Venkata Sai Kiran Valluru

· Worked as a Business Analyst and QA/UAT Analyst for Loan IQ transformation and enhancement initiatives across syndicated and commercial lending operations.

· Gathered, analysed, and validated business requirements from Loan Operations, Compliance, and Technology stakeholders for Loan IQ-related changes and system enhancements.

· Prepared functional requirement documents, business process flows, AS-IS / TO-BE analysis, and supported impact assessment activities for Loan IQ implementations.

· Authored and executed UAT test cases for Loan IQ functionalities including Drawdowns, rollovers, payments, interest processing & fee Processing.

· Utilised JIRA for test case management, UAT execution tracking, defect logging, defect prioritisation, and closure validation.

· Coordinated with business users and technology teams to manage UAT cycles, defect retesting activities, and production sign-offs.

· Performed end-to-end validation of Loan IQ workflows to ensure alignment with business requirements, operational procedures, and regulatory standards.

· Maintained UAT status reports, defect trackers, test evidence, and progress dashboards using Excel and JIRA.

· Collaborated with cross-functional global teams to support successful implementation, onboarding, and rollout activities across multiple regions.

· Participated in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, defect review discussions, and stakeholder walkthrough sessions.

· Supported process improvement initiatives by identifying operational gaps, reducing manual intervention, and enhancing testing efficiency within Loan IQ processes

• Drove PMO-aligned project lifecycles, preparing project charters, work breakdown structures (WBS), governance frameworks, and compliance reports to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget.
• Led requirement elicitation and documentation (BRD, FRD, NFRs), and translated business needs into detailed user stories, use cases, and wireframes for effective handoffs to development teams.
• Facilitated Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement), and enabled collaboration through Azure DevOps Boards, SharePoint, and MS Teams.
• Managed UAT planning and execution, authored test cases, validated outcomes, and ensured solutions met business requirements, and quality assurance standards.
• Partnered with pre-sales and delivery teams to craft Statements of Work, solution walkthroughs, and proposals, showcasing business value to clients and leadership.
• Monitored project KPIs, budgets, and risks, presenting findings through Excel-based reports, portfolio dashboards, and Power BI visualisations to support executive decision-making.
• Championed BizOps initiatives, including resource allocation, portfolio reporting, effort tracking, and workflow automation using AI-driven tools, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
• Collaborated across regions with finance, delivery, and leadership teams, demonstrating cross-cultural stakeholder engagement, and high emotional intelligence in negotiations.

• Conducted a thorough company performance analysis using a top-down approach and bottom-up approaches, focusing on P&L performance across different business segments.
• Developed and maintained 55 Tableau dashboards, integrating data from diverse sources to provide actionable insights.
• Collaborated with a diverse team to analyse data and improve client businesses, employing active listening skills.
• Assisted in transitioning from manual reporting to automated Tableau dashboards on Tableau Server, facilitating efficient decision-making.
• Designed advanced Tableau visualisations, enabling executive management to track current and past performance trends effectively.

• Demonstrated excellent skills in client interaction, stakeholder management, problem solving, and communication.
• Prepared project reports and aided in the development of weekly, monthly status reports, policies, and procedures.
• Identified client issues, formulated solutions, and implemented necessary changes.
• Utilised diverse data architectures and blending technologies to provide data for Tableau, and create insightful dashboards.
• Proficient in Tableau, including creating interactive visualizations, managing reporting components, and facilitating communication with management and internal teams regarding project statuses.

• Manage Loan Servicing (Middle Office) function by ensuring accurate static set up of clients in Loan IQ system. Static set up involves KYC Checks, Credit Agreement, Deals, facility &Loan set up in LIQ, Control Reporting etc.
• Manage Loan Servicing (Back Office) function which involves review of Credit Agreement, Pricing letters,
• Servicing Loans in Loan IQ, Publish daily MIS report, Cash reconciliation & PD Investigation, resolution for the issues & queries.
• Effectively support the team, develop and implement best practices in loan operations related processes and procedures.
• Be a team player with the ability to be influential and establish positive working relationships across the organization.
• Managed the daily operations of the department in an efficient and effective manner by checking NOSTRO, Suspense and other Cash Reconciliation reports