Ankitkumar Dhingra
Product Owner/Business Analyst
Summary
Dynamic Business Analyst and Product Owner with 11+ years of experience, excelling in business analysis, project management, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to drive over 30% improvement in operational efficiency through process automation. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, team collaboration, and delivering innovative solutions in the financial sector. Adept at translating business needs into technical solutions and managing end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with global financial regulations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead BA - Client - National Australia Bank
IRIS Software
02.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded a data lineage initiative to ensure full compliance with G20 regulations (ASIC, MAS, CFTC, ESMA), enhancing trade reporting accuracy across multiple trading systems.
- Automated the data lineage process , significantly reducing manual effort and boosting operational efficiency.
- Managed collaboration with third-party institutions to establish data lineage frameworks that align with regulatory requirements.
- Led regulatory reporting rewrites (e.g., ASIC, ESMA/FCA) to ensure compliance with changing industry standards.
- Drove reconciliation efforts , resolving discrepancies between trade reporting systems (Murex, NETS, Calypso) and external entities like DTCC.
- Enhanced trade economics analysis to ensure accurate reporting and better decision-making.
Product Owner at SBI Bank
Tech Mahindra
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Worked closely with clients to understand their Supply Chain Finance needs and delivered tailored digital solutions , improving business efficiency.
- Led project roadmaps , ensuring smooth transitions from legacy systems to revamped applications while handling client expectations .
- Spearheaded UI prototyping and change request management , ensuring timely and accurate delivery of system updates.
- Conducted high-level strategic meetings with key stakeholders to align projects with organizational goals.
Senior Consultant - Client - Morgan Stanley
Capco Technologies
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Led integration of Microsoft Dynamics 365 with related trading and back-office systems , enhancing system interoperability and streamlining business operations across different functional units.
- Managed UAT testing , ensuring that new applications met client requirements and functional specifications, while also ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
- Implemented email-to-case functionality in Dynamics 365, automating case management for critical trade-related events, increasing response times and improving overall operational efficiency.
- Orchestrated end-to-end process optimization by identifying inefficiencies in legacy systems and driving enhancements, which resulted in improved data flow, reduced errors, and quicker decision-making cycles across departments.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define business requirements, ensuring alignment with system objectives, while also acting as a liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure clear communication and timely delivery.
Lead BA - Client - Barclays
FIS Global
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed daily analysis of automated trade and communications alerts using Actimize , identifying potential breaches and regulatory risks .
- Enhanced surveillance alerts and exception reports, collaborating with stakeholders to improve monitoring tools and reporting processes .
- Partnered with Surveillance Management to escalate market abuse risks and defined action plans for resolution.
- Contributed to the development of new surveillance procedures , ensuring compliance with global regulations ( MiFID II , MAR ).
- Coordinated with global teams to standardize surveillance practices and ensure consistency across business areas.
Senior BA - Client - Soros Fund Management
Viteos Capital Market & Fund Services
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Led the automation of reconciliation processes , reducing manual effort and increasing client service capacity.
- Coordinated data analysis for new feeds and systems to ensure operational effectiveness and accuracy.
- Collaborated with business and technical teams to streamline project workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and accelerating delivery timelines.
Assistant Manager - Lead BA
Nomura Financial Services
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Led a team to automate ISDA Clause Capturing , streamlining the analysis of critical clauses in legal documents.
- Developed Proof of Concepts (POC) for new applications to explore innovative solutions and drive operational efficiency.
- Conducted detailed risk analysis by reviewing ISDA Master Agreements (MA) and Credit Support Annexes (CSA) to assess counterparty risk .
- Managed key client relationships , addressing trade-related queries and providing solutions to optimize processes.
Senior Associate -PM - Client - Polygon Fund Mgmt
SS&C
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Independently contributed to process optimization by automating manual reconciliation processes , improving operational efficiency.
- Coordinated with developers for weekly calls to oversee application upgrade processes and resolve discrepancies.
- Managed daily reconciliation of trades, positions, and cash, ensuring timely and accurate settlements for various financial instruments.
- Improved accuracy and speed by collaborating with teams to resolve trade breaks and enhance reconciliation workflows .
Financial Analyst - Client - Credit Suisse
Thomson Reuters
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Managed OTC derivatives documentation for compliance and accuracy , ensuring all documents met regulatory standards .
- Worked closely with stakeholders to resolve trade-related queries and discrepancies, ensuring smooth and accurate processing.
- Conducted detailed analysis of ISDA, CSA , and related agreements to assess risk and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements .
- Played a key role in trade reconciliation , managing discrepancies and ensuring accurate settlements for various financial instruments.
Financial Analyst - Client - CITI
EClerx Services
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Conducted daily, weekly, and monthly trade reconciliations across forex, equity, derivatives , and fixed-income instruments .
- Led break investigation efforts , coordinating with various departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate settlements.
- Collaborated with clients to address and resolve trade-related queries and breaks , ensuring client satisfaction and smooth operations.
- Worked on setting up new clients on the reconciliation platform , streamlining onboarding processes and improving efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Management Studies - Secured 1st Rank in College
Mumbai University
Mumbai 04.2001 -
Skills
Business & Data Analysis: Requirement Gathering, BRD/FRD Design, Gap Analysis, Data Mapping, Process Mapping, Data Quality
Project & Agile Management: Project Planning, Roadmapping, JIRA, Sprint Planning, Risk & Resource Management, Change Management, Agile Methodology, Scrum, Kanban
Regulatory Compliance & Trade Surveillance: MiFID II, MAR, CFTC, EMIR, FCA Reporting, Risk Mitigation, Trade Surveillance, Compliance Oversight
Automation & Process Improvement: Process & Reconciliation Automation, Workflow Optimization, FTE Reduction, Continuous Improvement
Financial Systems & Tools: JIRA, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Calypso, Murex, Actimize, SQL, Excel, PowerPoint
Leadership & Collaboration: Stakeholder Engagement, Team Management, Conflict Resolution, Cross-functional Collaboration, Mentoring
Technical Expertise: System Integration, API Modules, UAT, POC Development, Legacy Systems Revamp
Trade Lifecycle & Finance Knowledge: Trade Settlement, Derivatives, Counterparty Risk, Investment Banking, Fixed Income, FX, Equities
Market Surveillance & Risk Management: Surveillance Alert Management, Risk Identification, Exception Reporting, Governance, Breach Escalation
Client Relationship Management: Client Engagement, Requirement Analysis, Solution Delivery, Account Management
Strategy & Documentation: Strategy Development, Process Innovation, Documentation (BRDs, Specs, Flowcharts)
Timeline
Lead BA - Client - National Australia Bank
IRIS Software
02.2024 - Current
Product Owner at SBI Bank
Tech Mahindra
10.2022 - 02.2024
Senior Consultant - Client - Morgan Stanley
Capco Technologies
06.2021 - 10.2022
Lead BA - Client - Barclays
FIS Global
06.2020 - 06.2021
Senior BA - Client - Soros Fund Management
Viteos Capital Market & Fund Services
11.2018 - 11.2019
Assistant Manager - Lead BA
Nomura Financial Services
05.2018 - 10.2018
Senior Associate -PM - Client - Polygon Fund Mgmt
SS&C
02.2016 - 05.2018
Financial Analyst - Client - Credit Suisse
Thomson Reuters
09.2014 - 02.2016
Financial Analyst - Client - CITI
EClerx Services
09.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Management Studies - Secured 1st Rank in College
Mumbai University
04.2001 -