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Neha Bidarkar

Summary

Strategic Innovator | Driving efficiency through Automation and Visualization | Expert in enhancing Operational Performance | Proven success in cross-cultural team management | 15 + years in Financial Services| Transformational Leader | Capital Market Research

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager

Franklin Templeton Investments
03.2021 - Current
  • Led daily operations and quality assurance across content domains, with 99.5% SLA adherence.
  • Acted as primary point of contact for client escalations; improved response time by 40%.
  • Optimized capacity planning via cross-training and lean principles, achieving 20% YOY cost saving.
  • Delivered C-Suite analytics solution in 66% of the allocated timeline, received 'Recognition of the Quarter' Award.
  • Implemented internal data warehousing infrastructure to support scalable analytics and reporting using feeds from Bloomberg, FactSet, Morningstar, Lipper.
  • Created department wide dashboards (Tableau) to track capacity utilization and delivery performance.
  • Built strong stakeholder relationships across geographies to align deliverables with business goals.
  • Led Agile transformation to enhance team transparency, collaboration, and delivery timelines.

Manager

Franklin Templeton Investments
05.2018 - 02.2021
  • Led cross-functional teams across geographies, delivering capital market research and analytics.
  • Reduced reporting volumes by 35% quarterly through automation (Alteryx), process optimization, Power BI visualization.
  • Co-developed learning programs and mentorship programs, boosting internal promotions by 30% and reducing attrition by 25% reduction.
  • Involved in recruitment and promotions; partnered with the Director on operational planning and budgeting to align resources with organizational priorities.

Analyst, Senior Analyst, Lead Analyst

Franklin Templeton Investments
01.2008 - 04.2018
  • Analysed investment products, macroeconomic trends, and capital markets to generate visuals and content for marketing materials.
  • Developed interactive dashboards using Tableau to democratize data and consolidate deliverables saving 1000+ hours annually.
  • Built cross-functional partnerships across departments to drive execution, foster collaboration, and ensure timely project completion.

Education

MBA -

Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management | CGPA 4.55
01-2008

Bachelor of Commerce -

St. Francis College For Women | GPA - 80%
01-2006

Certification

  • Certified Global Leader – Divershefy & Hyderabad Software Enterprise Association
  • Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD) Certified
  • Power BI Certification from Microsoft
  • Pursuing Women Leadership Program at Indian School of Business

Awards and Recognition

  • Global Award - Women BRG Lead, (2023 & 2024) - Honored for exceptional leadership and impact in driving Diversity and Inclusion initiatives globally.
  • 'Integrated with Innovation' program winner, (2019, Franklin Templeton) - Recognized for successfully adopting and implementing new technologies to improve business efficiency.
  • 'I am Franklin Templeton' (Ovation Award, 2018) - Awarded for designing a capacity utilization dashboard using Tableau, significantly enhancing operational visibility.
  • Valued Professional Award (2010, Franklin Templeton) - Acknowledged for consistent high performance and contribution to organization success.
  • 'Prathiba' Award (2003, Government of Telangana) - Received gold medal and scholarship for excellence in Intermediate Public Examination.

Additional Engagement

  • Global Lead for Women BRG – Franklin Templeton
  • Representative for Franklin Templeton at various industry forums
  • POSH Committee Officer – Franklin Templeton India
  • Panellist and Speaker in Women Empowerment Forums and Community Outreach Programs

Timeline

Senior Manager

Franklin Templeton Investments
03.2021 - Current

Manager

Franklin Templeton Investments
05.2018 - 02.2021

Analyst, Senior Analyst, Lead Analyst

Franklin Templeton Investments
01.2008 - 04.2018

MBA -

Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management | CGPA 4.55

Bachelor of Commerce -

St. Francis College For Women | GPA - 80%

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