Harsha Arora

About Harsha Arora

Trade Operations professional with 4+ years of experience in Trade Lifecycle Management, Cash Reconciliation, and Derivatives Settlements, specializing in IRS and CDS products across OTC and ETD markets.Strong expertise in post-trade processing including trade capture, confirmation, clearing, settlement, and exception management. Experienced in resolving reconciliation breaks, managing SWIFT/wire payments, and ensuring timely swap settlements while maintaining strict SLA adherence and operational risk controls.Skilled in root-cause analysis, counterparty coordination, SOP enhancement, and UAT support to improve STP rates and reduce aged breaks. Proficient in MS Excel and known for a strong control mindset, analytical approach, and commitment to governance standards.Seeking opportunities in Trade Lifecycle Operations and Cash Reconciliation within high-performance investment banking environments.

Experience

1. Senior Financial Analyst

   Hexaware Technologies

   Sep 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Cash Reconciliation | Trade Lifecycle Operations | Settlements Control Execute end-to-end post-trade lifecycle controls, performing high-volume reconciliation daily breaks) across Corporate Actions, FX, and Fund Transfers in TLM. Analyze and resolve complex reconciliation breaks using SWIFT MT103, MT199 and related payment/settlement messages, ensuring 90%+ SLA compliance and significant reduction in aged items. Perform root-cause analysis on recurring exceptions, identifying upstream trade capture or settlement gaps and driving permanent fixes to strengthen control environment. Liaise with Front Office, Treasury, Custodians, and Nostro teams to ensure accurate settlement, funding alignment, and timely exception clearance. Support UAT and system enhancements, validating reconciliation logic, optimizing break categorization, and improving STP rates. Ensure adherence to operational risk frameworks, internal audit requirements, and regulatory standards within a controlled environment.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Master's degree, Accounting and Finance

• SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce (Nerul)

  Bachelor of Banking and Insurance , Financial Planning and Services