Smita Gosai

CEO

Sydney, NSW, Australia14 yrs 2 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Expertise in managing complex client relationships.
  • Strong leadership in financial services transformation projects.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech operations leader with expertise in trade support and regulatory compliance.

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Skills

Core Skills

Trade SupportOperational EfficiencyClient ManagementProject ManagementTeam ManagementCollateral ManagementBusiness AnalysisTrade Lifecycle Management

Other Skills

DerivativesRegulatory ComplianceProcess ImprovementStrategic ThinkingRisk ManagementEffective CommunicationSettlementsTraining and DevelopmentReconciliationSignature VerificationAccountingFinancial AnalysisBusiness TransformationIT Business AnalysisMicrosoft Office

About

I’m an experienced operations leader in the financial services sector, passionate about building efficient, scalable systems that drive results. With a strong track record in Market Operations, Trade Support and Investment Banking, I have contributed to process improvements, project deliveries and displayed cross-functional team leadership. I specialize in turning complexity into clarity and strategy into action. Over the years, I’ve led initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency, reduced costs, and improved customer outcomes, always with a focus on measurable impact and long-term value. I thrive in dynamic environments where continuous improvement, collaboration, and strategic thinking are valued. If you're looking to connect around operational excellence, leadership in financial services, or transformation projects, let’s start a conversation.

Experience

14 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 3 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr
Current Experience

Northern trust

Vice President

May 2025Present · 1 yr · Sydney, NSW · Hybrid

  • Primary point of contact for institutional clients on derivatives-related queries across cleared and uncleared products (e.g., IRS, CDS, FX, Futures).
  • Manage day-to-day operational support including trade capture, confirmation, settlement, margining, and lifecycle events.
  • Liaised with middle office, risk, and technology teams to ensure accurate and timely resolution of client issues.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., EMIR, Dodd-Frank, UMR) impacting derivatives transactions and collateral processes.
  • Support onboarding of new clients by coordinating account setups, documentation, and system configurations.
  • Provided detailed trade and position reporting, reconciliations, and margin calls to clients, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
  • Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance client experience and operational efficiency.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to address complex product structures and bespoke client needs.
DerivativesTrade SupportOperational EfficiencyRegulatory ComplianceClient Management

Jpmorganchase

Vice President

Jan 2023Aug 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Goal setting and Performace reviews
  • Team and People Management
  • Oversight and Governance
  • OTC Clearing and Settlements
  • Security Pricing and Valuation
  • Project and Stakeholder Management
  • Negotiating Skills
  • Eye for detail
  • Process Improvement
  • Risk, Compliance, Incident and Escalation Management
  • Effective Communication
  • Client Interaction : Due diligence, Service Reviews and New Onboardings
Strategic ThinkingTeam ManagementProject ManagementRisk ManagementEffective Communication

Challenger limited

Manager - Operational Control

Sep 2016Dec 2022 · 6 yrs 3 mos · Sydney, Australia · On-site

  • Collateral Management
  • OTC Clearing and Settlements
  • Futures Clearing
  • MTM Valuation and Pricing Control
  • Business Analysis/Subject Matter Expert
  • Settlements and Reconciliations
  • Review ISDA and CSA
  • Trade Booking, Confirmation and Processing Payments
  • Team Lead and People Management
  • Training and Development of Staff
  • System Upgrade and Testing
  • Static Data and Unit Pricing query resolution
  • New Client Onboarding
  • Fund Manager, Custodian and Client engagement
Collateral ManagementBusiness AnalysisSettlementsTraining and Development

Nomura

Senior Analyst

May 2012Feb 2016 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Trade Lifecycle Management
  • FID, Equity and FX Settlements
  • Pre and Post settlement of trades
  • Trade authorization and processing swift payments
  • Reconcilation of breaks
Trade Lifecycle ManagementSettlementsReconciliation

Tcs e-serve international ltd.

Team Member

Oct 2010May 2012 · 1 yr 7 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Signature Verification
  • Processing RTGS and NEFT payments
  • Corporate Client Management
  • Recociliation of breaks
Signature VerificationClient ManagementReconciliation

Education

K. C. College, Churchgate

Bachelor of Science (BSc) — Biotechnology

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