Kayalvizhi R
Chennai
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with 15+ years of expertise in Data Governance, Data Risk, Market Risk Operations, Record Keeping Standards (RKS), Data Quality, Personal Data Retention & Destruction (PDRD) and Investment Banking Operations. Proven track record as a strategic Individual Contributor, delivering high-impact outcomes in data discovery, field-level mapping, retention validation, metadata assessment, regulatory alignment, risk controls, and audit readiness.
Experience spans Standard Chartered Bank (FM Data Risk Squad), Barclays (Market Risk Ops & Data Governance), Wipro (CITI – Margins, Valuation, Affirmation) and Infosys (UBS – Clearing & Settlements) with strong ability to collaborate across Ops, Tech, Risk & Compliance teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
MANAGER – DATA RISK MANAGEMENT
GENPACT - (Client: Standard Chartered Bank)
06.2025 - Current
- Enhancing data quality management and regulatory reporting reconciliation processes.
- Proficient in requirements gathering, user story creation, and stakeholder engagement.
- Supporting record retention mapping, secure disposal design, and data governance alignment with Group and Country schedules.
BUSINESS ANALYST - ASSISTANT MANAGER (RISK-OPS)
BARCLAYS BANK PLC
04.2016 - 06.2025
- Directed Market Risk Data Operations, overseeing daily monitoring, reconciliation, exception management, and root cause analysis for critical financial datasets.
- Acted as Data Quality Manager, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness of reference data for issuers and instruments.
- Designed and implemented data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
- Managed a team of 8 analysts, driving performance through mentorship, training, and evaluations.
- Executed the RCSA framework, conducted quarterly sample checks (high-risk) and bi-annual checks (medium-risk), strengthening controls and compliance.
- Led change management initiatives, system migrations, PI Planning, and regulatory-driven changes, coordinating with stakeholders to improve accuracy and governance.
- Prepared and presented risk insights, KRIs, KPIs, and VaR reports to senior stakeholders (RSC, RMC), ensuring accuracy in reporting.
- Automated data validation and aggregation, delivering a 25% efficiency gain across operations.
- Supported regulatory audits and internal reviews, providing documentation and addressing inquiries.
- Key Achievement: Implemented a centralized data quality dashboard, enabling real-time monitoring and reducing resolution times by 40%.
- Key Achievement: Launched a cross-training program, boosting resilience and reducing dependency on individuals.
SME - TEAM LEAD (MARGIN & VALUATION SETTLEMENTS)
WIPRO PVT LTD
11.2012 - 04.2016
- Headed margins and valuations processes for the UK market, ensuring accurate calculation and reporting of client margin requirements and portfolio valuations.
- Managed team handling operations outsourced by CITI, consistently achieving 100% SLA compliance and exceeding client expectations.
- Conducted root cause analysis for operational discrepancies, implementing corrective measures that improved data accuracy by 15%.
- Designed and delivered training programs on financial systems and processes, enhancing team efficiency and reducing onboarding time for new hires.
- Daily BAU activities included monitoring margin calls, reconciling discrepancies, preparing daily reports for stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Key Achievement: Successfully led the transition of a complex margins process from onshore to offshore, maintaining seamless operations with zero client impact.
PROCESS EXEC - SENIOR EXEC (ACCOUNT SETTLEMENTS)
INFOSYS PVT LTD
07.2010 - 11.2012
- Executed clearing and settlement processes for the NY exchange, supporting UBS outsourcing operations with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
- Conducted daily reconciliation of trades, ensuring all discrepancies were identified and resolved within strict deadlines.
- Worked closely with clients to address operational challenges, providing tailored solutions that improved service delivery.
- Provided insights for process improvements, including automation initiatives that reduced manual effort by 20%.
- Daily BAU responsibilities included trade validation, exception handling, preparation of settlement reports, and compliance checks.
- Key Achievement: Recognized for maintaining a 99.9% accuracy rate in clearing and settlement operations, contributing to high client satisfaction scores.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Compute Science
KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
Madurai, India05.2010
Skills
Data Quality Management
Data Risk (Record Keeping Standards (RKS)/RTP/RCSA)
Personal Data Retention & Destruction / Data Lineage
Field-Level Mapping / Retention Triggers (RTP1–RTP6)
Market Risk Operations (VaR & Risk Feeds/Ref Data Management )
Project / Team / Stakeholder Management
Audit and Regulatory Compliance Handling
Clearing & Settlement / Margins & Valuation / Confirmation & Affirmation / Book Ops and Governance - IB Operations
Interesting experience
- Worked as a 'Radio Jockey' in 'Suryan FM' - 2008-07-01 to 2009-02-28 (Part Time)
- Worked as 'Junior Journalist' with 'Vikadan Group' - 2009-06-01 to 2010-06-30 (Part Time)
Timeline
MANAGER – DATA RISK MANAGEMENT
GENPACT - (Client: Standard Chartered Bank)
06.2025 - Current
BUSINESS ANALYST - ASSISTANT MANAGER (RISK-OPS)
BARCLAYS BANK PLC
04.2016 - 06.2025
SME - TEAM LEAD (MARGIN & VALUATION SETTLEMENTS)
WIPRO PVT LTD
11.2012 - 04.2016
PROCESS EXEC - SENIOR EXEC (ACCOUNT SETTLEMENTS)
INFOSYS PVT LTD
07.2010 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Science - Compute Science
KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY