Devdatta Lanjekar Email & Phone Number

Berlin, Germany

As the Securities Operations Lead, i manage the Team responsible for Clearing and Settlements, Custody, Reconciliations, Payment Operations and Asset Servicing. I work closely with the product and engineering team to build and enhance our Post Trade infrastructure. I also oversee daily operations to ensure that our platform runs smoothly and efficiently. My role combines strategic development with hands-on management, ensuring both innovation and operational excellence.

Frankfurt Am Main, Hesse, Germany

Frankfurt Am Main, Hesse, Germany

● Responsible for the matching and settlement process for Securities Lending transactions for all markets (FEDWIRE, DTC, Euroclear, CREST, etc.)● Processing of Corporate Actions on lent positions● Driving CSDR project and support SFTR for Securities Lending

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany

● Processing of BVI excel files and incoming SWIFT messages (MT304/541/543) into the DWS systems● Performing plausibility checks on post trade compliance alerts and addressing them to external Asset Managers● Investigating cash and position breaks between DWS and custody (reconciliation)● Supporting the development of an automated robotic solutions for processing of BVI excel sheets in the DWS systems● Improving of internal processes in order to reduce risk and improveefficiency

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

● Managing 7 direct Reports, including FTE planning, goal setting, performance review, talent development and training of new joiners within a diverse team. Strong focus on Process enhancement and risk reduction through automation● Responsible for day to day processing of mandatory and voluntaryCorporate Actins and ensuring all KPIs are met relating to timeliness and accuracy of service (includes event creation through use of notifications and SWIFT messages, processing CA payments, sending instructions for voluntary events and reconciliation.)● Experience in using different SWIFT types, namely, MT564, 565,566 and 567● Writing, performing and reporting test cases while insourcing a software for Corporate Actions Operations

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

● Responsibility for Trade Confirmations, Trade Settlements, Securities Lending and Futures and Options Teams● Managing 23 direct Reports, including FTE planning, goal setting, performance review and talent development within a diverse team. Strong focus on Process enhancement and risk reduction through automation ● Monitoring Trade fails and acting as the first point of Escalation for queries on missing Trade confirmations, Settlement fails and Coupon/Dividend Claims on Securities Lending Trades

● Responsible for day to day processing of mandatory Corporate Actions and ensuring all KPIs are met relating to timeliness and accuracy of service● Assist the Section Manager with the facilitation of the day-to-day workflow within the team to ensure effective workload taking into account the complexity and size of the query and the level of experience and expertise of the specialists● Provide support to management with effective team communication on changes impacting the team, including market changes, functional moves and procedural / service changes● Provide input into team projects, system updates and testing of Aladdin● Represented the team for the internal Audit conducted annually in the department● Liaise with Recon team to ensure breaks are resolved within a timeframe and manner sensitive to the urgency of the event● Part of the pilot transition for Corporate Actions to support part of the mandatory Corporate Actions in India

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

● Part of the Trade Finance department working in the Translation team. ● Responsible for translating discrepancies found in the documents required in the Letter of Credit ● Check all trade related documents (i.e. Bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, Invoice, Packing list, CMR, Airway Bill, Customer Letter etc.) and validate the details through matching those with Letter of Credit

Pune, Maharashtra, India

● Required to write test cases based on the requirement documents provided● Responsible to analyze the document and find suitable test cases● Interpret, review, report test activities and results in accordance with project plans● Required to write and translate test Cases in German for clients of SQS

Pune, Maharashtra, India

● Responsible for generating new business development opportunities for our clients● Cold calling, web research for lead generation and contact discovery from social networking sites ● Required to generate appointments with Senior Managers and/or other key decision makers in the IT department of the firms in the banking Sector in Germany. Was required to speak in German for the same ● Responsible for conducting German language interviews for new recruits

Pune, Maharashtra, India

● Responsible to translate for a German National in the Paint-shop department who was on a project to train colleagues in India ● Word to word interpretation from German to English and vice-versa of the Training conducted● Attend meetings and translate the content● Communicate on his behalf with the senior management as well as with workers during training regarding suggestions and improvements