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AL-ASGAR SHAIKH

AL-ASGAR SHAIKH

Fund Accounting Manager

Summary

Results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in driving growth, optimizing processes, and fostering team collaboration. Exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently achieving high-impact results in dynamic environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, NAV Validations, Fund Services

JPMorgan Chase & Co
02.2009 - Current
  • Company Overview: Corporate and Investment Banking Operations
  • Lead for teams comprising of 25 accountants across two locations performing NAV validations and NAV releases for 2500 funds covering 80 clients, capture of Cash flows and expenses, Oversight support for Derivatives Operations, performing Fund level reconciliations, Investment Operations Services for a Tier 1 client supporting Real Estate and Insurance Accounting, Fund Pricing and Technical Operations support.
  • Validate & release daily Net asset values for 2000+ pension funds for clients based out of EMEA locations for the purpose of reporting to investors, reviewing year-end financial statements & perform related activities. These funds invest in varied instruments consisting of equities, forward contracts, options, swap contracts, bank debt securities, fixed income and convertibles
  • Key Risk analysis & decision-making involving validation of NAV
  • Co-ordinate sign-offs from the internal Fund Services teams that need to be completed before NAV validations can commence
  • Process reengineering and ensuring highest level of accuracy and SLA is maintained
  • Handling escalations and addressing the quality issues
  • Management planning and reporting
  • Resolve queries raised by Clients, Onsite partners, Internal Teams and auditors
  • Query and coordinate with Fund Managers / Custodians for accounting discrepancies
  • Onboarding management for new clients and funds
  • Coordinate with Service, Onsite partners, Internal Fund Services teams for client changes and implementations
  • Design and Implements automation initiatives through strategic tools and coordinate with Projects and Technology
  • People management, coaching, mentoring and career development
  • Corporate and Investment Banking Operations
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
  • Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.

Analyst, Global Reference Data Services

JPMorgan Chase & Co
11.2004 - 02.2009
  • Worked as Project Analyst in Global Reference Data Services providing solutions for client Account Setup, processing trading instructions and trade settlements for the Investment Banking clients.
  • Establish a consolidated workflow tool to be used for Trading Counterparty functions.
  • Provide users with one tool, globally, to initiate new and modification requests.
  • Develop an STP environment and reduce the manual updates done by the reference data teams.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
  • Streamlined reporting procedures by creating user-friendly dashboards for easy access to key performance indicators.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and quality standards, led to efficiency saves of 12 FTEs.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

Education

Post Graduate in Management Studies -

Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
Mumbai
04.2001 -

Bachelors of Commerce - Management, Accounting

University of Mumbai
Mumbai
04.2001 -

Skills

    Effective team leadership

    Organizational strategy development

    Guiding professional development

    Analytical decision-making

    Risk analysis expertise

    Operational efficiency enhancement

    Operational efficiency management

    Innovation project leadership

    Project management

Timeline

Vice President, NAV Validations, Fund Services

JPMorgan Chase & Co
02.2009 - Current

Analyst, Global Reference Data Services

JPMorgan Chase & Co
11.2004 - 02.2009

Post Graduate in Management Studies -

Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
04.2001 -

Bachelors of Commerce - Management, Accounting

University of Mumbai
04.2001 -

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