Manish Kedia

Experience

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  INautix Technologies

  Dec 2004 - Aug 2016

  I played a pivotal role in a comprehensive program aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and overcoming technological limitations within trade processing for middle-office and back-office operations. This initiative was particularly significant as it addressed the challenge of disparate trade processing platforms by delivering a Unified Trade Processing system tailored for institutional and retail investors.Trade Capture, Validation, Enrichment, and Figuration (VEF): We focused on streamlining the process of capturing trade data, validating its accuracy, enriching relevant information, and configuring trade details to ensure compliance and efficiency.Trade Aggregation for Settlement: This stream aimed to aggregate trades efficiently to facilitate timely settlement, minimizing operational risks and optimizing resource utilization.Trade Booking: We implemented robust systems for accurately booking trades, ensuring seamless integration with downstream processes and minimizing discrepancies.Exception Management: Addressing exceptions in trade processing was critical to maintaining operational integrity and reducing manual intervention. We developed robust exception management systems to identify, prioritize, and resolve discrepancies promptly.Trade Confirmation for Investors: Providing investors with timely and accurate trade confirmations is essential for transparency and trust. We implemented systems to automate and streamline the trade confirmation process, enhancing client satisfaction.FX Processing: Given the complexities of foreign exchange transactions, we focused on developing efficient FX processing capabilities to handle currency conversions accurately and efficiently.By successfully delivering on these streams and projects, we achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and client satisfaction. Show less Dividends:This project focused on optimizing the computation of dividends and claims, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in payments or receipts from investors. Our goal was to guarantee income while strictly adhering to the accrual basis of accounting principles. By streamlining processes and implementing robust systems, we aimed to minimize errors, reduce manual intervention, and enhance overall operational effectiveness in dividend management.Corporate Actions:The Corporate Actions project was dedicated to improving operational efficiency in processing corporate actions affecting investor stock holdings. We aimed to ensure timely and accurate processing of corporate events, reflecting the correct valuation for investor holdings across various types of corporate actions. By enhancing our systems and workflows, we sought to mitigate risks, minimize discrepancies, and provide investors with reliable and transparent information regarding their holdings during corporate events.Both projects were instrumental in driving operational excellence and delivering enhanced value to investors. Through meticulous planning, strategic implementation, and ongoing monitoring, we successfully optimized processes, reduced risks, and strengthened our operational capabilities in dividend management and corporate actions processing. These initiatives underscore our commitment to excellence and innovation in the financial services industry, ultimately benefiting both our clients and stakeholders. Show less

  • Lead Business Analyst

    Mar 2010 - Aug 2016

  • Technical Leader

    Nov 2008 - Feb 2010

  • Sr. Applications Developer

    Nov 2006 - Oct 2008

  • Application Developer

    Dec 2004 - Oct 2006
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  BNP Paribas CIB

  Sept 2016 - May 2022

  1. Spearheaded a large-scale programme to onboard a prestigious client onto the custody and fund administration platform. This multifaceted initiative encompassed various streams including unit pricing, fund accounting, tax, registry, and reporting. Through meticulous planning and execution, we successfully integrated the client onto our platform, meeting their unique requirements and exceeding expectations.2. Migrating from the Safewatch system to the Fircosoft application to meet compliance requirements for regular screening of individuals and entities against referential blacklists. We developed new interfaces to seamlessly feed data into the Fircosoft application, ensuring 100% foolproof sanction scanning. Show less

  • Senior Lead Business Analyst - Assistant Vice President

    Mar 2018 - May 2022

  • Lead Business Analyst

    Sept 2016 - Feb 2018
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  BNY Pershing

  Jun 2022 - Jan 2024

  Specialist, Scrum Leader & Business Analyst - Vice President

  Contributed to several key projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency within account opening and maintenance processes.