Rajat Shende

associate process manager

• Job Details:Directed OTC derivative, managing the settlement processes for equity swaps, OTC options, and FX forwards. Followed up persistently with counterparties to ensure timely confirmation and settlement of EQ transactions. Coordinated with internal teams, including middle office, to resolve trade breaks and discrepancies, ensuring smooth trade flow. Leveraged internal and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, minimizing operational risk. Handled resets, dividends, unwinds, coupons, third-party payments, and payment approvals. Trained and mentored new team members in process workflows and financial products. Utilized SWIFT messaging and DTCC/Markit wire for accurate settlements. Achieved best performer of the quarter for outstanding contribution to process efficiency.

senior associate

• Job Details:Managed pre- and post-settlement activities for OTC derivative products like CDS, IRS, EQS, and EQO. Handled wires confirmation process and independently managed straight-through product settlements, resolving breaks, and updating cash rec with root cause analysis. Performed monthly resets for equity swap with timely delivery to clients and settled quarterly CDS rolls interest. Reviewed corporate action bookings, dividends, and coupons to ensure they correctly impacted positions. Managed PTH trade settlements at month-end and monitored daily collateral and trade flows for funds trading equity swaps, ensuring timely and accurate cash payments. Settled collateral margin calls and performed month-end collateral settlements and interest. Demonstrated the ability to take ownership, analyze, review, and resolve issues efficiently. Recognized for reducing manual errors and increasing process efficiency.