Aditya K Merla
About Aditya K Merla
Aditya K Merla is a Senior Business Analyst with extensive experience in trading platforms and financial analysis. He has worked at various financial institutions, including Merrill Lynch, CIT, and FINRA, and holds an MBA in Finance and Investments from Baruch College.
Work at FINRA
Aditya K Merla has been employed at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as a Senior Business Analyst since 2016. His role involves analyzing business processes and systems to enhance operational efficiency within the organization. He focuses on regulatory and capital reforms implementation on over-the-counter (OTC) platforms. His experience at FINRA spans over eight years, during which he has contributed to various projects aimed at improving compliance and risk management in the financial industry.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to joining FINRA, Aditya K Merla held several positions in the financial sector. He worked at Merrill Lynch as a Business Analyst from 2012 to 2013 in Jersey City, NJ. He then served as a Senior Business Analyst at CIT from 2014 to 2015 in Livingston, NJ. His career also includes a role as a Senior Systems Engineer at Lehman Brothers for seven months in Chennai, India, and as an Operational Data Analyst at Société Générale from 2011 to 2012 in New York. Additionally, he worked at Bank of America as a Program Analyst from 2007 to 2008 in Chennai.
Education and Expertise
Aditya K Merla holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Investments from Baruch College, which he completed from 2009 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor's degree from Vellore Institute of Technology from 2003 to 2006. His expertise encompasses risk technology, market data, and the integration of trading and portfolio management software applications. He specializes in fixed income, derivatives, and reference data, and is proficient in PL/SQL, DB2, Quality Center, and BASEL III.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Aditya K Merla possesses hands-on experience with trading platforms such as Broadridge Impact and Calypso. His technical skills include data mapping and data transformation, which are essential for effective risk management and compliance in financial services. He has a strong focus on the integration of trading and portfolio management software applications, which enhances operational workflows and data accuracy within financial institutions.