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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stakeholder management