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Yash Rakholiya

Mumbai,India

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in Trade Lifecycle Management, specialising in derivatives and CFD operations across both listed and OTC markets. Demonstrates proficiency in cash, position, and trade reconciliation, as well as corporate actions and dividends processing. Skilled in collateral and margin management, PnL analysis, and break resolution, with a strong focus on exception handling and workflow optimisation. Proficient in using platforms such as Advent Geneva, Linedata, Enfusion, and MS Excel to enhance operational efficiency. Known for attention to detail, analytical problem-solving skills, and effective cross-functional team collaboration. Committed to process improvement and automation with a goal of driving operational excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior Analyst - Hedge Fund

Linedata Gravitas
Mumbai, India
03.2021 - Current
  • Delivered comprehensive end-to-end trade support for global hedge fund clients, covering multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX, and structured products.
  • Captured and validated trade bookings across multiple systems (e.g., Linedata Longview, Advent Geneva, or client-specific OMS/PMS) ensuring accurate and timely settlement.
  • Reconciled cash and positions daily between prime brokers, custodians, and fund administrators; investigated and resolved breaks to ensure accurate NAV and reporting.
  • Coordinated with front office (PMs/traders), custodians, fund administrators, and counterparties to facilitate trade confirmations, resolve exceptions, and manage lifecycle events.
  • Supported daily, weekly, and monthly deliverables including PnL reporting, shadow NAV validation, corporate actions, and margin/collateral movements.
  • Assisted in onboarding new hedge fund clients, including account setup, reference data configuration, and operational workflow design.
  • Ensured compliance with internal controls, client SLAs, and regulatory standards (including EMIR, MiFID II, and FATCA reporting as required).
  • Contributed to process improvements and automation efforts to increase operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
  • Introduced innovative methodologies, improving overall performance.
  • Achieved improved accuracy with meticulous data analysis and validation.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in increased productivity levels within the team.
  • Performed regular reviews of systems and generated reports on efficiencies and improvement areas.

Associate - Hedge Fund

SS&C GlobeOp
Mumbai, India
02.2019 - 03.2021
  • Managed end-to-end trade lifecycle support for hedge fund clients across global markets, covering equities, fixed income, FX, and derivatives (listed and OTC).
  • Ensured accurate trade capture, affirmation, and settlement across multiple platforms, coordinating with prime brokers, custodians, and counterparties.
  • Performed daily cash, position, and trade reconciliations; investigated and resolved breaks to support timely and accurate NAV delivery.
  • Handled margin and collateral processing, corporate actions, and life-cycle events in close coordination with front and middle office teams.
  • Supported fund accounting teams in month-end close activities, including shadow NAV validation and PnL reporting.
  • Managed critical operations and reconciliation of CFD (Contract for Difference) trades, covering dividends, withholding tax rates, corporate actions, rights issues, and non-cleared positions (NCP).
  • Supported trade amendments by coordinating with Fund Accounting, OTC, and Settlements teams, ensuring accuracy across the trade lifecycle.
  • Achievement: Reduced trade break resolution time by 30% through the implementation of a streamlined exception tracking workflow, improving client satisfaction and reducing operational risk.\\

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

St. Francis Institute of Management and Research
Mumbai, India
06.2017 - 03.2019

Skills

  • Trade Lifecycle Management (Front-to-Back)
  • Cash, Position & Trade Reconciliation
  • Derivatives & CFD Operations (Listed & OTC)
  • Corporate Actions & Dividends Processing
  • Collateral & Margin Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Reconciliation & Trade Management Platforms
  • Attention to Detail & Accuracy
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
  • Time Management & Prioritization
  • Strong Communication with Internal & External Stakeholders
  • Process Improvement & Automation Mindset

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
Gujarati
Native

Certification

Technical and Fundamental Analysis of Stock Markets
Private Institute | 2021

  • Gained in-depth knowledge of equity valuation, chart patterns, trend analysis, and macroeconomic indicators.
  • Trained in applying both qualitative and quantitative tools to evaluate securities and market movements.
  • Covered practical case studies on portfolio construction, risk management, and trading strategies.

Affiliations

  • Cricket
  • Photography

Timeline

Senior Analyst - Hedge Fund

Linedata Gravitas
03.2021 - Current

Associate - Hedge Fund

SS&C GlobeOp
02.2019 - 03.2021

Master of Business Administration - Finance

St. Francis Institute of Management and Research
06.2017 - 03.2019
Yash Rakholiya