Devesh Rajak Email & Phone Number

With a solid foundation in Business Administration from Universal Business School and my certification in Investment Banking Operations, I am Leading the charge in trade lifecycle management at Nomura. My Fixed Income Derivatives Analyst role centers on trade lifecycle management and optimizing OTC Credit Derivatives processes to ensure seamless settlement. Possessing a strong foundation in Fundamental Financial Analysis and Financial Modelling, I bring a unique blend of adaptability, effective time management, and analytical skills that set me apart in a competitive environment. I leverage strong interpersonal skills and practical expertise to contribute to organizational success while fostering my professional growth.

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  Fixed Income Derivatives Analyst

  Nomura

  Jul 2022 - Present - Powai

  Trade Life Cycle Management (Credit Default Swaps):• Managed the lifecycle of Credit Default Swap (CDS) trades, ensuring timely affirmation and confirmation through TradeServ.• Reconciled trades booked by the Front Office with trade recaps and managed discrepancies with counterparties and Front Office.• Performed Front Office-Back Office system reconciliations to ensure consistency in booking parameters.• Designed an excel tracker as a decision-making aid for middle management, focusing on the interpretation of trends by analysing key data related to trade volumes, breaks and error.Position Management & Reconciliations:• Monitored and managed unsettled bond trades, ensuring timely settlement with counterparties.• Conducted reconciliation for bond trades across Nomura entities, verifying settlement status and booking parameters.Coupon Calculation & Notice Preparation (Equity Linked Notes):• Calculated coupons by assessing and interpreting Term sheets and preparing accurate notices for counterparties.Process Improvement & Mentorship:• Mentored and oversaw 3 junior colleagues, onboarding them into the trade lifecycle process.• Assisted in streamlining and optimization of reconciliation activities, saving 0.75 Full-Time Employee (FTE) hours.• Collaborated on automating notice-making processes for Equity Linked Notes.