Jesal Chande
About Jesal Chande
Jesal Chande is a Senior Business Analyst at UBS, where he has worked since 2015, contributing to various international projects. He has extensive experience in the financial sector, having held positions at notable firms such as J.P. Morgan, Credit Suisse, and Larsen & Toubro Infotech.
Work at UBS
Jesal Chande has been employed at UBS as a Senior Business Analyst since 2015. His role spans multiple locations, including Mumbai, Pune, Singapore, and the USA. During his tenure, he has contributed to various projects, including the IFRS-9 project, which involved updating finance product classifications and accounting standards. He has also engaged with stakeholders across several countries, enhancing collaboration and project outcomes.
Previous Experience
Before joining UBS, Jesal Chande worked at several notable organizations. He was a Project Manager at Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd for four months in 2015. Prior to that, he served as a Business Analyst Project Lead at J.P. Morgan from 2008 to 2013, where he worked in Mumbai, London, and Bournemouth. He also held positions as a Senior Business Analyst at Credit Suisse and as a Business Analyst/Developer at Logica, contributing to various projects and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Jesal Chande has a strong educational background in finance and technology. He studied at the National Stock Exchange of India, earning a certification in Financial Market (NCFM) Level 1. He also completed FpML Training at ISDA, focusing on Financial Product Markup Language. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Software Engineering from the National Institute of Information Technology and a Bachelor of Commerce from K J Somaiya College of Science & Commerce.
Key Projects and Contributions
Throughout his career, Jesal Chande has played a significant role in various key projects. He was instrumental in the IFRS-9 project, which aimed to replace IAS-39 standards for finance products. He also led the 1WMP – Phoenix project, which focused on integrating the APAC Wealth Management model with the Swiss Wealth Management model. His involvement in the Reference Data project addressed requirements from both strategic and legacy systems.
Methodologies and Standards
Jesal Chande has implemented various methodologies and standards throughout his career. He has applied CMMi SDLC standards and Agile Scrum methodology, which includes daily scrums, sprint planning, and project quality audits. His expertise in these areas has contributed to the successful execution of projects and the overall improvement of project management practices.