Akshit Khera

About Akshit Khera

Corporate Actions Team Lead with 5.5+ years of experience in end-to-end processing of Voluntary,Mandatory, and Mandatory with Choice corporate actions across multiple asset classes, including Equities, Fixed Income, and ETFs, within APAC and EMEA markets. Proven track record in SLA governance, operational risk control, escalation management, and cross-functional delivery across Equity and Fixed Income asset classes. Demonstrated strength in SQL-driven data quality checks, UAT execution, and process automation initiatives to enhance accuracy & efficiency.I bring a unique blend of product thinking, business analysis, and operational leadership, bridging the gap between issuers, technology teams, vendors, and clients to deliver accurate, scalable, and regulatorily compliant solutions.My expertise spans mandatory, voluntary, and choice corporate actions across asset classes, with hands-on experience in:Business Requirements (BRD/FRD)User Acceptance Testing (UAT) & release validationData quality & reconciliationWorkflow automation and process optimizationAs a Team Lead, I manage delivery, mentor analysts, resolve escalations, and ensure SLA adherence while continuously improving processes to reduce risk and operational overhead.I am highly data-driven, with strong proficiency in SQL, Power BI, Jira, and agile methodologies, and I thrive in fast-paced, regulated environments where accuracy and accountability are critical. Core Strength: Translating complex capital markets requirements into clear, actionable product and operational solutions.

Experience

1. Team Lead, Product Operations Specialist

   S&P Global

   May 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Lead a team handling APAC/EMEA corporate actions processing across mandatory, voluntary, and choice events.• Act as Business Analyst for product and process initiatives, translating business needs into BRDs, FRDs, and functional workflows.• Drive UAT execution, defect triage, and sign-off for platform enhancements, regulatory updates, and vendor releases.• Partner with Product, Technology, Data, and Client Services teams to deliver accurate and timely corporate action events.• Perform root cause analysis on data discrepancies and operational failures, implementing permanent fixes.• Use SQL and Power BI to analyze volumes, error trends, and SLA performance.• Mentor junior analysts, manage escalations, and support audit and compliance requirements.Key Achievements:• Reduced processing errors / rework by 15% through process redesign.• Led successful UAT for major platform or vendor release (e.g, SWIFT, UI revamp).• Improved turnaround time for complex corporate actions by 20%.

Education

• Delhi Technological University (Formerly DCE)

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, BUSINESS ANALYTICS

  2018 — 2020

• R.A.N. Public School

  Science

  2005 — 2014

• Amity University

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science

  2014 — 2018

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Management
• Project Management