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BusinessDevelopmentManager
Nijin  Unnikrishnan Nair

Nijin Unnikrishnan Nair

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Experienced Investment Banking professional with 5 years of expertise in fund accounting, administration, and portfolio management. Proficient in a wide range of financial instruments, including capital markets products, derivatives, and reconciliations, with a track record of managing complex investment scenarios for clients across the USA, Luxembourg, and the UK. Combines strong analytical and operational capabilities with a commercial mindset, including business development experience in client relationship management, opportunity identification, pipeline optimization, and cross-functional deal execution. Skilled in financial analysis, ROI evaluation, and strategic stakeholder communication. Holds an MSc in Investment Management from Swansea University, with comprehensive knowledge of investment strategy, portfolio management, and financial markets.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Business development manager

Cloud 360 UK Ltd
Cardiff, United Kingdom
02.2024 - 09.2025

· Identified and sourced new business and investment opportunities through market research, networking, and strategic prospecting, driving revenue growth across UK.

· Managed the full deal lifecycle from lead generation and client meetings to negotiation, due diligence coordination, and successful contract closure.

· Conducted financial modeling, ROI analysis, and commercial feasibility assessments to structure profitable deals and achieve gross margin targets.

· Negotiated and executed partnership agreements within approved authority limits, ensuring compliance and long-term strategic value.

· Monitored and optimized sales/investment pipeline using CRM tools, improving conversion rates, forecast accuracy, and reducing deal cycle time.

· Built and maintained strong client, investor, and partner

Senior analyst

Northern Trust
Bangalore, India
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 General
Bangalore, India
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 Managment -

Swansea University
Swansea/United Kingdom
09.2023 - 11.2024

Master of Business Administration - Accounting and marketing

Dayananda Sagar Institution
Bangalore/India
08.2013 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Commerce -

University Institute Of Technology
Alappuzha/India
07.2009 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • 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

Timeline

Business development manager

Cloud 360 UK Ltd
02.2024 - 09.2025

MSc, Investment Managment -

Swansea University
09.2023 - 11.2024

Senior analyst

Northern Trust
06.2018 - 12.2021

Process Executive

Societe General
04.2016 - 02.2018

Master of Business Administration - Accounting and marketing

Dayananda Sagar Institution
08.2013 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Commerce -

University Institute Of Technology
07.2009 - 06.2012
Nijin Unnikrishnan Nair