Mahalakshmi J
Bangalore
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Project Manager with 9+ years of expertise in risk data analytics, data governance, financial analysis, automation, and crossfunctional project delivery. Proven success in leading largescale initiatives, implementing enterprise data governance frameworks, streamlining processes, and driving productivity improvements. Possesses excellent communication, strong leadership, stakeholder management, and technical skills across analytics and automation tools.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant - Project Manager & Data Governance Lead
Northern Trust Operating Services
10.2024 - Current
- Led enterprise data governance implementation across risk analytics and Data Services team.
- End to end management of multiple projects on SharePoint site, Power Automate, PowerBi, RPA, Incorta Reporting and dashboards.
- Identified PII, CDEs, documented usage transparency (UT), and created a remediation roadmap.
- Built a scalable operating model for ongoing governance processes and compliance tracking.
- Partnered with senior leadership to align data policies, standards, and lifecycle management.
- Improved data quality by designing control frameworks and process automation solutions.
- Conducted training for analytics teams on metadata standards, lineage, and Collibra usage.
- Risk Data Analytics & Data Governance
Project Manager
Northern Trust Operating Services
02.2022 - 10.2024
- Developed project plans with timelines, milestones, and budgets for high-quality results.
- Proactively tackled inefficiencies by crafting standard practices approved by leadership.
- Utilized data analysis to optimize project strategies for superior outcomes.
- Streamlined processes using Agile methodologies reducing cost and effort.
- Played a crucial role in successfully deploying the team's longest running projects into production.
- Designed dashboards and reports improving transparency and stakeholder experience.
- Enhanced project success through post project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned.
Associate Consultant, SW Dev Ops Engineer - SWAT
Northern Trust Operating Services
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis to identify trends, patterns and insights.
- Facilitated client meetings to gather requirements and clarify project objectives.
- Implemented data enrichment strategies improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Significantly contributed to Xceptor by automating data processing tasks, enhancing data quality and reducing manual effort.
- Leveraged Alteryx to streamline data manipulation, enhancing efficiency and accuracy for data driven decision making.
Senior Business Analyst - SWAT
Northern Trust Operating Services
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Analyzed processes and identified automation opportunities.
- Developed detailed project plans outlining tasks, deadlines and resources needed for successful implementation of projects.
- Built Excel-based macros, macros connecting reflection systems, access databases, VBA solutions, and SQL automations.
- Suggested and implemented many strategical and tactical solutions.
- Delivered 100+ macros saving 20,000+ hours of manual effort.
Financial Analyst - Asset Management
Northern Trust Operating Services
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Managed L1 and L2 reconciliation processes ensuring accurate accounts reconciliation and investigating discrepancies until resolution.
- Coordinated with offshore teams, middle office and stakeholders daily.
- Worked on critical activities (providing good cash to investment manager) and products like Exchange Trade Funds.
- Actively participated in implementing new process migrations, coordinating seamless transition, preparing plans, conducting testing, and leading training sessions.
Education
B.Com -
PES Degree College
PUC -
PES PU College
SSLC -
Vidya Shankari Education Society
Skills
- Project Management
- Data Governance
- Risk Analytics
- Power BI
- SQL
- Alteryx
- Xceptor
- Excel
- VBA
- Stakeholder Management
- Agile Delivery
- Prompt Optimization
- Collibra
- Data Analysis
- PowerApps
- SharePoint
Certification
- Project Management
- Power BI
- Xceptor
- Advanced Excel
- Diploma in Advanced Accountancy
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Consultant - Project Manager & Data Governance Lead
Northern Trust Operating Services
10.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Northern Trust Operating Services
02.2022 - 10.2024
Associate Consultant, SW Dev Ops Engineer - SWAT
Northern Trust Operating Services
02.2021 - 02.2022
Senior Business Analyst - SWAT
Northern Trust Operating Services
02.2019 - 02.2021
Financial Analyst - Asset Management
Northern Trust Operating Services
08.2016 - 02.2019
B.Com -
PES Degree College
PUC -
PES PU College
SSLC -
Vidya Shankari Education Society