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Tarun Vijan

Mississauga

Summary

As an accomplished Middle Office Trade Support Assistant Vice President, I bring a robust motivation and a laser focus on streamlining middle and back-office operations, alongside adept FX desk assistance. My career spans over 18 years, during which I have honed my expertise in managing a diverse range of financial instruments including forex, money markets, OTC, listed options (PM), fixed income products, equity settlements, and their associated derivatives. Renowned for my collaborative spirit, I am a proactive team player who takes ownership of challenges, delivering strategic solutions that propel organizational growth and overcome hurdles with efficiency. My commitment to excellence is unwavering, as I continue to drive forward with innovation and precision in the dynamic world of finance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager - FICC

Scotiabank
08.2024 - Current
  • Lead daily operational activities in support of Global Banking and Markets(GBM) with a focus on trade life cycle management, trade control, and client service.
  • Identify and resolve complex, multi-faceted problems to meet business needs,driving operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Foster a high-performance, inclusive environment by mentoring and developing team members.
  • Ensure adherence to operational risk, regulatory compliance, AML/ATF, andconduct risk frameworks.
  • Performed daily and monthly reconciliation between different source systems(ADP, ANVIL, and IMPACT).
  • Provided reports and answered queries for audit purposes.

AVP - GLOBAL FX

Credit Suisse
07.2017 - 08.2023
  • Lead a team of four, 0verseeing daily operations and ensuring high performance and efficiency.
  • Provided support to APAC FX desks and Institutional Sales Teams, contributing to impressive YTD revenues exceeding USD 121MM and over 25 FTEs in the franchise.
  • Acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in FX Derivatives booking principles, front-to-back (FTB) flows, and Forex clearing processes, offering guidance to colleagues in Singapore, Hong Kong, and India.
  • Expertly validated and booked a comprehensive range of FX transactions, including OTC, listed FX options, and structured FX trades for the APAC FX desk.
  • Ensured meticulous daily control execution, reporting, and resolution of breaks, maintaining high standards of trade management.
  • Collaborated closely with Trading, COO, and Structuring teams to facilitate user acceptance testing (UAT) for new FX structured trades.
  • Efficiently managed client trade allocations using a variety of internal and external systems.
  • Coordinated with counterparties to negotiate premium and delta exchanges, representing the trading team's interests.
  • Oversaw the management of option expiries, ensuring accurate settlement of in-the-money (ITM), at-the-money (ATM), and out-of-the-money (OTM) options.
  • Diligently monitored and executed lifecycle events for structured products, non-deliverable forwards (NDFs), non-deliverable options (NDOs), and novations.
  • Addressed all trade-related inquiries and liaised with external vendors such as Netlink and Harmony to ensure seamless operations.
  • Led the implementation of strategic projects across the APAC FX business, including the automation of NDF fixing.
  • Conducted and reviewed regulatory reports for the APAC FX business, identifying opportunities for trade compression to optimize balance sheet capital costs.
  • Streamlined daily business-as-usual (BAU) tasks and implemented stringent controls to minimize manual booking errors.
  • Cross-trained new hires in both FX Cash and FX Options, enhancing team proficiency and ensuring uninterrupted trade management support for BAU processes.

SENIOR ANALYST

Credit Suisse
04.2010 - 07.2017
  • Expert in FX confirmations and settlements, adept at crafting complex OTC/FX trade confirmations compliant with EMTA/ISDA standards.
  • Proficient with financial software including WallStreet, Tarsan, FXOPS, CLS, LCH, TCM, and Lightning.
  • Commended for proactive change implementation and reliable problem-solving, earning trust as a key team player.
  • Oversaw GFX regulatory reporting, policy development, and project management.
  • Fostered cross-divisional collaboration to introduce new policies and projects, boosting GFX operational control and efficiency.
  • Orchestrated the smooth transition of FX settlement operations to the CS Team in India.
  • Deep knowledge of treasury products such as Forex and Precious Metals, handling verification, confirmation, and settlement.
  • Skilled in Nostro reconciliation for FX and Money Market transactions, ensuring accurate cash flow management and claims resolution.
  • Built strong partnerships with Cash Management and external entities to optimize fund transfers.
  • Created and maintained centralized KYC documentation for corporate client management.
  • Performed BASEL (GL Reconciliation) and conducted detailed data checks.
  • Worked with IT to resolve legacy system issues and implement auto-matching in Intellimatch.
  • Led the offshore team (eClerx vendor) to ensure the successful transition of EMEA FX/MM settlement processes.

ASSISTANT PROCESS MANAGER

eClerx
05.2005 - 11.2009

TRAINEE JPO, CHESAPEAKE APPRAISAL & SETTLEMENTS

Citigroup Global Services Limited
09.2004 - 04.2005

Education

Commerce -

Institute Of Technology & Management Studies
01.2008

Skills

  • Risk management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Team Management
  • P&L and Option expiries
  • Forex Lifecycle Events
  • Problem-solving
  • Settlements & nostro reconciliation
  • Swift message & confirmations

LANGUAGES

English
Hindi
Punjabi

Timeline

Assistant Manager - FICC

Scotiabank
08.2024 - Current

AVP - GLOBAL FX

Credit Suisse
07.2017 - 08.2023

SENIOR ANALYST

Credit Suisse
04.2010 - 07.2017

ASSISTANT PROCESS MANAGER

eClerx
05.2005 - 11.2009

TRAINEE JPO, CHESAPEAKE APPRAISAL & SETTLEMENTS

Citigroup Global Services Limited
09.2004 - 04.2005

Commerce -

Institute Of Technology & Management Studies

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