Ankit Bahri

About Ankit Bahri

Vice President - Prime Brokerage Middle Office role at Goldman Sachs.Currently manage 15+ individuals in Bangalore. Have managerial resposibility on the end to end functions/process managed for EMEA clients. Primary focus is to ensure Excellent Client Service is provided to clients daily along with managing risk to both the firm and our clients.Focused on OKR\'s/KRI\'s established for the team, set short term and long team plans for individuals and the team to ensure the targets and goals are achieved. Managing 250+ diverse client portfolios across EMEA markets supporting clients equity and fixed income trading. Continuous focus on process and system improvement. Key Focus has been to improve STP rates and enable automation for improved operational experience.

Experience

1. Vice President

   Goldman Sachs

   Nov 2023 — Present · Salt Lake City, UT, US

   Vice President- Security Settlement Settlements, I am responsible for overseeing the timely and accurate settlement of securities transactions across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income in the U.S. markets. My role involves leading a dedicated team of settlement professionals while ensuring that operational processes adhere to the highest standards of efficiency and compliance.Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of [15] settlement professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality and efficient settlement processing.Settlement Operations: Oversee the settlement lifecycle, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of trades, trade breaks resolution, and reconciliation of positions and cash balances.Risk & Compliance Management: Manage settlement risk and ensure compliance with industry regulations such as SEC and DTCC guidelines, while mitigating operational risk through robust controls and workflows.Client & Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including trading desks, risk management teams, custodians, and clients, to resolve complex settlement issues and provide regular status updates.Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, implementing automation and process enhancements to streamline workflows and reduce settlement fails and delays.System & Technology Management: Collaborate with IT and operations teams to enhance settlement systems and integrate new market platforms, ensuring that the firm remains aligned with technological advancements and market changes.Reporting & Metrics: Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to settlement efficiency, operational performance, and risk mitigation, providing actionable insights to senior management.

Education

• The Frank Anthony Public School

  ICSE & ISC, Business/Commerce, General

• St Joseph's College of Commerce (Autonomous)

  Bachelor of Business Management (BBM), Business/Commerce, General

  2012 — 2015