Aakif Javid

About Aakif Javid

I am a finance professional with 1.5 years of experience in dividend reconciliation and financial operations. My role focuses on ensuring accuracy between client-side and fund-side records, investigating breaks, and reconciling discrepancies to maintain data integrity.Over the course of my career, I have developed strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to identify recurring issues and implement process improvements that save time and reduce risk. Collaborating closely with onshore teams and cross-functional stakeholders, I ensure timely resolution of exceptions while adhering to internal controls and regulatory standards.Beyond technical expertise, I bring discipline, professionalism, and a continuous learning mindset—qualities that help me adapt quickly and add value to my team. Passionate about finance, I aim to keep growing in reconciliation, operations, and broader investment services, while contributing to efficiency and innovation in the industry.

Experience

1. Specialist

   BNY Pershing

   Jan 2026 — Present · Chennai, IN

   As a Dividend Specialist, I manage and control the complete mutual fund dividend lifecycle, encompassing declaration setup, ex-date and record-date validation, system configuration, sepalist generation and multi-level eligibility controls, entitlement computation, corporate action and income accrual verification, journal posting review, post-journal break identification and root-cause analysis, automated and manual trade execution, position and cash reconciliation across custody, accounting, and transfer agency systems, exception management, stakeholder escalation, and final certification of accurate, timely dividend distributions in compliance with fund prospectus, regulatory guidelines, and internal control frameworks.

Education

• Pondicherry University

  Master's degree, Finance, General

• Loyola College

  Bachelor's degree, Economics

  2021

• Doveton Matriculation Higher Secondary School

  Business/Commerce, General