Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Projecthighlights
Technologyskills
Timeline
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Rishikesh Kankatti

Rishikesh Kankatti

Bengaluru

Summary

Versatile and experienced Senior Manager with expertise in corporate action. Excels in planning, implementing, and overseeing key improvements that drive business growth and efficiency. Successfully cultivates an open culture that encourages the free exchange of information, fostering collaboration and innovation within teams. Seeking new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company that values continuous improvement and embraces change.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager (Product Owner)

Standard Chartered Bank
08.2023 - Current
  • Lead product ownership for key initiatives in asset servicing and wealth management
  • Implement agile methodologies to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance client relations.

Manager (SME)

Tata Consultancy Services
11.2021 - 08.2023
  • Managed business process outsourcing (BPO) projects, driving business transformation through process reengineering and operational excellence
  • Developed key metrics and KPIs to track performance and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Authorized Officer (Securities Specialties)

UBS
09.2019 - 11.2021
  • Specialized in securities processing, risk analysis, and regulatory reporting
  • Led a team in managing trade settlements, reconciliation, and escalation processes.

Team Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2018 - 09.2019
  • Directed team operations in the BFSI sector, focusing on process improvement and conflict management
  • Streamlined business processes resulting in significant efficiency gains.

Team Manager

Wipro BPS
09.2016 - 05.2018
  • Oversaw multiple process migrations, ensuring seamless transitions and sustained performance
  • Spearheaded initiatives to improve client relations and service delivery.

Senior Analyst

BNY Mellon India Operations Pvt. Ltd
02.2011 - 09.2016
  • Played a key role in asset servicing operations, focusing on NAV reconciliation and fund accounting
  • Awarded "Knight of the Quarter" for exceptional performance in process migration.

Process Supervisor

State Street Syntel Services Pvt. Ltd
11.2007 - 02.2011
  • Managed reconciliation operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Sales & Relationship Associate

Asian Paints Home Solutions Pvt. Ltd
07.2006 - 10.2007
  • Focused on sales and client relationship management, driving business growth through effective communication and negotiation.

Education

MBA - Finance and Marketing

DAV College of Commerce
Solapur, India
01.2006

M.Com. - Costing Accountancy & Taxation

DAV College Of Commerce
Solapur
01.2004

B.Com - Banking And Commerce

H N College of Commerce
Solapur
01.2002

Skills

    Agile Methodologies: Expertise in implementing agile frameworks, managing user stories, and overseeing backlog management to optimize project delivery timelines

    Data Analysis & Visualization: Proficient in using Tableau, Power BI, and advanced Excel for data analytics, creating insightful dashboards, and generating performance metrics

    Leadership & Collaboration: Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, engaging stakeholders, and driving business transformation through effective communication and conflict resolution

    Resource Allocation & Planning: Strong background in resource allocation, ensuring optimal utilization of personnel and assets to achieve project goals

    Reporting Management: Experienced in developing and managing reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of critical business reports

    Cross-functional Team Coordination: Adept at coordinating and managing cross-functional teams to align with organizational objectives and streamline operations

    Operations Management: Extensive experience in managing reconciliation operations, process engineering, and resource planning to drive efficiency and continuous improvement

    Fixed Income & Securities: Expertise in handling cash flow, lending, and securities with a focus on risk analysis, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence

    Investment Banking & Wealth Management: Proven track record in trade settlement, prime brokerage, NAV reconciliation, and managing global announcement utilities

    Documentation & Reporting: Highly skilled in documentation and reporting, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and accuracy in all deliverables

Certification

  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Advanced Excel
  • Data Visualization

Accomplishments

  • Successfully led 7 process migrations and multiple re-engineering projects, saving significant operational costs.
  • Filed process improvements that resulted in a 25% FTE savings.
  • Awarded "Knight of the Quarter" for exceptional management of a critical migration project.

Projecthighlights

  • Late Payment Analysis: Identified and mitigated the impact of late events on quality and payout timelines, reducing processing delays.
  • LEAN Project: Eliminated non-value-added activities, saving 5 hours per month with no compromise on service levels.
  • SharePoint Implementation: Reduced email flow and improved payment processing turnaround time, cutting downtime from 120 minutes to under 30 minutes.

Technologyskills

Python, Full Stack Development (Learner), Bloomberg, PSS, GSP I-MATCH, CTC, TLM, BaNCS, Tableau, Power BI, Google Data Studio, MS Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint

Timeline

Senior Manager (Product Owner)

Standard Chartered Bank
08.2023 - Current

Manager (SME)

Tata Consultancy Services
11.2021 - 08.2023

Authorized Officer (Securities Specialties)

UBS
09.2019 - 11.2021

Team Manager

Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2018 - 09.2019

Team Manager

Wipro BPS
09.2016 - 05.2018

Senior Analyst

BNY Mellon India Operations Pvt. Ltd
02.2011 - 09.2016

Process Supervisor

State Street Syntel Services Pvt. Ltd
11.2007 - 02.2011

Sales & Relationship Associate

Asian Paints Home Solutions Pvt. Ltd
07.2006 - 10.2007

MBA - Finance and Marketing

DAV College of Commerce

M.Com. - Costing Accountancy & Taxation

DAV College Of Commerce

B.Com - Banking And Commerce

H N College of Commerce
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Advanced Excel
  • Data Visualization
Rishikesh Kankatti