Yeshoda Madaiah
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic Contract Specialist with extensive experience at Accenture India, excelling in contract negotiation and stakeholder management. Proven track record in minimizing risk exposure and enhancing supplier relationships, driving significant cost savings. Expertise in contract lifecycle management and third-party risk management, fostering compliance and operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Specialist / Acting Contract Manager
Accenture India
Bengaluru
01.2024 - Current
- Negotiated complex, high‑value contracts, securing terms that supported long‑term business objectives and minimized risk exposure.
- Shaped negotiation strategies and managed contract transitions during acquisitions, ensuring smooth reassignment and compliance with closing agreements.
- Oversaw supplier relationships from onboarding through renewal, driving cost savings, service improvements, and measurable business impact.
- Crafted and refined contract language to ensure compliance with regulatory changes and adapt to market developments.
- Directed compliance initiatives and trained analysts and business partners on risk management, dispute resolution, and regulatory requirements.
- Guided junior team members in negotiation techniques, strengthening governance practices and enhancing team capabilities.
- Collaborated with business units on RFPs and contract rollouts, aligning agreements with corporate standards and legal obligations.
- Built trusted partnerships with executives and vendors, balancing legal safeguards with commercial priorities, and coordinated sourcing efforts across multiple business entities.
Associate, DVMO (Divisional Vendor Management Office)
Deutsche Bank
Bengaluru
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Acted as Service Relationship Officer (SRO) delegate, supporting the full TPRM lifecycle for critical vendor engagements.
- Led contract governance activities, including redlining of CRs, SOWs, MSAs, NDAs, and Novation Agreements.
- Collaborated with SROs to track, validate, and close risk/control actions, ensuring timely audit remediation.
- Facilitated vendor onboarding and due diligence with risk domain owners and compliance teams, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and risk management practices.
- Managed supplier relationships across lifecycle, enhancing service delivery and maximizing business impact through effective engagement.
- Implemented strategic sourcing and procure-to-pay initiatives, integrating cost reduction and environmental compliance strategies to optimize procurement processes.
- Supported Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) by consolidating vendor performance, SLA metrics, and control health indicators.
- Maintained vendor risk system records to support regulatory reporting, audits, and operational risk reviews.
- Leveraged SAP Ariba (DbSr) and Coupa to automate workflows, extract workspace reports, trigger Inherent Risk Questionnaires (IRQs) and Control Assessment Questionnaires (CAQs), and support closing of internal and external controls.
Advanced Analyst
Ernst Young (EY Global Delivery Services)
Bengaluru
01.2019 - 11.2021
- Completed contract review and negotiation training at EY Riverview Law, UK.
- Drafted and negotiated commercial contracts, including consultancy agreements, NDAs, and standard terms, to ensure compliance and protect organizational interests.
- Supported internal policy development (e.g., anti-bribery, conflict of interest).
- Created SOPs and training materials while mentoring new team members to streamline onboarding and enhance team knowledge.
- Leveraged Icertis, Emptoris, and KIM to optimize contract negotiation processes and improve workflow efficiency.
Senior Legal Associate
Wipro Limited
Bengaluru
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Reviewed commercial contracts to identify compliance and risk data critical for decision-making.
- Captured and organized metadata from treasury and investor services agreements (ISDA, CSA, Escrow, etc.) to enhance contract management.
- Conducted QA analysis and root cause investigations to support compliance and mitigate future risks.
Legal Associate
Intrust Global E-Services Private Limited
Bengaluru
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted in the UK conveyancing process by managing documentation and communication with clients.
- Scrutinized title through e-documents such as OCE and plans from local land registry, conducted local searches for properties, and performed risk reviews.
- Drafting contract packs and transfer packs.
- Prepared risk notes and developed mitigation plans for high-value, strategically important contracts.
Doc Management Analyst
JP Morgan Chase
Bengaluru
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Expertise in Contract Management, Derivatives and other loan documents (ISDA, CSA and Escrow).
- Experienced in Contract abstraction, review, negotiation and drafting.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure alignment with project requirements.
- Conducted quality assurance checks for team deliverables.
- Developed strategy and project plan to secure necessary approvals and stakeholder buy-in.
- Managed daily quality assurance and query calls to facilitate effective communication.
Education
LL.B. -
JSS LAW COLLEGE
06.2013
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Contract management
- Risk Assessment
- Third party risk
- Vendor governance
- Supplier management
- Performance monitoring
- Stakeholder Management
Accomplishments
- Earned performance-based Reward Points from Client Account Lead, recognizing excellence in timely contract renewals at Accenture
- Received appreciation from the COO team for my contribution in successfully establishing contract governance at Deutsche Bank
- Received Extra-mile award at EY
Community Service
Volunteer, Hunger Heroes, Feeding India by Zomato
Hobbies and Interests
- Baking
- Cross Stitching
Languages
- Hindi
- Kannada
- English
Timeline
Contract Specialist / Acting Contract Manager
Accenture India
01.2024 - Current
Associate, DVMO (Divisional Vendor Management Office)
Deutsche Bank
11.2021 - 12.2023
Advanced Analyst
Ernst Young (EY Global Delivery Services)
01.2019 - 11.2021
Senior Legal Associate
Wipro Limited
05.2016 - 01.2019
Legal Associate
Intrust Global E-Services Private Limited
05.2015 - 05.2016
Doc Management Analyst
JP Morgan Chase
08.2014 - 05.2015
LL.B. -
JSS LAW COLLEGE