Kamal Rawal

14+ years of experience in Investment Banking, Asset Management and Market Data services with extensive Corporate Actions, Collateral, and derivatives knowledge with significant team management experience.
 

With over a decade of hands-on experience across various facets of financial services, I bring a wealth of expertise in transaction processing, corporate actions, collateral management, and market data services. My journey reflects a progression from operational roles to leadership positions, marked by a relentless pursuit of efficiency, accuracy, and client satisfaction.

Current Role:

Ashmore Group – Subject Matter Expert (March 2023 – Present)

In this capacity, I oversee transaction processing in corporate actions, collateral, and fixed-income domains. My responsibilities encompass:

• Prompt and accurate processing of voluntary corporate action events and proxy votes.
• Coordinating with front desk and fund managers to meet custodian instruction deadlines.
• Executing collateral movements via Acadia and ensuring precise reconciliation of margin calls with brokers.
• Spearheaded projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and compliance, including custodian migration and automation initiatives.

Previous Experience Highlights:

BNY Mellon – Lead Representative (March 2022 – March 2023)

In this role, I co-supervised a team responsible for corporate actions post-payment reconciliation. Key achievements include prioritizing high-value transactions, investigating cash governance issues, and preparing comprehensive reports for management.

ION Trading – Team Lead (June 2016 - February 2022)

As a team lead, I orchestrated the transition of market data services and client support processes, emphasizing quality assurance and user acceptance testing. Noteworthy accomplishments include instituting a training boot camp program and driving process improvements for system enhancements.

BlackRock - Manager (June 2012 - March 2016)

During my tenure at BlackRock, I held progressively responsible roles in corporate action management. I oversaw end-to-end processing of corporate action events, collaborated closely with custodians to reconcile positions, and implemented automation solutions to streamline workflow.

Early Career:

• Finance Executive at HSBC, Regulatory Reporting – Account Ownership (June 2011 - June 2012)
• Advanced Associate at Xchanging Technologies, Corporate Actions Event Processing (February 2009 - May 2011)

My journey in the financial services sector has been defined by a commitment to operational excellence, leadership development, and continuous improvement. With a track record of delivering results in high-pressure environments, I am composed to contribute effectively to any organization's strategic objectives and operational success.

Master's Degree in Finance 2012