Anoushka Gandhi
Irvine,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader in financial technology and product management at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, adept in strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration. Spearheaded the integration of technology solutions post-Eaton Vance acquisition, enhancing profitability and operational efficiency. Proficient in SQL and VBA, with a proven track record of fostering stakeholder engagement and driving product innovation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director - Head of Market Structure
Morgan Stanley Investment Management
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw integration of business and technology solutions post-Eaton Vance Investment Management acquisition, resulting in doubling of AUM from $665 million to $1.2 trillion.
- Collaborated with organizational leadership to streamline workflows, enhancing alignment between teams
- Led scoping and development of new product offerings, driving overall company growth
- Established Collateralized Loan Obligation business from inception, integrating third-party portfolio management tools with the primary portfolio management system, resulting in ~$3 million increase in AUM
- Developed infrastructure for the retail business transfer from Wealth Management to Investment Management, adding ~18 million in AUM
- Collaborate with sell-side to establish data and technology sharing, resulting in ~50% reduction in costs
- Identified and implemented various third-party trading platforms ultimately optimizing trade execution, reducing costs, and bolstering profitability
- Facilitate collaboration with legal on regulatory compliance, new product releases, and contract negotiations
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with external vendors and internal stakeholders across the global platform, ensuring efficient issue resolution, enhancements, and product development
Vice President
Morgan Stanley Investment Management
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with ~20 vendors to improve end-user experiences overseeing enhancements, developing streamlined workflows, and launching new functionality
- Procured and implemented cutting-edge FinTech platforms to enhance operations for Fixed Income and Equity businesses, fostering efficiency globally across business lines
Senior Associate
Morgan Stanley Investment Management
03.2015 - 01.2018
- Served as primary liaison across departments, spearheading initiatives on behalf of Chief Operating Officer
- Identified and addressed portfolio KPI challenges, resolving discrepancies and performance issues across teams
- Leveraged comprehensive data analysis to drive business growth and facilitate continuous improvement
Associate
BlackRock Inc.
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Spearheaded various initiatives, including migrating of accounts which resulted in better efficiencies
- Developed framework for enhancement of current AUM, flow and pipeline recon processes
Analyst
BlackRock Inc.
11.2010 - 08.2014
- Implemented exception and metrics-driven process with prime broker clients, ensuring precision in cash figures
- Pioneered preliminary migration of BlackRock Multi Asset Client Solution accounts from Barclays platform to BlackRock’s Aladdin platform
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
State University of New York – Old Westbury
New York05.2010
Skills
- Product Management
- Strategic Planning
- Market Analysis
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- SQL
- VBA
- Basic knowledge of Python & Java
Timeline
Executive Director - Head of Market Structure
Morgan Stanley Investment Management
01.2023 - Current
Vice President
Morgan Stanley Investment Management
01.2018 - 01.2023
Senior Associate
Morgan Stanley Investment Management
03.2015 - 01.2018
Associate
BlackRock Inc.
08.2014 - 03.2015
Analyst
BlackRock Inc.
11.2010 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
State University of New York – Old Westbury
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