Rishikesh Belapurkar

About Rishikesh Belapurkar

Proficient in Pre-sales, Business Analysis, Project & Test management, and client co-ordination with over 15 years of experience in the capital markets domain• Identified and addressed client needs, analyzed, processed and converted requirements into test cases, executed them, reported defects and completes the testing cycle• Exposure to asset classes like Equity, Money Markets and Derivatives Trading and settlement. Also proficient in areas like Corporate actions, Regulatory requirements like MIFID, SFTR, CSDR. Also have hands on consulting experience in blockchain. • Worked with major financial entities like Deutsche Boerse, Erste Bank, Morgan Stanley, RBS and ABN AMRO on international assignments• Worked as Business Analyst and Tester with third party applications like Calypso, Fidessa, Intellisuite• Currently working with Nasdaq as Pre-sales specialist focusing on RFPs response, demos, scoping and licensing.• Well versed with Change Management, Release Management & Test Management process • Understanding of Software development life cycle, agile methodology, user story and use cases. • Accreditations acquired- Certified Scrum Master, Goethe German A1, ITIL, ISTQB, NCFM

Experience

1. Presales Specialist

   Nasdaq

   May 2022 — Present · IN

   Expertly handling Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring comprehensive and timely responses that align with client requirements.Addressing client queries with precise and insightful information, fostering trust and building strong client relationshipsOffering strategic input on licensing scope to ensure proposals are competitive and meet client needs effectivelyCollaborating with internal teams to design and deliver impactful product demonstrations, showcasing the value and capabilities of solutions to potential clients.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Investments and Securities

• S. P. College, Pune

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General

  1998 — 2001

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Master's degree, Business/Commerce, General

  2014 — 2016

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  MBA, Banking and Finance

  2001 — 2003

Skills

• Software Quality Assurance
• Investment Banking
• Derivatives
• Software Testing
• Back Office
• Istqb Certified
• Manual Testing
• Equity Derivatives
• Itil Certified
• Requirements Analysis
• Regulatory Reporting
• Money Market
• Requirements Gathering
• Equities
• Corporate Actions
• Equity Trading
• Swift Messages
• Calypso
• Business Analysis