Experience

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  Morgan Stanley

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • USA Pricing Data Operation Global Lead & Product Owner, Snr VP

    • Jun 2016 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

    I am at the forefront of driving excellence and innovation within our End of Day Pricing System and Equity Product Database. Leading a dynamic team of over 20 professionals, including managers and analysts, I spearhead the global operational control and regional management, ensuring seamless coll...

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  Morgan Stanley, Japan

  • Japan Pricing Data Operation Global Lead, Snr VP

    • Aug 2013 - Jun 2016

    I successfully led a global team of over 20 professionals, including managers and analysts, to enhance the operational control of the Equity Product Database. My direct collaboration with vendors was instrumental in identifying and addressing trends, themes, and inaccuracies in data feeds, leading to significant improvements in data quality. I instituted a range of solutions that involved procedural changes, systems development, root cause analysis, and enhancements, which streamlined operations and reduced resource requirements in alignment with risk and capacity metrics, positively impacting our yearly forecast and budget.I captured and integrated requirements from stakeholders across various business units, ensuring that our data quality initiatives were up-to-date and effective. My commitment to innovation led to the implementation of cutting-edge solutions, and I took an active role in advising my team on their career development, organizing the necessary training to support their growth. I ensured that all solutions adhered to business unit standards, and I was responsible for creating a strategic vision and authoring comprehensive business requirements.I effectively prioritized workflow to manage exceptions and escalations within strict deadlines, and I was the critical escalation point for severe system or data issues, ensuring swift and decisive action when needed. Additionally, I oversaw recruitment and hiring decisions, identifying and nurturing potential candidates for promotions and reward programs, and facilitated the review of career development paths for all employees, fostering a culture of professional advancement and recognition within the team.

  • ED&S Asia Production Manager Team Lead in QAPM, VP

    • Jun 2010 - Aug 2013

    I spearheaded a range of initiatives that significantly elevated our operational efficiency and performance. Taking ownership of the regional lead role in ITIL Production Management, I engaged in extensive consultation with key stakeholders, ensuring that our production incidents were effectively managed, analyzed post-incident, and thoroughly documented, with comprehensive follow-up briefings provided to stakeholders. I played a pivotal role in planning IT, Business, and Market change events, meticulously prioritizing workflow for the team to guarantee that exceptions and escalations were managed within tight timelines.My proactive approach was instrumental in stabilizing and improving plant operations, as well as enhancing processes to align with best practices. I dedicated myself to coaching and training employees, empowering them with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles. Furthermore, I consistently identified and recommended potential candidates for promotions, contributing to the professional growth and development of the team. My leadership and strategic guidance were fundamental in driving positive change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the ED&S Asia Production team.

  • ED&S Asia Development Team Lead in Tech & Data, VP

    • Sep 2008 - Jun 2010

    I effectively controlled the operating efficacy of the Enterprise Data Group by centralizing equity products reference data within front office systems. My leadership spanned across offices in Tokyo and Hong Kong, and I managed consultants globally, covering the financial markets for the Asia region. I led the development and deployment of batch loaders, which integrated files and feeds from vendors, exchanges, and internal systems, significantly enhancing our data handling capabilities.I successfully reduced data quality issues by implementing data enrichment processes and creating comprehensive data quality check reports. My ability to tailor work solutions to fit the specific business flows of our clients was instrumental in enhancing systems to accommodate new business flows, exchanges, or product groups. I took full ownership of production requests, inquiries, and issues, ensuring that our clients' needs were met with efficiency and precision.My strategic contributions to business growth included setting the team's direction and overseeing overall resource planning, which optimized our workforce and project management. I controlled the logistics related to database infrastructure and replication, ensuring robust and scalable data management systems. I maintained operational readiness through meticulous front to back testing with operations, front, middle, and back office IT teams, and business users. I created a comprehensive run book for testing, managed communication effectively, and conducted pre-production meetings to ensure a seamless transition to production.Through proactive initiatives, I improved both the plant and processes, and I was pivotal in ensuring that global standard rollouts were executed flawlessly, aligning our regional operations with the company's international standards. My tenure as a Development Team Lead was marked by significant improvements in system reliability and process efficiency, contributing to the overall success.

  • Asia Regional Institutional Data Group IDG Equity Transaction Development Lead, VP

    • 2001 - Sep 2008

    I controlled the operations for trade transactions database within the front office systems of a financial institution. My leadership extended to a team of 10 professionals in Tokyo, Hong Kong and India, covering the Asian region. I ensured the stability of our infrastructure through diligent systems management, maintenance, enhancements, and regulatory updates.I took hands-on approach analyzing requirements, designing data models, defining attributes, and creating comprehensive technical documentation. My responsibilities included controlling access to transactional databases, optimizing real-time writers, and generating customized client reports. I focused on enhancing existing applications and decommissioning outdated ones, which streamlined our processes and improved system performance.My technical expertise was further demonstrated as I analyzed Fix Tags, set Data Quality Rules, and defined and maintained data dictionaries and metadata. I led Downstream Impact Meetings, managed our infrastructure and processes, and created effective monitoring processes. I coordinated front-to-back testing, and developed a run book for systematic execution.I managed regulatory tickets, ensuring compliance, and worked on enhancing both upstream and downstream systems. I was also responsible for training users, maintaining systems, and planning for hardware/software requirements to support business expansion. My role included recruiting and training a high-performing team, planning the team's strategic direction, and coordinating with global counterparts to maintain a unified global standard.Among the projects I led were the Equity Transaction Database, Realtime Margin Application, Compliance Reporting for Regulatory Tickets, Trade Surveillance Tools and Reporting, Trade Order and Execution Datamart, Trade Allocation Application, and trade STP system. These projects were critical in advancing our technological capabilities and ensuring our competitive edge in the market.

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  Merrill Lynch

  • Tokyo, Japan

  • Senior Associate

    • Jan 1998 - Jun 2001
    • Tokyo, Japan

    Management of Referential Database for Accounts and Party, Securities Indicative Information, End of Day Price for Asian Region in Sybase, PowerBuilder, C++ etc.

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  Duncan software ltd

  • System Executive

    • Jun 1995 - Sep 1997

    Powerbuilder gui on Sybase for Tea Import Export system, Financial Accounting Package, Bill Payment System etc

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  Computing Solutions

  • Kolkata, West Bengal, India

  • System Executive

    • May 1993 - 1997
    • Kolkata, West Bengal, India

    Developed complete Factory Management System for a renowned furnace mfg company - Parts list, Purchase Order management, Material Accounts, Inventory management system, Accounting & Bills Payment system, Finished Goods etc. AutoCAD based programs for generation of Electric Panels Diagram, Str...