Banking Operations Lead with 18 years in Corporate Banking, Payments, and Risk Governance, now focused on Functional and UAT Testing. Expertise includes team management, system validation, release testing, and migration support for payment platforms. Proven track record in driving error reduction, enhancing controls, and ensuring regulatory compliance within APAC banking operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Officer
CITICORP SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LTD
05.2022 - Current
Lead a 10-member team managing corporate banking system requests and client configurations.
Performed Functional and UAT Testing for enhancements and new feature releases in CitiDirect BE (CD BE) platform.
Participated in weekend release validation testing for CD BE and AES applications, ensuring production readiness and defect-free deployment.
Validated end-to-end payment lifecycle including user entitlements, transaction authorization flows, and reporting outputs.
Identified functional gaps and configuration issues, logged defects, coordinated with technology teams, and tracked fixes through to deployment.
Supported regression testing during application releases to ensure no impact on existing functionalities.
Played a key role in Verint UAT implementation:
Tested employee efficiency tracking, utilization monitoring, and capacity planning modules.
Highlighted system discrepancies and monitored resolution until production deployment.
Conducted post-production validation and stabilization support.
Review Process Manuals, process grids, support business and technical teams for standardizing products and customized solutions.
Work closely with senior executives to implement key initiatives.
Responsible for sharing evidence of the audit samples provided by KPMG across teams, ensuring there are no gaps, and attending to any remediation promptly.
Officer
CITICORP SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LTD
10.2017 - 12.2020
Managed corporate online banking profiles for 14 APAC countries, India, Western Europe performing functional validation of client configurations within the BE banking application.
Identified system discrepancies during setup and coordinated with technology teams to ensure accurate configuration and timely resolution prior to go-live.
Structured and validated end-to-end payment workflows based on client requirements, ensuring accurate system setup and entitlement controls.
Participated in migration, testing and validation of a new payment method Cross Border Fund Transfer Incoming (CBFT - I) for China, Malaysia and Thailand.
Conducted impact analysis and validation during migration from non-AMA to AMA screens in CD BE application, identifying functional gaps and ensuring successful transition.
Supported UAT activities by validating business scenarios and confirming system readiness before production deployment.
Performed configuration testing for user creation, token administration, mobile pass issuance, and access provisioning.
Generated reports for customers using MT940 and MT950 setup and AES application.
Business Process Lead
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
09.2010 - 10.2017
Engaged with client to identify and recommend process improvements for deliverables.
Automated processes to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
Delegated tasks to team, ensuring timely completion per SLA.
Monitored employee performance and reported findings to senior management.
Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties
Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response
Prepared quarterly audit files for samples and tested the accuracy, timeliness of the process for Risk Control Sample Audits
Senior Officer - Payroll
ALLSEC TECHNOLOGIES LTD
01.2007 - 02.2010
Managed payroll process for international and domestic clients which include Samsung, APMM (Denmark), etc
Managed tax compliance, statutory requirements, and benefits processing to ensure accuracy and adherence
Generated customized reports on pay areas, pay scales, and wage types to support informed decision-making
Coordinated with team and departments to implement client-requested changes, enhancing service delivery
Ensured adherence to time metrics in service deliverables by effectively coordinating with inter departments
Education
M. Phil -
Madurai Kamraj University
06.2002
M.Com -
Annamalai University
06.2000
B.com -
Bharathiyar University
06.1998
Skills
Banking & Domain Expertise
Corporate Online banking
Client onboarding & profile setup
Regulatory compliance
User Entitlement & Access Controls
Testing & Quality Assurance
Functional Testing (Enhancements & New Features)
UAT & Regression Testing
Defect Identification & Fix Monitoring
Go-Live & Post-Production Validation
Tools & Applications
CitiDirect BE & AES
Verint (Workforce Optimization Tool)
ServiceNow (SNOW)
CRM / Resolve IT
Leadership & Governance
Team Leadership (10 Members)
Stakeholder Collaboration (Migration, Compliance, Business & Technology)