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Rohan Christopher
Investment banking professional
Chennai
Summary
Talented Vice President with business transformation, change management, strong analytical, creative problem solving skills coupled with more than 17 years of experience. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives. A certified Lean Six Sigma Black belt and Design Thinking Practitioner professional.
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Vice President | Process Owner - Reconciliations
BNP Paribas ISPL
Chennai
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long- term goals.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Streamlined operations to maximize business efficiency and profits.
- Developed change management metrics for tracking progress and identifying areas of improvement, leading to overall organizational success.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across organization.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Target of 3 FTE efficiency for 2023 achieved through various transformational projects.
Vice President | Process Owner - Reconciliations
BNP Paribas ISPL
Chennai
09.2019 - 02.2024
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Fostered environment that embraced change and encouraged innovation by promoting culture of transparency, communication, and collaboration.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Directed and managed 70+ staff ensuring smooth functioning of operations with high quality and stringent TATs.
- Sponsored projects that fetched 3 FTE efficiency for 2022-2023
Vice President | Process Owner - Reconciliations
BNP Paribas ISPL
Chennai
03.2012 - 08.2019
- Identified operational inefficiencies within department through ongoing process reviews, implementing improvements when necessary to optimize performance.
- Trained new hires in fund accounting procedures, cultivating knowledgeable workforce capable of managing complex tasks independently.
- Performed daily accounting of assigned funds and performed fund analysis for critical decision-making purposes.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop budgets, forecasts, and other financial projections for both short-and long-term planning purposes.
- Managed team of fund accountants to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reports.
- Streamlined fund accounting processes by implementing new software solutions, reducing errors and increasing efficiency.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Reconciled daily trading transactions to ascertain necessary month-end adjustment measures.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Directed and supervised team of 60+ staff ensuring smooth production with high quality and within stringent TAT.
Associate Assistant Manager - Fund Accounting
Franklin Templeton Investments
Hyderabad
07.2009 - 02.2012
- Performed daily accounting of assigned funds and performed fund analysis for critical decision-making purposes.
- Reconciled daily trading transactions to ascertain necessary month-end adjustment measures.
- Implemented cost-saving measures within department, streamlining operations without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Maintained accurate transaction processing record.
- Leveraged advanced Excel skills to automate manual tasks, increasing productivity within team significantly.
- Streamlined fund accounting processes for increased efficiency and reduced errors.
- Collaborated with fund managers regularly to align efforts to confirm accurate financial reporting.
- Resolved accounting variances and estimated monthly closing accruals.
- Managed daily valuation of complex portfolios, ensuring accurate net asset value calculations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Analyst - Transfer Agent
Franklin Templeton Investments
Hyderabad
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Supported back-office operations through meticulous record-keeping practices that ensured data integrity within system.
- Achieved performance goals consistently by efficiently managing time-sensitive tasks in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted in training new employees on company procedures, policies, and best practices to ensure seamless integration into team.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Education
B.Com (Honors) - Commerce
Osmania University
Hyderabad, India 06.2003 - 06.2006
Twelfth - Mathematics, Economics, Commerce
Board of Intermediate Education
Hyderabad, India 06.2001 - 06.2003
High School Diploma -
State Secondary Board
Hyderabad, India 06.1990 - 05.2001
Skills
Organizational Skills
undefinedSoftware
Power BI
MS Visio
Multifonds
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Timeline
Vice President | Process Owner - Reconciliations
BNP Paribas ISPL
03.2024 - Current
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
04-2023
Design Thinking Practitioner
06-2022
Sustainability Essential for Business from University of Cambridge
11-2021
Vice President | Process Owner - Reconciliations
BNP Paribas ISPL
09.2019 - 02.2024
Vice President | Process Owner - Reconciliations
BNP Paribas ISPL
03.2012 - 08.2019
Associate Assistant Manager - Fund Accounting
Franklin Templeton Investments
07.2009 - 02.2012
Analyst - Transfer Agent
Franklin Templeton Investments
06.2006 - 06.2009
B.Com (Honors) - Commerce
Osmania University
06.2003 - 06.2006
Twelfth - Mathematics, Economics, Commerce
Board of Intermediate Education
06.2001 - 06.2003
High School Diploma -
State Secondary Board
06.1990 - 05.2001
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