SMITA BONAL
Leeds,UK
Summary
Analytical finance professional with 3+ years of experience at Deutsche Bank driving risk resolution and process optimisation across global markets. Led cross-functional initiatives improving control efficiency by 38% and achieving 100% regulatory issue closure. Experienced in solving complex, ambiguous problems under time pressure while influencing senior stakeholders. Currently pursuing MSc Finance & Investment to deepen quantitative and strategic decision-making capabilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Insight Day
BNY Mellon
Manchester, UK
2026.02 - 2026.02
- Selected as 1 of 20 high-performing candidates for a competitive insight programme examining AI-enabled enterprise transformation across global operations.
- Won team-based Investment Fund Challenge under time-constrained conditions, demonstrating structured decision-making and collaborative leadership
Risk & Controls Senior Analyst
Deutsche Bank
Bangalore, India
2023.09 - 2025.08
- Led structured root-cause analysis across FX, Rates, and Equity derivatives processes, resolving 100% of regulatory findings and strengthening control integrity across multiple trading desks
- Drove automation of manual reporting workflows using Power BI and Power Apps, reducing processing time by 38% and improving data transparency for senior governance forums
- Synthesised complex risk data into executive-ready materials for regulatory and internal leadership committees, supporting high-stakes decision-making
- Coordinated across trading, treasury, legal, and technology teams to resolve trade lifecycle issues under strict regulatory timelines
Trade Support Analyst
Deutsche Bank
Bangalore, India
2022.08 - 2023.08
- Selected to onboard and train new joiners, designing structured knowledge-transfer sessions that accelerated ramp-up and improved team efficiency
- Recognised as a go-to point of contact for process clarification and stakeholder coordination across desk
- Managed high-volume trade confirmations (1,000+), ensuring accuracy and mitigating operational risk across global stakeholders
- Led implementation of ISDA Barrier Supplement integration while managing BAU operations, improving straight-through processing by 4%
- Identified recurring documentation inefficiencies and redesigned confirmation templates in collaboration with Legal, enhancing execution quality
Education
MSc - Finance & Investment
University of Leeds
Leeds 2025.09 - 2026.09
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Jain University
Bangalore 2019.06 - 2022.06
Skills
- Analytical: Structured problem solving, quantitative modelling, data synthesis
- Leadership: Cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, regulatory communication
- Technical: Excel modelling, Python (pandas, NumPy), Power BI
Leadership
Intercultural Ambassador – University of Leeds
- Designed and delivered interactive cross-cultural engagement initiative improving participation and collaboration across 100+ students
Team Head – Jain University
- Established and led society to first national competition victory, establishing performance systems sustained in subsequent cohorts.
Women’s Connect – Deutsche Bank
- Core organising member of Women’s Connect network; hosted and coordinated professional development events across Bangalore and Jaipur locations, engaging 100+ women
- Structured and facilitated cross-location sessions to strengthen peer networks, promote inclusion, and encourage leadership dialogue
Certification
- McKinsey Forward Program (2025)
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (2025 - 2030)
- Level 3: Introduction to Investment & Securities by CISI (2020)
PROJECTS
JP Morgan Investment Banking Program - Forage
- Conducted structured strategic analysis to evaluate acquisition target alignment with client growth objectives
- Built and stress-tested DCF model under varying competitive scenarios to inform valuation sensitivity
LANGUAGES
English
Native
French
Intermediate
Kannada
Native
Hindi
Fluent
Timeline
Insight Day
BNY Mellon
2026.02 - 2026.02
MSc - Finance & Investment
University of Leeds
2025.09 - 2026.09
Risk & Controls Senior Analyst
Deutsche Bank
2023.09 - 2025.08
Trade Support Analyst
Deutsche Bank
2022.08 - 2023.08
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Jain University
2019.06 - 2022.06