Versatile professional with *+ years of experience spanning financial operations,
entrepreneurship, and project management. Proven track record in trade management, risk mitigation, and process improvement. Founded and managed a fashion startup, demonstrating strong business acumen and creative design skills. Excels in strategic planning, team leadership, and driving innovation across diverse business sectors. Employment history
Founder, KANACHE Oct 2021 - Aug 2023
Project Manager (Customer Success), CANIT
SOLUTIONS
Apr 2022 - Apr 2023
Operations Associate, GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET
MANAGEMENT
Jan 2016 - Sep 2020
Projects and Achievements
Additional Contributions
Education
DreamZone School of Creative Studies 2020 - 2022
Diploma in Fashion Designing
PSG College of Arts and Science 2012 - 2015
Bachelor of Commerce (Professional Accounting)
Founded and managed a fashion startup specializing in sustainable, high-end boutique clothing for children. Designed and produced exclusive clothing lines, demonstrating creativity and market awareness. Developed comprehensive business strategies, including financial models and marketing plans. Oversaw all business operations, including design, production, sales, customer relations, and established a network of suppliers and retail partners.
Coordinated client requirements, ensuring project success and timely delivery. Partnered with tech firms to integrate advanced social media management tools, optimizing workflow and efficiency.
Created and implemented content strategies across diverse social media channels, driving consistent engagement growth.
Delivered measurable results through strategic market analysis and ORM for top brands including SHELL INDIA, boosting brand presence and interaction.
Subject Matter Expertise: Specialized in Core/Derivatives trades confirmation process across various asset classes (Equity, Bonds, Mutual Funds, Futures, Swaps, FX) for UK/European trading desks. Issue Resolution: Daily engagement with traders, brokers, and custodians to resolve issues and manage timely escalations.
Trend Analysis: Identified and analyzed broker behavior trends to implement controls ensuring a smooth confirmation process.
Training and Development: Developed and oversaw training plans for new hires and interns, including daily task allocation and cross-training.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinated with trading desks, cash middle office, settlements teams, and brokers on time-sensitive market trades.
Client Onboarding: Represented trade management in partnership with the client onboarding team for new accounts and closures.
Broker Onboarding: Facilitated new broker onboarding for all derivatives products on internal and external trade confirmation systems.
Process Improvement: Implemented a new email workflow for equity confirmation with USA counterparties, saving 2 hours daily for global teams.
Training and Migration: Created and executed a training plan for equity swaps migration for USA/Singapore stakeholders.
Interface Design: Led the design of a new futures confirmation interface with FCMs and tech teams, reducing manual workflow and saving ~2.5 hours daily.
Test Script Creation: Collaborated with internal tech and global teams to create test scripts, enhancing workflow and achieving seamless confirmation.
Margin Break Reduction: Worked with CRM, Reconciliation, and Collateral teams to reduce margin breaks by ~5% on bilateral swaps accounts.
Regulatory Projects: Led EMIR-related projects, evaluating client exposure and coordinating with swaps clearing brokers to ensure regulatory compliance.
BREXIT Impact Analysis: Analyzed and managed position transfers due to BREXIT, ensuring system support for trading with new European entities.
Platform Experience: Extensive experience with market-wide platforms such as CTM, Markitwire, and DTCC for trade confirmation.
Settlement Instructions: Proficient in setting up and verifying settlement instructions for securities and cash. Regulatory Compliance: Contributed to regulatory projects (ASIC, EMIR) as part of the derivatives confirmation team.
Business Unit Coordinator: Awarded Business Unit Coordinator role, responsible for risk mitigation, headcount allocation, and global handover reporting to senior management. Sabthami Kanakavel
Do not require visa sponsorship,
Bentonville, AR, USA
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Skills
Trade Mangement (Securities &
Derivatives)
Project Management
Process Improvement
Risk Management
Strategic Planning
Entrepreneurship
Team Leadership
Marketing Strategy
Microsoft Excel
Power BI
SQL