Headline

Testing Analyst @ Societe Generale Global | Specialized in Middle office operations | Handling Derivatives Products | Back-office Management Nostro-reconciliation|CBAP, Agile Scrum Master

About

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre benefits from our dedicated work in bank reconciliation management, where I apply expertise in Nostro reconciliation and coordination skills. With a BCom from CMS College of Science and Commerce, focusing on computer applications, our team maintains financial precision and facilitates smooth transactions. Holding CBAP and Agile Scrum Master certifications, I contribute to operational excellence and agile business process adaptation. We navigate change requests and employ flow charts, ensuring strategic alignment within the dynamic landscape of investment banking, which is at the heart of our commitment to service excellence.

Location

Greater Chennai Area

Work experience

QA Analyst at Societe Generale Global Solution Centre, Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo, India, Analyzed current-state (AS-IS) business processes and defined future-state (TO-BE) solutions to improve operational efficiency. Gathered and documented business requirements, prepared BRDs/FRDs, and translated requirements into actionable implementation plans. Conducted gap analysis, impact assessment, and scope evaluation to identify business process improvements. Collaborated with QA teams to define acceptance criteria, validate test cases, and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Actively participated in Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives. Prioritized and managed product backlogs, working closely with stakeholders and solution teams to deliver business-driven solutions. Leveraged strong domain expertise in Investment Banking, Securities Services, and Reconciliation processes to support business and technology initiatives.

Analyst at Societe Generale Global Solution Centre, Oct 2021 - Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos, Chennai, •Manage end-to-end trade lifecycle including FX Spot, Forward, Equity, IRS, Option and Future booking, TR and Reconciliation, affirmation and attestation for OTC trades in SCD based on client instructions received. •Handled SWIFT messaging (MT300, MT304, MT4, MT5) for trade confirmation and settlement. •Experienced in trade booking, amendments of vanilla and exotic deals, and coordination between front office and support functions. •Proficient in handling DTCC notices for processing mergers and successor events. •Skilled in booking cash tickets, monitoring coupon payments, and resolving operational breaks across control and back-office teams. •Monitoring coupon payments on time and escalating to the concerned team to get them rectified in case of mismatches. •Execute both manual and automated trade bookings, including file processing via Email and Excel for various clients. •Handle semi-automated processes by uploading trade data into SCD from Excel files for select clients. •Validate trades and send affirmation via the CMT system to ensure accuracy and compliance. •Perform daily attestation of trade documentation; upload missing records and reconcile with SCD. •Monitor affirmation queues and ensure end-of-day (EOD) validation of all booked trades. •Track and report booking volumes, pending affirmation, and mismatches using internal trackers and Surfas reports. •Coordinate with IT to resolve trade breaks and missing fund and SSI creation issues via external IDs. •Maintain operational control by managing multiple mailboxes, monitoring trade instructions, and updating whiteboards for huddles. •Contributed to process automation by developing macros, reducing manual efforts and enhancing team efficiency. •Developed automation macros to improve accuracy and operational scalability.

Senior Analyst at State Street HCL Services, Apr 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos, Coimbatore, Worked in North America middle Office project handling derivatives products such as TRS, IRS, CDS, Trade processing, Pre- Settlements and fails management, Client onboarding,

processing officer at Computer Age Management Services Limited, Jan 2018 - Apr 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos, Tamil Nadu, India, I have worked in Mutual funds under bank reconciliation and posting NAV

Processing Specialist at Computer Age Management Services Limited, Jan 2018 - Apr 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos, • Worked in L&T mutual funds corporation in Bank reconciliation. • Maintain the credit records and posting after NAV cut-off. • Reverting the files credit records import the reversal files from switch and redemption. • Generate and distribute management reports in accurate and timely manner. • Perform data analysis for generating reports on periodic basis. • Provide strong reporting and analytical information superior management team. • Generate both periodic and ad-hoc reports as needed to client and managements. • Analyze business information to identify process improvement for increasing business efficiency and effectiveness. • Participate in cross functional meeting to resolve recurring investors issues.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, computer application, CMS College of Science and Commerce, Coimbatore

commerce, Computer application, T.V SEKHARAN Higher Secondary