C SANDEEP KAUSHIK
Hyderabad
Summary
Results-driven Program Manager with 19 years in Banking and Financial Services, including over 5 years in program and delivery management. Expertise in large-scale transformation programs, Anti-Money Laundering implementations, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated success in managing portfolios with zero escalations and achieving 100% audit scores while enhancing operational efficiency and risk management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager / Delivery Lead
WIPRO LIMITED
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered $1.8M+ portfolio across multiple projects with zero escalations and high client satisfaction.
- Led end-to-end delivery including planning, execution, testing, governance, and release readiness.
- Implemented governance frameworks for RAID tracking and milestone management, ensuring 100% audit readiness and achieving top audit score.
- Managed stakeholder communication and compliance tracking through weekly cadences, fostering transparency and alignment.
- Established offshore delivery model to enhance project scaling and support delivery capacity.
- Client: Bank of America
Program Manager / Delivery Lead
WIPRO LIMITED
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Managed multi-workstream programs including HOOP, GSPR, and TRMF initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- Led Agile delivery lifecycle: backlog management, sprint planning, UAT coordination, and release tracking.
- Delivered reporting and automation solutions, including dashboards and monitoring tools, to enhance decision-making capabilities.
- Conducted supplier risk and monitoring assessments across 25+ vendors to elevate overall compliance and risk management maturity.
- Client: HSBC
Senior Business Analyst / AML Specialist / Product Owner
3i INFOTECH
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Led AML solution implementations for NBFCs, insurance companies, and banks across APMEA.
- Delivered AML upgrades and ensured regulatory compliance with financial crime prevention standards.
- Gathered requirements and prepared functional specifications to support system configuration and testing for AML solutions.
- Conducted client workshops and product demos, and provided user training to enhance product understanding and utilization.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams and clients to enhance Product Road-Map.
Senior Business Analyst
KARVY COMPUTERSHARE
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed requirement lifecycle, coordinated stakeholders, and supported UAT to ensure project alignment and quality.
- Streamlined process efficiency through structured documentation and optimized workflows, enhancing clarity and effectiveness.
- Led transformation of transaction processing modules (CT) and communication standardization (non-CT).
Senior Consultant
INTENSE TECHNOLOGIES
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Led requirement analysis and solution design, providing UAT support to ensure project alignment with client needs.
- Delivered onboarding and analytics solutions to enhance customer experience for telecom and banking clients.
- Created process models and system workflows to streamline project delivery using UML and business analysis tools.
Business Consultant
HCL INFOSYSTEMS
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Contributed to financial inclusion project for nationalized bank, enhancing access to banking services.
- Developed functional specifications and test plans to ensure project alignment with business requirements.
- Analyzed client needs and developed tailored business solutions.
- Facilitated workshops to gather requirements and align stakeholder expectations.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency across teams.
Officer
ICICI BANK
01.2003 - 12.2006
- Managed branch operations to enhance customer service and ensure effective transaction monitoring.
- Utilized Finacle and CRM systems for accurate reporting and timely issue resolution.
- Managed customer inquiries and resolved account issues efficiently.
- Processed transactions accurately and maintained financial records.
- Collaborated with team members to improve service delivery standards.
Education
MBA - Marketing & Finance
SDM-IMD
Mysore03-2009
Bachelor of Science - Maths, Statistics & Computer Science
Osmania University
Hyderabad03-2003
Skills
- Project management
- Agile Delivery
- Regulatory compliance
- AML & Compliance
- KYC
- Transaction Monitoring
- Third-party risk management
- Governance management
- JIRA
- Confluence
- Problem solving
- Executive communication
Certification
- Wipro PgM+ Certification
- PMP Certification (PMI)
- Wipro PMP Certification
- GenAI Level 2
- Splunk Training
- GitHub Certifications
Accomplishments
- Received SPOT award for Excellent Client Service at Wipro for Bank of America client.
- Received Special Recognition Award from CEO at 3i Infotech Ltd.
Timeline
Program Manager / Delivery Lead
WIPRO LIMITED
01.2024 - Current
Program Manager / Delivery Lead
WIPRO LIMITED
01.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Business Analyst / AML Specialist / Product Owner
3i INFOTECH
01.2018 - 12.2021
Senior Business Analyst
KARVY COMPUTERSHARE
01.2016 - 12.2018
Senior Consultant
INTENSE TECHNOLOGIES
01.2014 - 12.2016
Business Consultant
HCL INFOSYSTEMS
01.2009 - 12.2013
Officer
ICICI BANK
01.2003 - 12.2006
MBA - Marketing & Finance
SDM-IMD
Bachelor of Science - Maths, Statistics & Computer Science
Osmania University