Mahendra Soni
About Mahendra Soni
Mahendra Soni is an Onboarding Analyst at UBS, with a background as a Senior Business Analyst at various financial institutions including ICBC Standard Bank and HSBC. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Marketing Management, along with a certification in Risk Management.
Current Role at UBS
Mahendra Soni has been working as an Onboarding Analyst at UBS since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the onboarding process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing relationships with clients. His position involves coordinating with various teams to facilitate smooth transitions for new clients, leveraging his extensive experience in the financial sector.
Previous Experience at ICBC Standard Bank Plc
Prior to his current role, Mahendra Soni served as a Senior Business Analyst at ICBC Standard Bank Plc from 2015 to 2020 in London, United Kingdom. His responsibilities included analyzing business processes, managing third-party relationships, and ensuring project milestones were met. This five-year tenure contributed significantly to his expertise in the banking sector.
Education and Expertise
Mahendra Soni holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Maharashtra Institute of Technology, which he completed from 1996 to 2000. He further enhanced his qualifications by obtaining a Master of Business Administration in Marketing Management from Savitribai Phule Pune University between 2000 and 2002. Additionally, he earned a Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals in 2009.
Comprehensive Background in Financial Analysis
Mahendra Soni has a diverse background in financial analysis, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. His career includes positions at HSBC as a Senior Business Analyst from 2010 to 2012, and at Standard Bank as a Business Analyst/Project Manager from 2013 to 2014. He also has experience with Tata Consultancy Services, where he held roles such as Functional Analyst and Senior Business Analyst, contributing to projects at major financial institutions.
Regulatory Knowledge and Technical Skills
Mahendra Soni possesses extensive regulatory knowledge, including familiarity with SFTR, MiFID II/MiFIR, Dodd Frank, and EMIR reporting. He is skilled in using various financial products and tools, such as Golden Source, MarkitWire, and Murex. His technical expertise extends to test plan design and functional testing, which supports his ability to drive business requirements and implement effective operating models.