objectives, project status, issues,
tasks and risks to internal stakeholders and top management
• Carrying out gap analysis of existing framework during onboarding/implementation stage.
• Pre-sales communications: Preparation of proposals, RFI’s, RFP’s, BRD’s and making presentations to prospective clients
• Formulation of relevant Procedure Manuals and reference material for implementation of compliance frameworks and
solutions in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory norms and guidelines worldwide.
• Conducting of research on industry practices and regulatory updates periodically and preparing communications to staff and
across the organisation as a whole.
• Ensuring integrity and delivery of multiple projects with respect to time, budget, scope, change, risk and resources.
• Managing resource allocation across multiple projects including tracking resource bandwidth and forecasting future
availability for scheduling new projects.
• Preparation of roadmaps, schedule maps, project plan for guidance to development support to ensure meeting of client
requirements and optimal performance
• Synchronizing the efforts of major initiatives involving multiple groups and departments.
• Escalating issues and concerns appropriately.
• Offering input and feedback on growth and development opportunities for team members, consultants and sr consultants.
Achievements
• Essayed a pivotal role in the successful implementation of Operational Risk Framework for Guaranty Trust Bank PLC – Nigeria
(Africa).
• Drafted, proposed and recommended a robust system for establishment and implementation of Financial Intelligence Unit
for Central Bank of Libya to assist the central bank in streamlining all operational processes of banks, regulatory reporting
and combating financial crimes, fraud and money laundering.
• Prepared and presented specifications and Proposals on Enterprise Risk Management, Financial Crime and Compliance
Management, Asset Liability Management, Fund Transfer Pricing to various Leading Banks in Saudi Arabia, Mauritius, Kuwait
and Egypt and played an significant role in securing strategic deals and projects for the company.
Aug’11 to Feb’13 with Indiareit Fund Advisors Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Analyst (Manager)
Highlights:
• Eassayed a key role in managing business portfolio of the (Private Equity) Company with AUM of over 3000 Crores spread
across 5 Domestic PE Funds with a database of over 5000 investors all over India
• Implementing client onboarding process in order to meet company's goals for compliance, retention, growth and
profitability.
• Rendition of support in building and managing key relationships for onboarding of institutional and prime brokerage clients,
and assisting in the coordination of issuance of new financial products
• Acting as immediate escalation point for processing of all transactions (subscription, withdrawals, transfers and switches,
movement of funds) including capital call activity, and responding to investor queries as well as resolving routine / escalated
issues identified by peers and other departments
• Gained hands-on experience in Operational Process Management, ability to identify Process gaps and recommend actions
for Operational excellence including identification of system enhancements, reducing the operational risk, creating
operational efficiencies and improving Customer Service.
• Initiation and implementation of a communications process for circulation of periodical and ad-hoc communications to
Clients, Distributors, internal and external stakeholders. Updating PWG Clients on the status of the investments.
• Maintenance and development corporate image and reputation as well as protect and development company's brands using
suitable public relation activities management.
• Analysing business logic including workflow, interview of clients, requirements gathering, conference calls and
simultaneously handled business needs & customized the package
• Performing a number of control functions, ensuring the integrity of processes and adherence to company policy.
• Liaisioning with Legal counsel for documentation, preparation of documentation for fund raising such as the PPM,
Subscription and related documents, Distribution and collateral agreements and service provider agreements.
Achievements
• Instrumental in providing timely, accurate responses / advice to investors on regular basis and secured appreciation/
acknowledgement from senior management as well as investors
4. • Effective and efficient preparation and circulation of quarterly newsletters, valuation reports and other communication to
investors on q-o-q basis.
• Successfully initiated and implemented programs and processes for Risk Management through RCSA, change/improvement
programs, identification of Key Indicators, and provided recommendations for efficient and effective Business Continuity
Planning.
