Saurabh Agarwal
Lead Business Analyst | Product Owner
Pune
Summary
Experienced Business Analyst/Product Owner with over 18 years in investment banking, specializing in Cash and Liquidity Management, Capital Market, and Derivatives. Renowned for strategic thinking and delivering results, a distinctive blend of creativity and analytical prowess defines my approach to every project. Effective communication skills and a robust work ethic foster seamless collaboration and successful outcomes. Demonstrated ability in driving initiatives that yield measurable impact, supported by a proven track record of accomplishments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Lead Business Analyst| Product Owner
HSBC
Pune, Maharashtra
04.2019 - Current
- Currently, holding the dual roles of Product Owner
and Lead Business Analyst for a Global Cash and
Liquidity Management Analytics application
utilized by the Market Treasury and Cash
Management Operations for funding of Nostro
Accounts. - Coordinating with business managers across
different regions to prioritize backlog items in Jira. - Took an active role in the Request for Proposal
(RFP) process and the subsequent vendor
selection for the development of an analytics
application tailored for Liquidity Management. - Appointed as the Cash and Liquidity
Management (BCBS 248) Subject Matter Expert
(SME) from the IT side, tasked with providing
training on the Intraday Liquidity Management
and Reporting application used for reporting to
the PRA (Prudential Regulatory Authority). - Participated in the development of various stress
scenarios in alignment with the guidelines
established by the Basel Committee. - Documenting and Reviewing user stories in Jira
for various requirements spanning Market
Treasury, Cash Management Operations, and
ALM (Asset and Liability Management) team
initiatives. - Self-taught QlikSense, a BI and Visualization tool,
to conduct a Proof of Concept for analytical
requirements, addressing limitations in the existing
solution such as the lack of granular level drill-downs and other essential analytical capabilities. - Engaged in close collaboration with developers
to define a range of upstream transactional data
transformations and enrichment processes. - Tracking bugs and enhancement requests and
providing status updates to stakeholders during
weekly working group meetings. - Assisted in the development of several End-User
Computing (EUC) tools for Operations, facilitating
the acceleration of manual processes and
enhancing operational efficiency. - Received numerous appreciations from stake
holders for the support and training delivered. - Proficient in handling diverse cash flow formats
including Swift MT and XML. - Assisted in change management initiatives by
providing clear guidance on process transitions
while ensuring minimal disruption to daily
operations.
Quality Assurance Team Lead
Smartstream Technologies
Mumbai
12.2012 - 11.2019
- Conducted thorough analysis of requirements
and collaborated with Product Management to
review Functional Specification Document,
ensuring alignment with Cash and Liquidity
Management (BCBS 248) compliance standards. - Engaged in Sprint Planning, Refinement sessions,
Retrospectives, and Internal Standup meetings to
facilitate effective project management and
communication within team. - Created and reviewed User Stories based on
Functional Specification Document, providing
clear guidance for development tasks. - Developed detailed calculations in Excel to
validate regulatory reporting generated by
system, meticulously ensuring accuracy and
compliance with regulatory requirements. - Actively participated in end-to-end testing and
automation for enhancements and regression
testing of cash and liquidity management
application, ensuring seamless functionality and
reliability
Business Analyst - Trading, Algorithm
TCS
Mumbai
12.2010 - 11.2012
- As Lead Business Analyst, spearheaded design,
development, and implementation of Advanced
Trading module, encompassing suite of five
automated program trading algorithms. - Conducted comprehensive testing of orders
routed through FIX protocols, including
One-Touch orders, DMA orders, and Algorithmic
Order Instructions. - Played pivotal role in analysis, System Integration
Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
for various change requests and problem reports
from institutional clients. - For nearly two years, served as Client Coordinator
cum Business Analyst at client site, ensuring
smooth communication and understanding
between stakeholders. - Lastly, conducted rigorous tests of prototypes
and final products to ensure quality and
functionality met stakeholder expectations.
Assistant Manager
National Stock Exchange
11.2008 - 11.2010
- Clearing and Settlement of trades in Currency Derivatives and Interest Rate Futures.
Sr. Officer
Abn Amro Bank N.V
Mumbai
06.2006 - 11.2008
- Paper and electronic confirmations for Credit Default Swap trades
Education
MBA - Management Studies (Finance
Mumbai University
05.2004 - 05.2006
BBA - Management Studies (Finance
Mumbai University
05.2001 - 05.2004
Skills
Cash and Liquidity Management
undefinedQuote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Lead Business Analyst| Product Owner
HSBC
04.2019 - Current
Quality Assurance Team Lead
Smartstream Technologies
12.2012 - 11.2019
Business Analyst - Trading, Algorithm
TCS
12.2010 - 11.2012
Assistant Manager
National Stock Exchange
11.2008 - 11.2010
Sr. Officer
Abn Amro Bank N.V
06.2006 - 11.2008
MBA - Management Studies (Finance
Mumbai University
05.2004 - 05.2006
BBA - Management Studies (Finance
Mumbai University
05.2001 - 05.2004
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