Alagarraj Solaimalai
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Wells Fargo, excelling in effectiveness testing and quality assurance. Proven track record in stakeholder collaboration and performance management, driving significant improvements in governance oversight. Adept at risk assessment and team leadership, consistently delivering results and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Wells Fargo International Solutions Private Ltd
Chennai
02.2022 - Current
- Manage International Treasury Governance team tasked with governance oversight of International Treasury functions in EMEA and APAC
- Establish comprehensive control procedures for International Treasury Governance activities
- Manage requirements for key policies, including End User Computing Tools, Models, Business Resiliency, and Records Management.
Ensure adherence to policies by International Treasury teams through regular assessments. - Develop test script and execute regular Design Effectiveness Assessment (DEA) and Operating Effectiveness Testing (OET) internally on Controls pertinent to International Treasury processes.
- Developed corrective action plans addressing identified control deficiencies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders consistently to gather requirements and steer team direction
- Reviewed employee performance, providing feedback and coaching to enhance outcomes.
Assistant Vice President
Barclays Global Service Centre Private Ltd
Chennai
07.2009 - 02.2022
- Contributed in multiple roles including Process Advisor, Process Expert, Team Manager, Risk Management Lead, and Assistant Vice President at Barclays over 12.5 years
- Led Central Quality Assurance (QA) Team of team managers, SMEs, and quality analysts.
Administered QA for nearly 200 processes associated with retail and business banking operations. - Supported the Third Line and Second Line of Defense audits from a QA framework perspective. Completed multiple audits successfully, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Executed an impact assessment for new QA transitions, and facilitated a smooth migration.
- Assisted Operations team in executing risk assessment for processes by applying Risk and Issue Classification Matrix to assign risk rating.
- Organize periodic performance meetings with team members, communicating performance-related insights
Senior Officer - Process
Siemens Information Processing Services Private Ltd
Chennai
11.2006 - 06.2009
- Executed account closure, regular payment setup, and unpaid letter processes efficiently.
- Trained new employees and conducted accreditation sessions on operational procedures.
- Achieved daily targets while adhering to company policies and standards.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
N.M.S.S.VellaichamyNadar College
Madurai05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Rajapalayam Rajus College
Rajapalayam05-2004
Skills
- Effectiveness testing and quality assurance
- Stakeholder collaboration and engagement
- Performance management and improvement
- Risk assessment and management
- Team leadership and operations
- Policy and procedure development
Accomplishments
- Received 3 Individual Spot Light awards for best performance, and 2 Team awards as well
- Received Company Values award for migrating QA for 49 processes within 3 months.
- Received the Company Values award for performing enhanced QA during COVID time, and completed the Third Line of Defense audits successfully
- Received Director’s appreciation for an Excel macro tool created by me which delivered 18FTE save.
- Received the COO Star award for managing a quick TAT process, which had only a 4-hour SLA
Timeline
Vice President
Wells Fargo International Solutions Private Ltd
02.2022 - Current
Assistant Vice President
Barclays Global Service Centre Private Ltd
07.2009 - 02.2022
Senior Officer - Process
Siemens Information Processing Services Private Ltd
11.2006 - 06.2009
Master of Science - Computer Science
N.M.S.S.VellaichamyNadar College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Rajapalayam Rajus College
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