Saumitra Jaolikar

Led firmwide data quality and remediation in Wholesale KYC Operations (Client Onboarding & Documentation), remediating 800+ ECI profiles and updating ~1,400 KYC-critical data fields to improve completeness and downstream reliability. Streamlined remediation workflows and partner-delivered an integrated remediation pipeline with WKO, Client Tax Operations, and Document Digital Services.

Oversaw enterprise reconciliation operations for Hedge Funds and Derivatives across Custody vs Accounting and IM vs Accounting streams, and led the transition of reconciliation processes from State Street captive units to State Street HCL Services. Headed monthly delivery of 1,590+ fund reconciliations across 40 global AMCs and delivered automation-led improvements, including a 30% reduction in po

Managed core Share Registry (Transfer Agency) operations, ensuring accurate maintenance of the share registry system and high-quality review of trade lifecycle activities, including setup of new funds/classes aligned to PPM compliance. Delivered multiple fund conversion projects with zero-error trade lifecycle reviews, strengthening investor record integrity and reducing rework and exceptions.

Owned end-to-end reconciliations and financial reporting across Distribution, Balance Sheet, Client Accounting, and Client Money functions under UK GAAP and FSA frameworks. Maintained 99%+ SLA adherence with zero regulatory breaches, led an 80+ member operations team, and executed 300+ reconciliations monthly across 7+ general ledger accounts, delivering ~4 FTE efficiency gains via automation init

Led a cross-asset function as a Team Leader within J.P. Morgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank. Managed day-to-day operational execution and team coordination to support function delivery during the role period.

Managed reference data management and pricing activities as a Team Leader within J.P. Morgan’s Asset Management function. Coordinated operational execution to support accurate data and pricing workflows during the role period.

Served as a First Line Manager for transaction processing within Asset Servicing at State Street Syntel Services. Oversaw operational delivery and team execution to support processing continuity and control requirements.

Worked as a Senior Associate on commission reconciliation within State Street Syntel Services. Supported reconciliation execution and operational quality through controlled processing during the role period.

Ongoing PRINCE2 certification focused on structured project management practices.

Ongoing executive program in product management and project management delivered in collaboration with Accredian.

Completed Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training in 2022 (AICTE affiliated).

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounts/Finance) from the University of Mumbai, completed in 2007.

Completed PMP certification training (37 hours mandatory training for PDUs) in 2023.

Investment Operations Certificate covering introduction to securities and investment concepts.