Mekalai Selvi
@mekalaiselvi
Team lead in investment banking operations, specializing in securities lending.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m an Emerging Team Lead with 8+ years in investment banking operations, specializing in securities lending, settlements, and reconciliations. I’ve built a reputation for automating controls, leading process transitions, and clearing settlement breaks within strict deadlines—while mitigating risk across global markets.
In my current role, I lead equity securities-lending settlements for European emerging markets, reconcile stock positions using Equilend, Pirum, and Duco, and drive daily escalations to ensure 100% of fails/breaks are addressed within SLA. I also develop SOPs and strengthen stakeholder communication, and my performance has been recognized with awards including Best Performer (Q4 2020).
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led equity securities-lending settlements for European emerging markets, resolving discrepancies with Front Office/Trading Desks and meeting best-execution standards. Ensured 100% of fails/breaks were addressed within SLA through reconciliation using Equilend, Pirum, and Duco and active escalation management.
Performed daily cash reconciliation to support accounting system integration and executed trade pricing/booking using custody data and broker statements. Produced Daily/Weekly/Monthly portfolio performance reports and supported monthly custody fee reviews and annual audit letter finalization for high-value clients.
Senior Analyst
State Street HCL Services India Pvt Ltd
Apr 2017 - Aug 2021 (4 years 4 months)
Managed AIS reconciliations by identifying unrecognized trades and resolving breaks ahead of deadlines. Processed returns and settlements (including DVP returns for CAD brokers), supported collateral exchanges and mark-to-market via Equilend, and cleared post-trade lifecycle PLM breaks while creating and updating SOPs.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
KSR College of Arts and Science
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Grade: 72%
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) at KSR College of Arts and Science in Namakkal, achieving 72% in 2016.
Kongu Nadu Hr. Sec. School
Higher Secondary (XII), General Education
Grade: 81%
Completed Higher Secondary (XII) at Kongu Nadu Hr. Sec. School, scoring 81%.
Kongu Nadu Hr. Sec. School
Secondary (X), General Education
Grade: 95%
Completed Secondary (X) at Kongu Nadu Hr. Sec. School, scoring 95%.
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