Ankur Pal
London
Summary
Operations analyst with 7+ years of experience across portfolio operations, multi‑asset workflow analysis, and financial data platforms. Strong background in analyzing and supporting complex derivative, fixed income, and equity portfolios for institutional clients. Adept at gap analysis for operational change within with in the investment life cycle as well as internal tooling supporting core business functions. Adaptable individual with extensive experience providing first-class results. Meets job demands and deadlines through diligent work-ethic and dedication to quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workflow Analyst
Bloomberg L.P.
London
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Proficient knowledge in custom derivative creation (forwards, swaps, money market securities etc.), creating processes to assist stakeholders internal and external with their creation and upload
- Designed and implemented operational process improvements with global impact, increasing efficiency and reducing operational risk.
- Partnered with institutional asset managers and hedge funds to resolve complex portfolio analytics and market data issues, improving operational efficiency and data accuracy.
- Managed time-sensitive operational issues impacting trade execution and ensured timely resolution in collaboration with technology and trading teams.
Trade Analyst
Bloomberg L.P.
London
12.2021 - 10.2024
- Delivered the highest number of process‑change initiatives within the team, improving turnaround time and accuracy across client workflows.
- Supported delivery of strategic projects by coordinating stakeholders and documenting business processes and system integrations
Senior Consultant
FactSet
London
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Led client implementations and advanced support engagements for FactSet’s portfolio analytics solutions.
- Worked directly with institutional clients to optimize workflows and maximize adoption of workstation and API‑based tools.
Consultant
FactSet
London
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Supported front‑office and middle‑office teams with onboarding, data configuration, portfolio analytics, and workflow optimization.
Client Solutions Associate
FactSet
London
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided Tier‑1 application support for FactSet platforms, resolving portfolio, data, and analytics queries efficiently.
Business Development
American Express
London
04.2018 - 05.2018
- Supported business development initiatives including lead qualification, client outreach, and pipeline tracking.
Recruitment Consultant
Washington Frank International
London
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed end‑to‑end recruitment cycles for technology roles, including sourcing, interviewing, and stakeholder management.
Education
MEng - Mechanical Engineering (Hons)
Newcastle University
01-2016
Skills
- Derivatives
- Fixed Income
- Equities
- Portfolio Analytics
- Corporate Actions
- Bloomberg Enterprise and AIM
- FactSet
- Excel
- Portfolio & Workflow Tools
- Python
- Bloomberg Query Language (BQL)
- Power BI
- SQL
- Process Improvement
- Operational Risk Management
- Client & Stakeholder Management
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Operational efficiency
- Project coordination
- Workflow optimization
- Client engagement
- Technical troubleshooting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Change management
- Customer focused
- Deadline management
Custom Section
Eligible to work in the UK
Personal Information
Citizenship: British Citizen
Languages
Bengali
Intermediate
B1
French
Elementary
A2
Certification
- Basic Python certified
Interests
- Football, Cricket, rugby and Salsa dancing
Timeline
Workflow Analyst
Bloomberg L.P.
10.2024 - 12.2025
Trade Analyst
Bloomberg L.P.
12.2021 - 10.2024
Senior Consultant
FactSet
04.2021 - 11.2021
Consultant
FactSet
01.2019 - 04.2021
Client Solutions Associate
FactSet
07.2018 - 01.2019
Business Development
American Express
04.2018 - 05.2018
Recruitment Consultant
Washington Frank International
07.2016 - 06.2017
MEng - Mechanical Engineering (Hons)
Newcastle University