Saqib Sheikh
Montreal,QC
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in finance and a recent transition into computer science, supported by dual degrees in Finance and Computer Science. Skilled in data analysis, automation, and financial systems, with a growing expertise in Python, cloud technologies, and data engineering. Passionate about leveraging analytical and programming skills to build innovative tech solutions and contribute to data-driven decision-making in the tech industry. Committed to continuously expanding knowledge and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies to drive business success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Asset Servicing Analyst
BNP Paribas Securities Services
05.2024 - Current
- Design and develop a Power BI dashboard for the Corporate Action team, improving data visualization, tracking key metrics, and enhancing decision-making processes
- Automating and streamlining reporting workflows using Power BI, reducing manual efforts and increasing operational efficiency
- Review, analyze, and resolve data exceptions daily to ensure accuracy and completeness in the accounting system a timely manner
- Support valuation process with high attention to detail
- Perform daily/weekly/monthly valuation reporting and/or controls
- Work with pricing vendors as needed to ensure valuation files are received as expected
- Ensure that all income and position-based transactions are booked accurately and timely
- Perform time-critical functions daily, which require gathering and verifying information from various sources in a fast-paced and high-volume environment
- Perform daily reconciliation of assigned operational function by analyzing custody and third-party data against accounting system data
- Research and resolve a variety of complex issues and respond in a timely and professional manner to client queries
Collateral Management Associate
BMO Capital Markets
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Investigating, resolving, and escalating collateral disputes that exceed internal tolerance levels or regulatory thresholds in accordance with established dispute resolution procedures
- Reconciling portfolio mark-to-market (MtM) differences with the Bank's counterparties and providing detailed analysis of the cause of a dispute to appropriate areas in accordance with established procedures
- With assistance from valuation team, complete investigations for trades that have been identified as having valuation differences that have breached prescribed tolerance levels, as set out in the Bank's Policies and Procedures (P&Ps) as well as in the Capital Markets Financing Guideline (CFMG) for OTC Derivatives and Repo/Reverse Repo Financing Guideline
- Reconcile collateral positions in the Calypso collateral management database against BMO's book-of-record systems (ICI and IBUK) to ensure accuracy
- Work closely with Front, Middle and Back office
- Analyze and produce collateral management reports for key client groups on a daily, weekly, monthly and on ad hoc basis
- Understand regulatory compliance regarding Dodd Frank Act (DFA) and Europe Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR)
- Understand regulatory and compliance requirements, such as Financing Guidelines and the Bank's Policies and Procedures, and provide recommendations and implement actions to ensure adherence
- Adhere to project industry standards, best practices and requirements and ensure they are followed and assessed against current practices and policies
- Mitigate audit exposures and maintain awareness of regulatory impacts of change initiatives
- Review policy and procedure (P&P) updates for potential impacts that require assessment of changes introduced
Collateral Management Analyst
BNP Paribas
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Minimize the bank's risk by making required margin calls in accordance with signed agreements or long-form confirms and internal credit/audit guidelines
- Maintain a working understanding of ISDA/CSA collateral agreements
- Verify that all manual adjustments are captured prior to margin call processing
- Ensure that all margin calls are issued and responded to meeting agreement deadlines
- Research, reconcile and resolve margin call disputes with counterparties
- Notify the Risk IM team on outstanding margin call disputes
- Work closely with Front, Middle and Back office
- Confirm and process collateral movements in a timely manner
- Investigate control reporting breaks
- Process and reconcile monthly collateral interest
- Accurately prepare daily reports for review by Senior Management
- Escalate unresolved issues to management
Back Office FX Analyst
Desjardins
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Payments and nettings processing through the BO systems within the announcement and payment cut off times
- Reconciliation of accounting discrepancies
- Handle settlement-related requests with internal & external clients for derivative products
- Answer client requests received by phone or e-mail
- Analyze and escalate any payment issues to Front Office teams or Management
- Direct all post-settlement queries to the investigations team
- Set up and maintain all counterparty instructions
- Participation in weekly/monthly meetings
- Take an active part in process reviews and procedure writing to ensure that efficiencies are maximized whilst maintaining a rigorous level of control
Credit Analyst
Desjardins
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Analyze financing applications for consumer credit/loans and ensure that they respect the standards set by management and legal team
- Perform control and monitoring of collateral for important consumer loans ($50k and over)
- Assess risk inherent to the borrowing entity and authorize financing based on debt ratios and credit reports (Equifax & Transunion)
- Assist and coach junior analysts in credit decision-making
- Provide support in loan amounts up to $100k
Education
Master of Science - Applies Computer Science
Concordia University
Montreal, QC 01.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Computer Science -
Concordia University
Montreal, QC 01.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Commerce - Major in Finance
McGill University
Montreal, QC 09.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
- Programming & Tools: Python, Java, Git, VSCode, Docker, Airflow, Astro CLI, RESTful APIs
- Databases & Data Warehousing: Snowflake, PostgreSQL, MySQL
- ETL & Data Engineering: Apache Airflow, Snowflake Connector, Data Cleaning, Data Processing
- Data Analysis & Visualization: Pandas, Power BI, Scikit-learn, Dash
- Cloud & DevOps: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Docker
- Software: Bloomberg Terminal, Microsoft Office Suite
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Master of Science - Applies Computer Science
Concordia University
01.2025 - Current
Asset Servicing Analyst
BNP Paribas Securities Services
05.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Computer Science -
Concordia University
01.2022 - 05.2024
Collateral Management Associate
BMO Capital Markets
02.2021 - 01.2022
Collateral Management Analyst
BNP Paribas
11.2019 - 11.2020
Back Office FX Analyst
Desjardins
05.2019 - 11.2019
Credit Analyst
Desjardins
06.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Major in Finance
McGill University
09.2015 - 05.2019
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