Siddhant Puthran

As a qualified finance graduate and dedicated working professional with a strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to continuous learning and growth. Overall experience in finance and accounting, combined with ability to communicate effectively positions me as a valuable asset. Accurate Senior Analyst with exceptional teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. Over 7 years of experience working on large-scale projects and handling daily operational requests.

Senior Analyst - Barclays bank PLC Dec 2020- Sep 2023 • Maintained a 99% accuracy rate in daily trade transfers between front and back-office systems, ensuring seamless operations and minimizing trade settlement risks.

• Prepared comprehensive reports for top management, providing insights and analysis on trade activities, risk exposure, and performance metrics.
• Proactively escalated any discrepancies or breaks identified during trade processes, liaising with the I.T team and front office to rectify the issues on a T+1 basis, thereby making sure timely resolution and minimizing impact.
• Performed daily general ledger reconciliations, ensuring accuracy by promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Conducted thorough investigations and reconciliations of nostro accounts on the VD+1 to ensure accuracy of transactions, identify discrepancies, and resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner. Analyst - Teleperformance (Client Barclays bank PLC) Aug 2018- Dec 2020 • Demonstrating careful attention to detail and a thorough approach to daily reconciliation and clearing of trades.
• Producing insightful reports for top management to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Actively identifying and escalating any discrepancies to the IT team for resolution within a timely manner.
• Consistently performing daily reconciliations, Invoice processing and with 99% accuracy.
• Consistently meeting deadlines and regulatory requirements by executing top-quality work on a consistent basis.
• Working closely with various teams to ensure cohesive efforts and consistency across the organization. Accounts executive - Cox and king’s forex Ltd Jun 2017- July 2018 • Providing comprehensive daily reports to the Finance Head, outlining the funding position and Forex rates, alongside expected outflows.
• Streamlining the fund request process from branches by utilizing effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Managing internal funds effectively by balancing and defining priorities in accordance with business requirements.
• Ensuring timely resolution of open bank reconciliation items through meticulous follow-up and closure procedures.
• Invoice processing, monitoring and tracking check bounce cases and collaborating with relevant teams to ensure swift recovery of funds.
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and processing necessary entries for debtors, receivables, and advances clearance. Senior executive - Serco Global Services Aug 2014 – Jul 2015 • Served as a senior executive for Barclay's UK Client in the Mortgage Process, acting as a trusted advisor to customers during their mortgage journey.
• Demonstrating expertise in managing payments to customers and refunds with a high degree of accuracy and adherence to prevailing regulations and bank policies.
• Successfully overseeing the mortgage closing process and a seamless communication with all stakeholders using strong collaboration and organizational skills.
• Conducting thorough reconciliations for payments and refunds with a meticulous attention to detail, helping to detect and resolve discrepancies to minimize errors.

• M.Sc. in Finance (2024) Nottingham Trent University (United Kingdom) Modules: Global Financial Markets, Corporate Finance, Financial Modelling, Corporate Restructuring • Masters in Management Studies: (2017) St. Francis Institute of Management and Research, University of Mumbai Modules: Investment Banking, Banking and Financial Services Institutions, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management.