ARUNKUMAR S
Assistant Consultant
Chennai
Summary
Experienced professional with a solid background in Capital Markets Testing and Business Analysis. Skilled in software quality assurance, test automation, data analysis, requirements gathering, and financial software Proven track record of enhancing system performance, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality business solutions. Seeking a challenging role where I can apply my meticulous testing methodologies, domain knowledge, and collaborative approach to ensure the seamless functionality and reliability of financial systems and applications critical to market operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Assistant Consultant- Treasury & Capital Markets
Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
06.2022 - Current
- Client1: State Street Corporation
- Alpha - Record Keeping System(RKS) -Middle Office
- Developing comprehensive test strategies and collaborated with the team to establish testing objectives for each sprint
- Assigning tasks to team members, including documenting test cases and preparing test data
- Gathering and analyzed business requirements to create detailed specifications
- Providing daily updates on testing progress during scrum meetings, ensuring transparency and alignment within the team
- Managing task and defect creation using RTC, taking ownership of defect resolution and updating the scrum workflow
- Participating in story grooming sessions and iteration planning meetings with key stakeholders, including the scrum master, product owner, and agile team members
- Serving as the Quality Center (QC) Administrator, maintaining all modules and ensuring smooth functioning of the testing environment
- Regularly communicating QA progress and identified issues to team management, fostering transparency and proactive problem-solving
- Providing training and mentorship to new team members, facilitating their quick integration and productivity within the team
- Conducting comprehensive domain training sessions on Capital Markets for newcomers, ensuring a strong understanding of industry-specific concepts and requirements
- Automated testing processes, reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy
- Led project meetings and facilitated requirements reviews
- Utilized data analysis and visualization tools to provide actionable insights
Senior Business Analyst – Treasury & Capital Markets
Expleo Solutions Ltd
Chennai
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Analyzed business requirements related to treasury and capital markets functions within the EIB Wealth Management domain
- Developed and executed test cases with a focus on treasury and capital markets functionalities within the Prospero application
- Ensured that testing efforts cover key aspects of treasury and capital markets operations, including trade execution, risk management, and regulatory compliance
- Collaborated closely with stakeholders to validate system upgrades and enhancements
- Liaised with development teams to prioritize and address defects impacting treasury and capital markets functionalities
- Communicated regularly with project stakeholders to provide updates on testing progress and outcomes related to treasury and capital markets components
- Contributed to the development of the Test Strategy document, Test cases, and conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for treasury and capital markets processes
- Leveraged knowledge of financial technologies such as Kafka and MarkLogic to enhance treasury and capital markets functionalities within the Fund Utility project
- Comprehended and interpreted business requirements
- Developed and executed test cases to ensure comprehensive testing coverage
- Prepared pass logs and defect logs to document testing outcomes
- Conducted defect analysis and provided detailed defect reports
- Developed comprehensive test plans, strategies, and methodologies for automation testing using Selenium, ensuring alignment with project objectives and business needs
- Designed, developed, and maintained automated test scripts and test cases adhering to best practices and coding standards
Senior Analyst – Margining
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
Chennai
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed the processing of margin interest for derivative instruments, ensuring alignment with counterparties
- Resolved discrepancies in interest processing and calculations in collaboration with counterparties, utilizing Margin Dispute Management System (MDMS) and third-party tool Tri-optima for reconciliations
- Facilitated the setup of new counterparty data in the system and ensure proper mapping to record all counterparty trades and transactions
- Maintained a closure rate of more than 99% on interest each month, exceeding the target
- Performed reconciliations of data from MDMS, focusing on derivative product positions, quantity, price, mark-to-market (MTM) values, and market values of holdings
- Ensured resolution of all unmatched trades by collaborating with counterparties and CITI middle office
- Handled regulatory reporting requirements, including trade mismatch reporting between SG and counterparties, and adherence to EMIR regulations for collateral portfolio reconciliation
- Utilized third-party tools like Colline and Trioptima for margining processes
- Performed day-to-day tasks in compliance with policies, procedures, and SLAs
- Ensured traders' satisfaction by promptly and accurately reporting breaks and coordinating with the valuation team for marking-to-market (MTM) all agreements related to counterparties
- Conducted portfolio reconciliation calls with clients to thoroughly understand and discuss agreements related to disputes
- Utilized tools like Tri-optima for primary reconciliation ensures comprehensive monitoring of trades under the Credit Support Annex (CSA) and counterparties' portfolios for daily valuation
- Performed accounting tasks and handled Nostro reconciliation breaks ensures accuracy in financial reporting and minimizes discrepancies in transaction records
Senior Analyst – Derivative Settlements
Barclays Global Solution Centre
Chennai
01.2016 - 05.2020
- Adeptly managed various teams handling derivative settlements, including CDS, FX Options, and FX Cash
- Oversaw FX Settlements, ensured timely reconciliation of Nostros accounts, and managed STP and non-STP settlement breaks
- Investigated and resolved breaks related to value date mismatches, non-receipts, and counterparty failures, collaborating closely with the Middle Office to address such issues
- Utilized internal applications such as GBS, Supernetter, Nostros, Matcher, and DMW for settlements, as well as conducting pre- and post-reconciliation processes
- Oversaw daily trade communication reviews, served as an escalation point for settlement queries, and contributed to projects aimed at process improvement and regulatory compliance
- Played a pivotal role in UAT testing for credit derivative Middle office applications, designing test scenarios, cases, and executing scripts to ensure seamless migration to new versions
- Generated insightful MIS reports to track key performance metrics for management evaluation
Senior Officer – Customer Service Operations
ICICI Bank Limited
Coimbatore
01.2014 - 04.2016
Education
12th -
T.M.H.N.U. Mat Hr Sec School
06.2007 - 01.2008
B. Tech - Information Technology
Kalasalingam University
06.2008 - 01.2012
Skills
Business Analysis
Capital Markets
Java Selenium
JIRA
Data Mining
Test Case Preparation
Test Planning
SQL
Data Interpretation
Defect Management
UAT Testing
Stakeholder Collaboration
Quality Assurance
Agile Methodology
Functional Testing
Certification
Certified Investment Banking Operations Professional, 2016, Imarticus Learning
Timeline
Assistant Consultant- Treasury & Capital Markets
Tata Consultancy Services
06.2022 - Current
Senior Business Analyst – Treasury & Capital Markets
Expleo Solutions Ltd
06.2021 - 06.2022
Senior Analyst – Margining
Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
06.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Analyst – Derivative Settlements
Barclays Global Solution Centre
01.2016 - 05.2020
Senior Officer – Customer Service Operations
ICICI Bank Limited
01.2014 - 04.2016
B. Tech - Information Technology
Kalasalingam University
06.2008 - 01.2012
12th -
T.M.H.N.U. Mat Hr Sec School
06.2007 - 01.2008
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