Avinash Kumar
Risk & Control Analytics Professional With Over 15 Years Of Exp
Bengaluru
Summary
Accomplished Risk & Control Analytics professional with progressive banking industry background and decisive leadership style. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Vice President
Citi
Bengaluru
10.2012 - Current
- CGW Business Risk and Control Analytics & USDM Business Simplification Lead
- Set up CGW Digital Monitoring Program as part of Citi control transformation Strategy
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocol
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to increase speed and enhance efficacy of monitoring automation
- Hired 35 member team and trained them with right set of tools and techniques & best practices to deliver best result
- Established performance goals for team and provided methods for reaching milestones with continuous support.
- Identified opportunities to improve process efficiency and increase productivity through automation & adaptation of Lean concept.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Played a pivotal role in implementing return to office & How we work initiative for AIM center
Assistant Vice President
Citi
Bengaluru
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Designed digital control framework & develop control Monitoring rules
- Led 12 member team to driving Automation and process innovations
- Analyzed & Implemented next gen tools & techniques to create opportunities to work on unstructured & external data
- Used JIRA tool to prioritize the work & manage the workflow
- Applied SDLC controls in the process using tools like JIRA & Bit Bucket
- Helped creating strong documentations for internal audit in confluence
- Provided regular project updates to key stakeholders
Sr. Business Analyst
Citi
Bengaluru
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Created reporting cube with more than 450 metrics after aligning all key metrics related to P&L, Transactions and digital drivers used across all APAC Countries
- Designed validation process and getting involved with country along with other junior analysts to get sign-off on reported metrics.
- Built cross-site network for effective communication
- Data visualization through Cognos tool
- Supported leadership team with reporting, analysis, and business presentations to inform divisional strategies
Business Analyst
Citi
Bengaluru
10.2012 - 04.2015
- Built, rationalized & Standardized more than 250 P&L MIS for all 17 APAC markets
- Automated production MIS to reduce TAT
- Worked on adhocs to support sales team through various MIS
- Data visualization through Qlikview tool
- Onsite experience to take transition of MIS
Business Analyst
Genpact
Bengaluru
04.2011 - 10.2012
Business Analyst
WNS
Bengaluru
07.2010 - 04.2011
Research Analyst
Brickwork India
Bengaluru
04.2008 - 06.2010
Education
HBX - Financial Accounting
Harvard Business School
HBX Core 01.2015 - 04.2015
MBA - Mkt/IS
IBMR
Bangalore 01.2007 - 04.2009
BCA - Computer Science
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi 01.2003 - 04.2006
Skills
Project Management
Certification
Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP) by International Association of Risk and Compliance Management Professionals (IACRP)
Additional Information
- Honors & Awards: High Flyer Award by Citi for driving various EE initiatives for Bangalore Location including Return to Site in 2022 ; Emerging Leader - Citi For Setting up Digital Monitoring Program in 2020, Came 2nd in Citi Prograss award in Innovation category in 2020
- Onsite Opportunity: 9 months in Taiwan to drive business simplification, 5 months in Singapore to Set up the Digital Monitoring Program, 2 months in Malaysia to drive data transformation
- Networking Opportunity- Represented Citi in Zinnov confluence in 2023, Nominated in Nasscom GCC award 2020 in Innovation category to drive the digital transformation in Citi
Timeline
Data Foundation & Practitioner by Citi
02-2023
Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP) by International Association of Risk and Compliance Management Professionals (IACRP)
01-2022
Manager Development Journey by Deloitte
12-2021
Assistant Vice President
Citi
06.2017 - 05.2021
Sr. Business Analyst
Citi
05.2015 - 06.2017
HBX - Financial Accounting
Harvard Business School
01.2015 - 04.2015
Vice President
Citi
10.2012 - Current
Business Analyst
Citi
10.2012 - 04.2015
Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt by Genpact
03-2012
Business Analyst
Genpact
04.2011 - 10.2012
Business Analyst
WNS
07.2010 - 04.2011
Research Analyst
Brickwork India
04.2008 - 06.2010
MBA - Mkt/IS
IBMR
01.2007 - 04.2009
BCA - Computer Science
Indira Gandhi National Open University
01.2003 - 04.2006
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