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
Risk & Control functional Knowledge
Banking Product Knowledge
SAS/ SQL Programming
Strategic Initiatives / Strategic Plan Implementation
Decision Making & Judgment
SDLC, Agile, Workflow Tool eg JIRA
High Impact Deck Creation
Data Management & Governance Functional Knowledge
Data Visualization - Qlikview/ Tableau
Business transformation & Simplification Skill
Manager Control Assessment (MCA)
Change Management
Risk Management Framework
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