Mrunmayi Pednekar
Goregaon East
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at BNP Paribas, excelling in standards and controls automation. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and fostered strong relationships. Skilled in financial management and complex problem-solving, I am dedicated to driving results and ensuring regulatory compliance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Controls -EMEA/North America Region
BNP Paribas INDIA Solutions Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
05.2015 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented comprehensive standards and controls as per Group policies.
- Standardized and ensured a consistent application of control monitoring procedures across Finance Controllers.
- Initiated the development of a comprehensive, automated risk controls framework, and eventually took ownership of the end-to-end risk management process for the EMEA region.
- Conducted reviews of internal controls, identified and rectified the control gaps to mitigate open risks, and monitored progress on corrective actions identified.
- Responsible for managing key reporting deliverables related to cost management, budgeting, other managerial, statutory, and group reporting for ISPL Finance Shared Service – Controls team.
- Effectively communicated with senior stakeholders through clear and concise reporting, timely escalations, and discussions of inputs to refine the operating model and drive efficiencies in the process.
- Encouraging manager and analytical problem solver with talents for team building, leading, motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills.
- Set up a framework for the timely escalation of the control suite to senior management; collaborate with Legal, Compliance, IT, and other support teams to get issues resolved.
- Presented various monthly Tableau dashboards on KPIs and control issues, with remediation.
- Developed and optimized Power BI queries to deliver insightful analyses, enabling data-driven decision-making, and enhanced reporting efficiency.
Finance Executive – Finance Controls – India
Standard Chartered Bank
Mumbai
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
- Prepared detailed reports on financial performance including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and budgeting activities.
- Ensured compliance with internal financial control policies and procedures.
Assistant Manager -PMS Operations
ICICI Prudential AMC
Mumbai
12.2012 - 08.2014
- Supervised daily banking operations including investments and redemption payouts.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs
- Managing activities for ensuring completion of internal, statutory, external audits in a timely manner
- Regulatory reporting & cash flow MIS to Investment, Sales and Compliance team
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India05.2012
Bachelor Of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
Mumbai University - Narsee Monjee College of Commerce And Economics
Mumbai03.2011
Skills
- Standards and Controls Automation
- Operational efficiency
- Policies and Procedures
- Financial reporting
- Decision-making
- Regulatory compliance
- Relationship building
- Analytical problem solving
Highlights
BNP PARIBAS ISPL : 9+ years : Standards & Controls Manager
- Control process streamlining across multiple regions
- Spearheaded the automation of the key business processes, reducing manual efforts by 40%, and increasing overall productivity.
- Conducted through Gap analysis, revise processes eliminating redundancies
- Established strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with business objectives
Standard Chartered Bank : 6 months : Finance Control Executive
- Responsible for monthly financial review, Key Performance Indicators & profitability analysis to the management.
ICICI Prudential AMC : 2 years : PMS Operations: Assistant Manager
- Managed operational activities -Portfolio Management Services - Financial Transaction Processing and Execution of Operational controls.
Accomplishments
- Steller Award for People’s Manager, January 2025
- Onshore visit to Madrid for process transition, September 2022
- SPOT award for automation in manual processes, January 2018
- Above & Beyond award in BNP Paribas, December 2016
Affiliations
- Organizing team events
- Music and Dance
- Travelling and exploring cultures
Timeline
Manager – Controls -EMEA/North America Region
BNP Paribas INDIA Solutions Pvt Ltd
05.2015 - 05.2025
Finance Executive – Finance Controls – India
Standard Chartered Bank
12.2014 - 05.2015
Assistant Manager -PMS Operations
ICICI Prudential AMC
12.2012 - 08.2014
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor Of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
Mumbai University - Narsee Monjee College of Commerce And Economics
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