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Akshay Ramakrishnan

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Accomplished Banking Operations Leader with expertise in transaction management.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation and strategic growth in banking operations.

I am an accomplished Banking Operations Leader with over a decade of expertise in Transaction Banking Operations. My career has been dedicated to driving process excellence, establishing robust governance frameworks, and implementing risk mitigation strategies across global financial markets. I have a proven track record in Operations Control and Risk Management, enhancing operational resilience and regulatory adherence in high-stakes environments.

Currently, I serve as Vice President of Treasury Operations at Goldman Sachs, where I lead a global Transaction Banking team. I spearhead initiatives that optimize payment reconciliation and liquidity management, resulting in significant cost savings. My leadership has been instrumental in implementing ISO 20022 industry changes and automating exception management processes, providing valuable insights to senior leadership.

With a strong focus on stakeholder management, I collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulators to ensure compliance with internal and external policies. My educational background in Finance from Bangalore University complements my extensive experience, allowing me to effectively manage complex operational workflows and drive strategic improvements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Vice President – Treasury Operations, Transaction Banking

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Goldman Sachs

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Spearheaded the Transaction Banking team in Bangalore, ensuring robust risk management, governance, and procedure frameworks. Implemented ISO20022 industry change relating to payment message format across all SWIFT messages.

Risk Management Governance ISO 20022 Stakeholder Management Process Automation

Senior Associate – Treasury Operations, Transaction Banking

Goldman Sachs

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Led the implementation of a payment settlement reconciliation system, defining functional requirements and managing system development. Managed User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and operational readiness for the launch of new payment rails and products.

Payment Settlement Reconciliation Systems User Acceptance Testing RTGS Membership Global Training Regulatory Compliance

Associate – Treasury Operations & Investment Banking Operations

Goldman Sachs

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 11 months)

Provided functional oversight to ensure the timely execution of daily reconciliation workflow. Conducted supervisory reviews and approvals of operational workflow, enhancing accuracy and compliance.

Compliance Automation Data Analysis

Analyst – Treasury Operations

Goldman Sachs

Dec 2013 - Dec 2016 (3 years)

Managed daily payment and receipt reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to SLAs. Gained expertise in end-to-end cash reconciliation for multiple business lines, including Securities, Foreign Exchange, and PWM transactions.

SLA Fails Management Cash Flow Management Agent Bank Coordination Payment Formatting

Global Services Accounting Operations

Hewlett Packard

Apr 2010 - Nov 2013 (3 years 7 months)

Served as Team Lead for Inventory management and reconciliation for US, Canada and Latin America Countries. Administered journal vouchers and performed reconciliation on inventory accounts using SAP system.

Inventory Management Reconciliations SAP Journal Voucher Team Leadership Client Communication Process Improvement Data Entry Financial Reporting Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bangalore University

Bachelor of Commerce, Finance

Studied Finance at Bangalore University, completing the Bachelor of Commerce program in 2010. Gained foundational knowledge in financial principles and practices.