Trade Life Cycle in Detail with Aishwarya Honkalas

This guide offers a deep dive into the trade lifecycle, explaining each stage with clarity and practical examples. You’ll learn:

• Trade Initiation & Execution – How orders are placed and executed across asset classes.
• Trade Capture – Role of front, middle, and back office systems.
• Trade Enrichment & Validation – Adding settlement instructions, matching, and compliance checks.
• Confirmation & Affirmation – How counterparties agree on trade details.
• Clearing & Settlement – DVP/RVP process, netting, and custodial roles.
• Reconciliation & Reporting – Ensuring accurate books and records.
• Corporate Actions Impact – How lifecycle is affected by dividends, splits, etc.
• Risk & Exceptions Management – Key operational risk points and red flags.

Whether you’re preparing for an investment banking interview or want to strengthen your operations knowledge, this product will make you fluent in trade lifecycle concepts with both theory + practical case studies.