Amtur Raheem , MBA

Experience

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  Wipro

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2011

  Subject Matter Expert for Latin American Equity Middle Office at UBS Investment Bank . • Worked heavily with the US office as well as Brazilian and Chilean broker offices to enhance Latin American confirmation processes• Responsible for handling the Sensitive clients and was the first point of contact at UBS for all booking and settlement related queries.• Liaise with all front office trading desks as well as settlements teams to ensure accurate trade confirmations • Oversaw the effective off-shoring of the extremely sensitive Latin American booking process for all European clients• Actively Involved in Broker migrations for LATAM markets on behalf of UBS London office.• Involves Risk management to ensure that the risk is covered for the big deals. Show less •Responsible for the settlement of Biggest IPO settlements for Euro clear Equity trades done with European Clients for UBS especially and achieved 100% settlement rate.•Quick grasp of technical and functional details under immense pressure.•Connected with traders frequently to resolve the issues and help in smooth settlement for UBS clients.•Investigating problems and suggesting solutions for avoidance/better control; for smooth IPO booking and drive 100% settlement rate. Show less

  • Subject Matter Expert

    Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

  • Financial Analyst

    Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
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  Novartis

  Apr 2013 - now

  •Key business partner, providing robust and insightful decision support to NBS Management, to enable delivering on financial objectives for $212 million in ambiguous environment.•Highly analytical and technical role is an expert in all basic and value-added business analytics, driving performance monitoring and measurement and leading key NBS transformation projects.•As part of global FRA ops team will co-lead, support and collaborate in developing financial best practices using process automation and simplification, advanced analytics and predictive modelling as to improve financial management reporting / planning accuracy and enables better decision making process.Support in establishing business presentations (e.g. Budget, Business Reviews, ECN/Board Financials) required by NBS and Group Senior Management • Support in the Strategic Plan Financials with NBS Domains and Finance Leads for P&L, Balance Sheet items and Productivity initiatives in close collaboration with NBS BPA colleagues Show less • Provides business planning and analysis support Cross functions, including but not limited to: month-end closing, management reporting, budget and latest estimates, forecasting, value-based performance management for NBS for $600 m Budget. • Partners effectively on different dimensions (local, global, within NBS, across divisions as well external stakeholders).• Generates ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions Budgeting & Reporting• Co-Partner the planning process Budget/LF for Costs, FTEs and Services (Qs) for the area or responsibility.• Customizes reporting tools in response to customer needs (internal/external), while driving standardization and automation. Show less • Independently driven the Global Service Framework 2018 (Annual verification)project with minimal supervision for NBS division which involved • An annual assessment to determine compliance with the Global Service Framework for all NBS offices across globe. • Involved conducting training sessions for colleagues globally within division regarding the compliance requirement and expectations to be fulfilled.• Deviations from the Global Service Framework were identified and discussed with country CFO's during the assessment to further update the global Standard FC&C matrix. • Close collaboration with Technical team for Automation of Workflow. Show less Key Support in managing the Offshoring operations for NBS Reporting & Planning team set up in India. •Core responsibilities involves transition and setting up expert value-added management accounting activities, with a strong focus on driving financial reporting & planning completeness, accuracy and timeliness through systematic performance monitoring and measurement for 16 countries across the globe.•Works in close collaboration with Local (Country), Regional and Global Finance Leaders and Associates across NBS Service Domains, FRA Operations and Novartis Divisions supporting in monthly Management Reporting, Latest Estimate, Strategic Planning and Budgeting cycles for Novartis Business Services (NBS)•Design, development and delivery of financial reports for Regions/Countries across the Globe. Show less • Collaborates with US Head of Medical BPA and supports in financial management of $200M Medical budget, manage risk and opportunities.• Responsible for meeting timelines for monthly reporting, forecasting and planning cycles, which includes timely communication and coordination with all stakeholders. • Skilled at taking extended responsibilities and driving projects in setting up the reports/templates for other P&L lines for US Novartis• Involved as core team member in multiple projects like Best practice sharing, Operational Excellence, Back up & SOP Standardization, PAWS Harmonization, SRM implementation project. Show less

  • Senior Finance Manager Data & Digital,IT

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Manager- Novartis Oncology

    Feb 2021 - now

  • Global FP&A :NBS Global FRA Ops

    Apr 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Senior FP&A Anlayst- Global Cross Domain Financial Reporting & Planning

    Jul 2018 - Mar 2019

  • NBS BPA- Pricing and Charging

    Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

  • NBS BPA

    Oct 2015 - Mar 2018

  • Buisiness Planning Analyst

    Apr 2013 - Sept 2015