Aravind Venkatesan
Payments Data Analyst
Chennai
Summary
Detail-oriented Data Analyst with expertise in data warehousing, process validation, and business needs analysis. Demonstrated ability to comprehend customer requirements and translate them into actionable project plans that drive results. Committed to delivering high-quality insights and solutions, fueled by a strong passion for Big Data and its transformative potential. Proven track record of leveraging analytical skills to enhance decision-making and optimize business processes. Proven ability to execute effective solutions for challenging issues, ensuring regulatory compliance and seamless international financial transactions through SWIFT payments. Career goal: To leverage management skills and credit analysis expertise to drive organizational success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
4045
4045
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Analyst
NatWest Groups
05.2023 - Current
- Streamlined reporting processes by automating data collection and analysis, saving significant man-hours.
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports.
- Improved decision-making processes with accurate data analysis and visualization techniques.
- Strong process knowledge in both processing and investigating electronic and manual payments (domestic/international).
- Fluency in PCAS message PACS.008.| PACS.009 |PACS.004 conceptual understanding of payments and the clearing mechanism of UK CHAPS and European payment schemes (SEPA, TARGET).
- Identified risks in the process to minimize potential losses and safeguard business interests.
- Handling of customer and onshore manager queries through emails. Provided training and mentorship to junior analysts, enhancing team capabilities and performance.
Operational Analyst
NatWest Groups
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Experience in UK payments where I got opportunity to handle RPE & RPF, Electronic & Manual payments (Domestic and International).
- Understanding SWIFT payment flows - MT103 & MT202.
- Queue handling and mailbox monitoring along with other BAU tasks.
- Ability to handle high volume routine and prioritize accordingly.
- Cross trained people in No Operation cases for Ulster wind down.
- Contributed to process No OPS cases through a EUDA automation tool.
Education
MBA - Finance
Loyala Pulcs
Chennai, India11-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Secretaryship
Guru Nanak College Arts And Science
Chennai, India04-2021
Skills
Data analysis
Data visualization and presentations
Python programming
SQL
Tableau & PowerBI
MongoDB
Numpy
Pandas
Statistical analysis
Analytical thinking
Database maintenance
Data programming
Stakeholder communication
Timeline
Certified Data scientist
04-2026
Senior Analyst
NatWest Groups
05.2023 - Current
Operational Analyst
NatWest Groups
05.2022 - 04.2023
MBA - Finance
Loyala Pulcs
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Secretaryship
Guru Nanak College Arts And Science
Accomplishments
- R & R Rewards and Recognition, 2023-09-01
- LOV - Living Our Values, 2023-10-01
Languages
English
Tamil
Certification
Certified Data scientist
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Cricket
- Badminton