KASHYAP PANDYA
Summary
Results-driven derivatives analyst with strong analytical skills and extensive knowledge of financial instruments. Expertise in risk management, quantitative analysis, and financial modeling supports high-net-worth portfolios while continuously enhancing operational workflows. Recognized for adaptability and collaborative teamwork in fast-paced environments, alongside a solid foundation in strategic thinking and problem-solving. Currently pursuing FRM (Level I – May 2026) to deepen proficiency in risk, compliance, and investment operations, complemented by CSC and CPH certifications.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Derivatives Analyst
RBC
01.2025 - Current
- Assist with trade processes by booking and validating transactions across asset classes including derivatives, Interest rate swaps, options, forwards, futures, bonds and term loans; ensure trade lifecycle integrity and timely settlements by liaising with internal and custodial teams.
- Perform daily reconciliation of internal records to custodial data, investigating and clearing exceptions related to positions, cash, and corporate actions to maintain data integrity and compliance.
- Support client reporting by calculating daily mark-to-market (MTM), monitoring net cash flows, and ensuring timely updates of prices and FX rates across portfolios.
- Maintain and update security data in internal systems, including setup of new securities and ensuring Bloomberg-aligned pricing and attributes for accurate portfolio valuation.
- Ensure adequate daily cash across client portfolios through analysis of inflows/outflows, cash positioning, and timely posting of journal entries to support trade settlements and client liquidity.
- Collaborate with the operations team and provide mentorship to junior staff; identify workflow improvement opportunities and assist in the delivery of ad hoc projects and compliance-related reporting.
Sr. Operations Analyst
CITCO
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Collaborate closely with hedge fund clients, external auditors, custodians, administrators, and third-party stakeholders to ensure seamless operations.
- Interact with various teams involved in downstream processing to ensure timely resolution of all exceptions.
- Effectively performing root cause analysis and resolving gaps/breaks related to Trade settlement & Reconciliation of OTC derivative products, debt instruments, commodities, money markets, credit, futures, and foreign exchange (FX) products.
- Championed change management initiatives within the organization.
- Ensuring that the portfolio is maintained (cash flows, security updates & cash settlement), all corporate action events are processed and that any residual risk is captured for sign off prior to production of financial statements.
- Performing internal control procedures as part of the compilation of auditable month-end signoff packages to support positions, trades, and cash reconciliation prior to handing off to other operational groups.
- Actively performing quarterly position & cash confirmation via external agents, brokers, etc.
- Supporting the launch or conversion of any new business.
Investment Representative
TD Direct Investing
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Building rapport with various wealth departments to ensure client expectations are met within appropriate deadlines.
- Solving complex account problems by providing customers with guidance and solutions on investing, markets, account types, tax implications, processing voluntary corporate actions, company products and services.
- Knowledgeable in accordance with industry while ensuring accurate execution of foreign exchange transactions, trades on equity, fixed incomes, and various investment instruments.
- Deliver accurate, timely information on market activity and developments, company products and services and customer account information.
- Educated clients on various investment products, allowing them to make more informed decisions about their finances.
Fund Accountant
CIBC Mellon
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Lead the preparation of financial statements, audit, and year-end valuation packages, ensuring compliance with varying timelines and regulatory standards.
- Managed portfolio accounting operations including trade settlements, allocations, corporate actions and reconciliation of positions.
- Review and reconcile daily transactions of assigned mutual funds, meticulously analyzing and reconciling assets and cash balances.
- Collaborate closely with clients, internal staff, and external stakeholders to address valuation issues promptly and efficiently.
- Input all capital stock transactions with precision, ensuring balanced capital stock and accurate fee payment entries.
- Perform additional audit checks to support the calculation of net asset values, providing critical insights into fund performance.
- Report daily net asset values of funds to clients, representatives, and newspapers as per specified instructions.
Education
BBA- Bachelor's - business administration, International Finance, Financial Accounting, Banking Regulations and Operations
Laurentian University
04.2026
Advanced Diploma - Financial Planning, Finance, Investment Management, Retirement & Tax Planning, Insurance & Risk Management
George Brown College
04.2019
Diploma - Business Management, Corporate sustainability, Corporate social responsibility & Business practices
George Brown College
04.2017
Skills
- Proficient in Excel for financial analysis
- Detail-oriented in financial tasks
- Cooperative financial goal achievement
- Proficient in prioritizing tasks
- Embraces evolving financial environments
- Financial reporting
- Risk mitigation
Certification
- FRM – Financial Risk Manager Level I Exam Candidate (May 2026)
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC) – Completed, 2021
- Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH) – Completed, 2021
Accomplishments
• Won Employee of the year 2023 at CITCO.
• Received couple of Gem awards in 2022 at CITCO.
• Volunteer at Camp Ooch Fundraising Events.
• News contributor – Student Association, George Brown College Participated in Student Leadership Program.
Timeline
Sr. Derivatives Analyst
RBC
01.2025 - Current
Sr. Operations Analyst
CITCO
05.2022 - 06.2024
Investment Representative
TD Direct Investing
09.2021 - 04.2022
Fund Accountant
CIBC Mellon
05.2019 - 07.2021
Advanced Diploma - Financial Planning, Finance, Investment Management, Retirement & Tax Planning, Insurance & Risk Management
George Brown College
Diploma - Business Management, Corporate sustainability, Corporate social responsibility & Business practices
George Brown College
BBA- Bachelor's - business administration, International Finance, Financial Accounting, Banking Regulations and Operations
Laurentian University
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