Lakshmi Narayanan

About Lakshmi Narayanan

Results-driven Project Analyst in Business Implementation at BNP Paribas, specializing in fund lifecycle management, operational transitions, and data-driven financial execution.I work at the intersection of fund accounting, regulatory documentation, and system implementation — ensuring complex fund events such as launches, mergers, share class activations, and fee restructures are executed with precision and zero operational disruption.My core strength lies in translating regulatory and prospectus requirements into structured system configurations, analyzing NAV data for accuracy during mergers, and driving end-to-end coordination across multiple stakeholders including operations, fund accounting, and client teams.With NISM – SEBI Investor Certification and advanced training in Excel, data validation, and Power Pivot, I leverage analytical tools to enhance accuracy, improve process efficiency, and mitigate risk in high-volume financial environments.I am building toward advanced roles in investment operations, strategic fund management, and data-led financial transformation — focused on operational excellence, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Experience

1. Project Analyst

   Bnp Paribas - Securities Services

   Feb 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Driving business implementation and fund lifecycle execution for global investment clients, ensuring operational accuracy and regulatory alignment.Key Contributions:• Spearheading end-to-end fund launch execution — analyzing prospectus documentation, interpreting client requirements, and configuring multi-application FA setups to ensure seamless go-live.• Leading internal and external Fund-to-Fund merger transitions — performing detailed NAV validation, reviewing absorbed fund financials, and coordinating complete asset & liability migration with risk control.• Executing share class creation and activation processes by interpreting official documentation and ensuring structured system implementation with minimal operational risk.• Managing fee structure updates — coordinating cross-functional teams and validating accurate system configuration to align with regulatory and client mandates.• Conducting detailed prospectus analysis from a business implementation perspective — identifying operational impact, initiating change requests, and ensuring end-to-end execution.• Supporting multi-location business migrations and onboarding processes — participating in client discussions and ensuring structured transition management.Core Competencies:Fund Lifecycle Management | NAV Analysis | Regulatory Documentation Interpretation | Financial Data Validation | Operational Risk Mitigation | Stakeholder Leadership | Process Optimization | Advanced Excel & Data Analytics

Education

• DON BOSCO COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General

• Loyola College

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services