RAHUL ILLIKKA VALAPPIL

-Monitored credit risk limits for 100+ global counterparties with multi-billion-euro portfolios, maintaining 100% compliance through proactive exposure monitoring, risk identification, and timely escalation of limit breaches. -Performed credit due diligence by validating Business Credit Applications (BCAs), Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) approvals, and governance documentation, strengthening policy compliance and reducing operational exceptions.

Led cross-functional collaboration across Front Office, Treasury, Risk, Operations, and Technology to optimize FX netting settlements, improving efficiency by 90% and reducing operational risk by 80%. Managed 2,500+ EMEA FX settlements using CLS, Gross, and Netting mechanisms. Streamlined workflows, reduced manual effort, processed SWIFT MT103/MT202 payments with full SLA compliance, resolved production issues, and enhanced automation, controls, and settlement accuracy.

As Senior Associate – Trade Settlements, Booking & Confirmation, I manage end-to-end OTC trade capture, booking, confirmation, and settlement across APAC markets, handling complex derivatives while ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and seamless trade flow in Calypso. I drive process enhancements, streamline repo and automation workflows, resolve post-settlement issues, and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize operational efficiency.

As Senior Associate – Client Onboarding, I lead global client onboarding, portfolio setup, KYC and regulatory documentation, while enhancing account opening, FX, and reporting processes; I mentor teams, standardize SOPs, and consistently deliver high-quality execution recognized by clients and leadership.