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DEEPAK JHA

DEEPAK JHA

Senior Business Analyst
New Delhi,DL

Summary

Ø Operations and Technology Professional with over 10 years of experience in various domains, areas of Business Planning & Analysis, Management Reporting, Governance and Risk Management, Data Remediation, Payments and Technology.

Ø An effective communicator with excellent team-building, problem-solving & interpersonal skills; accurate in work related assignments with proficiency in explaining complex data as per desired SLAs/TAT.

Ø Proficiency in managing, motivating and leading teams for running successful business process operations with proven ability of achieving Process Targets.

Ø Identifying and mitigating risks through the implementation of robust risk management strategies and controls.

Ø Collaborated closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure alignment with governance principles and organizational objectives.

Ø Excels in implementing process improvements and quality initiatives for desired performance levels and resolving performance bottlenecks.

Ø Providing input and guidance on key initiatives, including financial management, risk assessment, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Ø Oversaw the planning, execution, and closure of complex projects, managing project budgets

Ø Played a pivotal role in numerous projects, providing governance expertise and facilitating coordination among cross-functional teams.

Ø Engaged proactively with diverse stakeholders, including executives, regulatory bodies, and project teams, to cultivate collaborative governance ecosystems.

Ø Orchestrating the integration of governance frameworks into project lifecycles, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Business Analyst

NatWest Bank
10.2022 - Current

Ø Updating Business Framework as and when required to align the Framework with required operating model.

Ø Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address business requirements and develop efficient solutions.

Ø Proactively implement monitoring and maintenance strategies, reducing system downtime.

Ø Develop SOPs for recurring issues, reducing effort and time for knowledge transfers.

Ø Conduct root cause analysis for incidents and implemented mitigation actions.

Ø Develop and optimize SQL queries for efficient data retrieval and manipulation.

Ø Orchestrated the integration of governance frameworks into project lifecycles, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and industry best practices.

Ø Provide frontline IT support for a bank-wide delivery system, ensuring seamless operations, Timely issue resolution and maintaining system performance.

Ø Collaborated closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure alignment with governance principles and organizational objectives.

Ø Monitor Transactions for suspicious activities and alert generation.

Ø Responsible for smooth run of servers in all environments for CHART and MANTAS.

Ø Repair and update servers using UNIX.

Ø Identified and mitigated risks through the implementation of robust risk management strategies and controls.

Ø Provided input and guidance on key initiatives, including risk assessment and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Ø Utilized Jira to track project progress, identify risks, and mitigate issues proactively.

Senior Business Analyst

NatWest Bank
05.2018 - 09.2022

Ø Lead a team of 8 FTEs and responsible for their day-to-day work, performance review, training etc.

Ø Publish & Analyse monthly Cost & FTE report for Risk & Compliance function including commentaries on key movements with business drivers.

Ø Comparing Actuals to Plan/Target/Forecast/Prior period to ensure correct month end close and investigating unusual movements.

Ø Preparing Monthly Financial Performance including commentaries on key movements with business drivers.

Ø Assisting business managers in preparing the Budget and Forecast.

Ø Assist business manager in resource planning and FTE allocation.

Ø Assist business manager in successful completion and delivery of projects.

Ø Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports for senior management, providing insights into on performance and key metrics.

Ø Have successfully assisted in delivering more than 50 Data Remediation Projects.

Ø Responsible for identifying, owning and managing and mitigating the risk of the projects related to data, info sec, etc

Ø Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to streamline payment processes and improve cash flow management.

Ø Conduct regular reviews of processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains.

Ø Have developed automations for bulk remediation to reduce cost and increase efficiency.

Ø Have given E2E client support to ensure all items are delivered with the correct level of expectations.

Ø Strong and positive stakeholder management.

Ø Have worked on RPA for certain data remediation projects.

Ø Have catered to few Industries Wide Data Remediation projects like MiFID, MiFID2, PSD2, AML FATCA, Avaloq Etc

Ø Monitoring and creating SOP’s for identical processes to increase efficiency.

Ø Oversaw the planning, execution, and closure of many complex projects, managing project budgets.

Ø Utilized Jira to track project progress, identify risks, and mitigate issues proactively.

Ø Provided expert guidance and mentorship to enhance governance competencies and instill a culture of continuous improvement.

Payment Specialist

NatWest Bank
05.2016 - 04.2018

Ø Conduct thorough investigations of suspicious financial activity and potential money laundering activities.

Ø Proficient in utilizing various tools and software systems for AML monitoring, transaction analysis, and case management.

Ø Manage team planning and analysis activities, including resourcing, payment forecasting, and variance analysis.

Ø Authorise Payments (BACS, CHAPS and Faster) after detailed investigation.

Ø Ensuring suspense account is set off at the day end.

Ø Ensuing all the Bankline and non-Bankline payments are keyed and verified in the same day.

Ø Ensuring the person receiving the money is not suspicious.

Ø Communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively communicate findings to internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities.

Ø Provide responsive and courteous customer service to address inquiries and resolve payment-related issues.

Ø Assisted in the training of new team members and provided ongoing support to promote knowledge sharing and skill development.

Payment Analyst

NatWest Bank
01.2015 - 04.2016

Ø Key Responsibilities:

Ø Perform initial compliance checks.

Ø Verify accuracy of payment details against supporting documentation and resolved discrepancies as needed. Collaborate with other team members to prioritize workload and ensure timely processing of payments.

Ø Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in payment processing.

Ø Check both beneficiary and customer accounts for suspicious activity.

Ø Key payment information into the system accurately and efficiently, ensuring completeness and correctness of data

Ø Ensure daily task is met with 100% accuracy.

Education

B.Com - Accounting

Jodhpur National University
Jodhpur, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Stakeholder management

Accomplishments

  • Contributed innovative ideas to simplify bank and customer experiences.
  • Assisted in the successful migration of multiple projects.
  • Trained teams to optimize productivity and accuracy.
  • Recognized for upholding RBS values and standards.
  • Skilled in risk management, governance, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Engaged effectively with diverse stakeholders to drive process improvements.


Timeline

Senior Business Analyst

NatWest Bank
10.2022 - Current

Senior Business Analyst

NatWest Bank
05.2018 - 09.2022

Payment Specialist

NatWest Bank
05.2016 - 04.2018

Payment Analyst

NatWest Bank
01.2015 - 04.2016

B.Com - Accounting

Jodhpur National University
04.2001 -
DEEPAK JHASenior Business Analyst