Athira Menon Jayachandran

Senior Associate @ Goldman Sachs

About

I am passionate about finding innovative ways to optimize products and processes, reduce costs, and increase revenues, while contributing to the sustainability and social impact of businesses. I am seeking full-time Product Manager and Business Analyst roles that will enable me to apply my knowledge, experience, and competencies. I graduated with the Master of Science degree in Information Systems and Operations Management at the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business, where I developed advanced skills in statistical analysis, data modeling, and optimization. I hold a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance and Financial Management Services from the Institute For Financial Management And Research, where I graduated with distinction and honed my skills in supply chain finance, credit risk analysis, and product management. My goal is to leverage my dual degrees, domain expertise, and analytical skills to create value for businesses and customers.

Country

United States

City

New York City Metropolitan Area

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Data Governance, Research, Quantitative Analytics, Quantitative Finance, Operations Management, User Stories, Product Delivery, Agile Methodologies, Attention to Detail, Interpersonal Skills, Financial Instruments, Business Insights, Statistical Analysis, Product Design, Demand Analysis, Problem Solving, Presentations, Financial Modeling, Micrsoft Excel, R (Programming Language)

Experience

Senior Associate

Goldman Sachs

2024-2 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

New York, United States

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of Florida

2023-9 - 2023-12 · 4 mos

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Business Analyst - Practicum Project

NextEra Energy, Inc.

2022-8 - 2023-5 · 10 mos

Florida, United States

Transforming US EV Charging: Led cross-functional collaboration to aid the deployment of EV chargers in Florida, cutting research time by 33%. Leveraged data analysis to boost Next Era's Florida market visibility by 5%. Crafted a competitive strategy reference and built a visualization dashboard for actionable insights. #EVCharging #DataAnalysis #StrategyDevelopment

Vice President - Portfolio Manager

HSBC

2019-5 - 2022-7 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

A seasoned professional in the financial services industry with a proven history of delivering innovation and achieving tangible results. 1. Co-designed and implemented a Supply Chain Financial product from 0 to 1, reducing Risk Weighted Asset costs by ~75% through comprehensive market analysis and risk assessment. 2. Executed the product's strategic vision, resulting in a remarkable 110% product utilization increase within three years. 3. Achieved a significant improvement in customer satisfaction by collaborating on a unique design system and optimizing operational processes, leading to a 40% reduction in turnaround times. 4. Proficient in project management, overseeing a diverse portfolio of 20+ clients with consistent year-over-year growth and producing valuable reference documentation for stakeholders.

Credit Risk Analyst

HSBC

2018-5 - 2019-12 · 1 yr 8 mos

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Credit Risk Analyst - Commercial Banking

Summer Management Trainee

HSBC

2017-4 - 2017-5 · 2 mos

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Commercial Banking - SME segment 1. Provided analytical output through extensive research on untapped business opportunities for lending in the Small and Medium Enterprises segment in the South India Region. 2. Curated a database of 100+ potential business opportunities through market analysis using Probe42, Saverisk and Zaubacorp which aided the reduction of on-desk time for sales managers by 20%.

Summer Management Trainee

Goldman Sachs

2015-7 - 2015-8 · 2 mos

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

1. Utilized Microsoft Project to organize and coordinate tasks and schedules within a project team that aided the Project Manager in the project management process. 2. Liaised with internal teams on project discussions and updates and created presentations for relevant stakeholders and senior management.