• Rendered extensive fund raising support for new fund offering
• Successfully managed the key-person event for the company – including dissemination of corporate / strategic
communications and retained investor-base of over INR 100 crores
Aug’05 to Aug’11 with Globeop Financial Services (India) Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai
Associate Manager - Corporate – Financial Services/ Hedge Funds
Highlights:
• Responsible for establishing, implementing, maintaining client relations and rendering services to leading Hedge Funds, Fund
Managers & HNI Clients, Investors Worldwide - US & North America, UK & Europe and Asia
• Responsible for initiating, establishing and implementing fund administration, middle-back-office services, operations for
OTC derivatives products, data aggregation, bank loan operations, cash management services, regulatory services, managed
services, risk management, etc.
• Served as one of the foremost and key persons for onboarding process of a new fund or an account into Administrator &
MBO, Risk Services Provider’s Platform and initiated the launch process of a Fund with Fund/ Investment Manager
• Essaying a pivotal role in new client on-boarding – KYC, AML, CDD compliance.
• Liaising with internal groups (Credit, Sales, Trading, Middle office, Legal, Front Office, Settlements, and Corporate Treasury)
to resolve collateral issues.
• Performing a number of control functions, ensuring the integrity of processes and adherence to best practices and
organisational policy.
• Overseeing Transaction processing operations for Subscriptions, Redemptions, Transfers and Switches
• Working with Transaction Services, Transaction Accounting and Business Control to understand/complete trade-to-book
process of a transaction. Work with different stakeholders to improve existing processes and outputs
• Preparation and circulation of periodical and ad-hoc reports to various internal and external groups, clients, investors and
auditors, including audited and unaudited financial statements, NAV reports, valuation reports, fund performance and
analytical reports, etc.
• Ensuring compliance to risk and control guidelines. Active engagement in Continuous Improvement change initiatives.
• Annual Review of operational processes - to identify Process gaps and recommend actions for Operational excellence.
• Initiated and implemented a drive of 100% compliance with polices and controls to mitigate risks through education and
monitoring of Team members and Team Leads
• Liaising with different support teams for escalation and remediation of daily issues encountered
• Functioned as Partner with Risk Team for periodic assessment of risk associated with process and accordingly tested the
effectiveness of controls
• Efficiently ensured that all User Developed Tools and Macros were in line with risk policies and guidelines
• Handled annual review of operational processes to identify process gaps and accordingly recommend actions for
operational excellence
Achievements
• Key Business Manager /single-point contact for successful On-Boarding of UBS, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo, MAN Group,
BlueCrest, Polygon, Lyxor (subsidiary of Societe Generale), Lighthouse, Guggenheim, BlueMountain, Natixis, Capula, etc. onto
Administrator’s Platform
• Co-ordinated with Fund Operations / Fund Accounting / OTC Operations teams for devising and implementing a robust
system for Fund Administration, Shareholder Services, Fund accounting, Data Aggregation, OTC Derivatives documentation,
Pricing and Valuation in line with PPM terms and stipulations.
• Devised and implemented a On-boarding Compliance as well as Customer Due Diligence and KYC / Recertification /
Reverification module and gained firm-wide appreciation for the same
• Successfully initiated and implemented programs and processes for Enterprise Risk Management through RCSA,
change/improvement programs, identification of Key Indicators, and provided recommendations for efficient and effective
Business Continuity Planning.
• Initiated and implemented the process for quarterly KYC/AML reverification
Feb’01 to Aug’05 with Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited, Mumbai
Associate Manager
• Played a stellar role in Process Improvement for Accounts Receivable – Collections and Recovery, Risk Management (Credit
Analysis & New Business Development – through participation in the credit appraisal of prospective clients.
• Rendered assistance, support and recommendations for formulation and implementation of framework for Liquidity Risk,
Credit Risk and Operational Risk Management by providing assistance in profiling of customers, performing of financial
5. analysis utilizing corporate tax returns as well as (internally prepared and accountant prepared) financial statements and
reports.
• Made approval or denial recommendations to the Loan Disbursement department.
