SmartStream Technologies Technology/Software

Senior Analyst

Bengaluru, India In person Full-time

Operations & Reconciliations

  • Reconcile fees related to OTC and Listed Derivatives products including CDS, IRS, FX, Equities, Bonds, Futures, Options, and other market products.
  • Perform detailed analysis and validation of brokerage, clearing, exchange, regulatory, and market data fee calculations.
  • Investigate and resolve complex exceptions, breaks, disputes, and reconciliation variances.
  • Review, validate, and process client, broker, exchange, and vendor invoices while maintaining a high level of accuracy and control.
  • Ensure all client service levels and internal controls are met consistently.
  • Perform root cause analysis on operational issues and drive sustainable resolutions.
  • Proactively identify risks and escalate critical issues where appropriate. Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as a key point of contact for external and internal stakeholders.
  • Manage investigations and queries relating to invoices, reconciliations, fee calculations, billing discrepancies, and operational processes.
  • Participate in client operational discussions.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Communicate complex issues clearly and provide meaningful analysis and recommendations. Process Improvement & Operational Excellence
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, scalability, productivity, and controls.
  • Evaluate and streamline existing processes to reduce manual effort and operational risk.
  • Contribute towards the enhancement of procedures, controls, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
  • Support audit, compliance, regulatory, and control initiatives through accurate documentation and evidence management.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Technology, Automation & AI Innovation
  • Actively identify opportunities to leverage Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, automation, and data analytics to enhance operational performance.
  • Lead the development and implementation of automation and efficiency initiatives across operational workflows.
  • Design and develop analytical solutions, dashboards, automation utilities, proofs of concept, and reporting tools.
  • Utilize AI platforms and automation technologies to optimize processes, strengthen controls, improve data quality, and reduce manual effort.
  • Translate business challenges into technology-driven solutions with measurable outcomes.
  • Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Teams, Development, QA, and Project stakeholders to deliver strategic improvements.
  • Remain current with emerging AI, automation, and analytics technologies and proactively identify opportunities for adoption.
  • Act as a technology and innovation champion within the team. Leadership & Knowledge Sharing
  • Support, coach, and mentor junior team members.
  • Act as a subject matter expert across assigned products, clients, or operational processes.
  • Share knowledge and best practices across the department.
  • Demonstrate ownership and accountability for deliverables and broader team objectives.
  • Contribute towards departmental strategy, innovation, and capability development initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience
  • 4-6 years of experience within Investment Banking Operations, Brokerage, Fees & Expense Management, Reconciliations, Market Data, or related Financial Services functions.
  • Strong knowledge of OTC Derivatives products and end-to-end trade lifecycle concepts.
  • Sound understanding of Investment Banking products, market infrastructure services, fee models, and operational workflows.
  • Proven experience managing client, broker, exchange, vendor, and stakeholder relationships.
  • Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to deep dive into complex operational issues, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions.
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
  • Experience working with large datasets and generating meaningful business insights.
  • Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage priorities and deliver results with minimal supervision.
  • Proven hands-on experience utilizing AI, Generative AI, automation, and productivity tools within a business environment.
  • Demonstrated track record of delivering efficiency improvements, automation initiatives, process optimization, or operational transformation projects.
  • Self-starter mindset with a high degree of ownership, accountability, curiosity, and initiative.
  • Ability to challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, controls, scalability, and client outcomes. Preferred / Desirable Skills
  • Experience with SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, Power Automate, VBA, or similar analytical and automation technologies.
  • Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Claude, or comparable enterprise AI platforms.
  • Experience building dashboards, automation workflows, analytical models, reporting solutions, or AI-assisted business processes.
  • Knowledge of data visualization, business intelligence, and advanced analytics concepts.
  • Experience working across Operations, Technology, Product, and Change functions.

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