Sridharan Suresh
Sarnia,Canada
Summary
Settlement Analyst with extensive expertise in financial regulations and procedures. Strong analytical skills enable effective interpretation of complex financial data and trend identification for informed decision-making. Proven track record of process improvement, risk reduction, and enhanced operational efficiency. Maintains high standards of accuracy and integrity in managing high-volume settlements.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Associate, Financial Records Specialist
Sarnia Rent-All Limited
03.2024 - Current
- Managed the financial records of multiple clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established accounting principles.
- Prepared payroll for clients by accurately calculating wages, salaries, deductions, and issuing paychecks on time.
- Calculated and filed Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) and Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) reports for clients, ensuring adherence to regulatory deadlines.
- Maintained and updated financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, with precision and attention to detail.
- Reconciled bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial documents to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Generated financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, providing clients with clear insights into their financial standing.
- Collaborated with clients and internal teams to gather financial data, resolving discrepancies, and addressing any issues promptly.
- Stayed up-to-date with tax regulations, accounting standards, and industry best practices to provide informed, timely service.
- Assisted with various accounting-related tasks and special projects as needed, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
Trade Settlement Analyst - Corporate Trust (Common Depository)
Deutsche Bank AG
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Managed post-trade processing and settlement of equity and fixed income transactions across international markets, with a focus on domestic and international Repo/Fixed Income products.
- Utilized systems like SPIDR, Message Broker, and third-party custodian systems (e.g., Euroclear, Clearstream) to ensure accurate settlement of financial securities, collaborating with custodians, clearing houses, and counterparties to resolve any discrepancies.
- Demonstrated a strong understanding of the trade lifecycle, settlement and custodial operations to ensure efficient and effective settlement of transactions, including FX and OTC derivatives.
- Led corporate action processing, including mandatory and voluntary events (e.g., dividends, mergers, tenders), working closely with internal teams, portfolio managers, and clients to ensure seamless execution.
- Reconciled cash and position balances, investigating and escalating discrepancies between internal systems and external depositories to management for timely resolution, ensuring alignment with operational processes.
- Identified, developed, and implemented process improvements, driving straight-through processing (STP), automation, and enhanced efficiency across various functions.
- Escalated unresolved issues related to settlement, trade discrepancies, and other operational matters to internal stakeholders and external vendors, ensuring prompt issue resolution.
- Provided ongoing support for additional daily settlement functions and affirmation processes, ensuring business continuity.
- Partnered with internal and external business partners to resolve operational issues related to trade settlement and custodial procedures.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders, including internal teams and external vendors, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction with settlement processes.
Education
PGDM - Financial Planning & Wealth management
Lambton College
Sarnia, Canada06-2025
Bachelor in commerce - Commerce
Dayananda Sagar University
Bangalore, India08.2020
Skills
- Trade settlement processing (fixed income and equities)
- SWIFT messages (MT564, MT103, MT599)
- ICSDs (Euroclear and Clearstream)
- Corporate actions (mandatory and voluntary events)
- Reconciliation (cash and positions)
- Risk mitigation and escalation
- Static data maintenance
- Client communication and stakeholder management
- Process improvements and efficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Accomplishments
- Nominated as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to train new joiners, improving ramp-up time and knowledge sharing.
- Awarded SPOT Award for maintaining 100% accuracy and dedication to timely project delivery.
- Recognized for innovation and leadership in process improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.
- Volunteered for activities supporting physically disabled children and participated in animal rescue shelters through Deutsche Bank CSR initiatives.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above written are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounting Associate, Financial Records Specialist
Sarnia Rent-All Limited
03.2024 - Current
Trade Settlement Analyst - Corporate Trust (Common Depository)
Deutsche Bank AG
04.2021 - 04.2023
PGDM - Financial Planning & Wealth management
Lambton College
Bachelor in commerce - Commerce
Dayananda Sagar University
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