• Rendered assistance to loan officers with loan structure and portfolio maintenance.
• Played a pivotal role in legal compliance and recovery through litigation and non-litigation including Collections / Recovery of
Moneys from Defaulters (through Legal Recourse), all legal matters including correspondence and documentation, N.P.A
(Non Performing Assets) Contracts, bad debts recovery, disposal of assets.
• Instrumental in initiating, supervising and monitoring the follow- up with defaulters and Negotiate Settlement by company
personnel and external agencies for the recovery/collection receivables.
• Key role in the designing, formulation and assessing of Modules.
• Essayed a key role in liaising with Legal counsel in the preparation of various legal correspondence including drafting of
various Agreements, MOUs, Consent terms, application etc.
• Essayed a key role in liaising with Legal advisers for espousing legal proceedings – u/s 138 of NI Act, Arbitration, matters filed
against the company in the consumer forums and civil suits
Dec’00 to Jan’01 with National Association of Computer Trainers (NACT), Mumbai
Executive Assistant
• Administration, Marketing support.
• Event Management and business development – Assist with Marketing & Branding activities via conceptualizing as well as
participating in seminars, trade shows, conferences etc.
• Relationship Management - Plan and manage internal communications and awareness of corporate direction, mission aims
and activities; Manage relevant reporting of management and financial information.
ACADEMIC DETAILS
September 2012 Executive MBA (Finance) from Wellingkars/ United Business Institute
April 1998 B.Com. from Sathaye College, Mumbai, Mumbai University
Pursuing CFA from the CFA Institute.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 8th
December, 1976
Contact Address: Flat No. 1403, Goodwill Harmony CHS Ltd., Plot No. 76, Sector 19, Navi Mumbai 400708.
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil and Gujarati.
Marital Status: Married
Hobbies: Reading, Travelling, Gardening, maintaining bibliotheque.
6. analysis utilizing corporate tax returns as well as (internally prepared and accountant prepared) financial statements and
reports.
• Made approval or denial recommendations to the Loan Disbursement department.
• Rendered assistance to loan officers with loan structure and portfolio maintenance.
• Played a pivotal role in legal compliance and recovery through litigation and non-litigation including Collections / Recovery of
Moneys from Defaulters (through Legal Recourse), all legal matters including correspondence and documentation, N.P.A
(Non Performing Assets) Contracts, bad debts recovery, disposal of assets.
• Instrumental in initiating, supervising and monitoring the follow- up with defaulters and Negotiate Settlement by company
personnel and external agencies for the recovery/collection receivables.
• Key role in the designing, formulation and assessing of Modules.
• Essayed a key role in liaising with Legal counsel in the preparation of various legal correspondence including drafting of
various Agreements, MOUs, Consent terms, application etc.
• Essayed a key role in liaising with Legal advisers for espousing legal proceedings – u/s 138 of NI Act, Arbitration, matters filed
against the company in the consumer forums and civil suits
Dec’00 to Jan’01 with National Association of Computer Trainers (NACT), Mumbai
Executive Assistant
• Administration, Marketing support.
• Event Management and business development – Assist with Marketing & Branding activities via conceptualizing as well as
participating in seminars, trade shows, conferences etc.
• Relationship Management - Plan and manage internal communications and awareness of corporate direction, mission aims
and activities; Manage relevant reporting of management and financial information.
ACADEMIC DETAILS
September 2012 Executive MBA (Finance) from Wellingkars/ United Business Institute
April 1998 B.Com. from Sathaye College, Mumbai, Mumbai University
Pursuing CFA from the CFA Institute.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 8th
December, 1976
Contact Address: Flat No. 1403, Goodwill Harmony CHS Ltd., Plot No. 76, Sector 19, Navi Mumbai 400708.
Languages Known: English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil and Gujarati.
Marital Status: Married
Hobbies: Reading, Travelling, Gardening, maintaining bibliotheque.