NIJIN UNNIKRISHNAN
Sharjah,SH
Summary
Experienced Fund Analyst in Investment Banking with 5 years of expertise in Fund Accounting and Administration. Proficient in various financial instruments including Capital Markets, Derivatives, and Reconciliation. Experienced in handling complex investment scenarios with clients from the USA, Luxembourg, and the UK. Completed Master's in Investment Management from Swansea University, providing a comprehensive grasp of investment theories, portfolio management strategies, and financial markets.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Analyst
Northern Trust
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Possess a good understanding of products like Equity, Futures, Options, Spot, Forward, CFD, Bond, Swap
- Oversee timely and high-quality delivery of portfolio and NAV-related activities, including Cash, Stock, Interest Dividend reconciliations, and P&L reconciliation to clients
- Ensure adherence to client Service Level Agreements across all funds, meeting deliverables promptly
- Proactively identify opportunities for process enhancement within NAV calculation workflows
- By analyzing our current procedures, I propose and implement solutions to streamline operations and elevate accuracy
- As part of the Fund Accounting Change Program team, I played a key role in migrating UBS funds to Northern Trust's new accounting model
- Lead and mentor fund accounting team, offering guidance and training to ensure each member excels in their role with proficiency
Process Executive
SOCIETE GENERALE
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Ensure NAV Valuations for multiple clients are completed accurately and timely
- Procedures are followed and the service is at the required standard
- Work closely with the fund accounting Monitor operational risks, and report key risks to management
- Accountable for key talent management processes including on-boarding, goal setting, performance reviews, and other career development activities for the team
- Reconciling the fund position
- Assist auditors during internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations related to fund accounting processes and transactions
- Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in fund accounting operations
Education
MSc - Investment Management (CFA Accredited)
Swansea University
10.2023
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Dayananda Sagar Institution
06.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - BCOM
University Institute of Technology
06.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- PYTHON
- Financial Analysis
- Investment Evaluation
- Risk Assessment
- Asset Class Knowledge
- Portfolio Management
- Investment Strategies
- Financial Planning
- Retirement Planning
- Estate Planning
- Risk Management
- FIS GP3
- GIO
- Bloomberg
- IDC
Certification
- PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION, IMARTICUS LEARNING, Bangalore, India, 03/01/16, Certified Investment Banking Operations Professional Securities and Derivatives
- MBA FINAL YEAR PROJECT, Reliance Securities, Bangalore, India, 05/01/15, Derivative Instruments and securities
Timeline
Senior Analyst
Northern Trust
06.2018 - 12.2021
Process Executive
SOCIETE GENERALE
04.2016 - 02.2018
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Dayananda Sagar Institution
Bachelor of Commerce - BCOM
University Institute of Technology
MSc - Investment Management (CFA Accredited)
Swansea University
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