Varun Kalra
About Varun Kalra
Varun Kalra is a Delivery Leader in Investment Operations with extensive experience in data governance and portfolio compliance monitoring. He has worked for several financial institutions, including AXA XL and XL Group, and holds a PGDBM in Finance from the Institute of Management Technology.
Current Role at AXA XL
Varun Kalra serves as the Delivery Leader for Investment Operations at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2021. He operates in the Greater Delhi Area and has been instrumental in overseeing investment operations. His role involves managing teams to ensure effective service delivery and achieving process targets.
Previous Experience at XL Group
Varun Kalra has extensive experience at XL Group, where he held multiple positions from 2008 to 2021. He started as a Senior Associate in Reference Data, then progressed to Deputy Manager in Reference Data & Portfolio Compliance Analyst, and later became Senior Manager in Reference Data (Investment Operations). His tenure at XL Group spanned over eight years, primarily based in Gurgaon, India.
Educational Background
Varun Kalra has a solid educational foundation in management and finance. He studied at the Institute of Management Technology, where he earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from 2005 to 2007. He also achieved a PGDBM in Finance from the same institution between 2005 and 2008. Additionally, he studied Management & Information Technology at Jagan Institute of Management Studies and obtained a B.CAM from GNDU University.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Varun Kalra possesses advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and has basic proficiency in SQL and Qlikview. He is recognized as a Bloomberg Power User, indicating his advanced proficiency with Bloomberg's financial tools. His expertise extends to portfolio compliance monitoring using Charles River and Blackrock Aladdin, as well as Solvency II Pillar 3 Reporting and EIOPA standards.
Team Management and Leadership
Varun Kalra has significant experience in managing and leading teams to meet service delivery and process targets. His leadership skills are complemented by a comprehensive understanding of investment data warehouses and EDM systems, along with experience in front to back office tools such as Blackrock Aladdin, SAP, and Charles River.