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Sravan Kumar Viswanadha

Sravan Kumar Viswanadha

Hyderabad

Summary

A versatile professional with over 11 years of experience spanning banking, NBFC, fintech, and digital media. Specialized in fraud risk management, credit underwriting, and compliance with proven leadership in scaling operations and mitigating risk. Adept at cross-functional team leadership, investigation handling, and regulatory alignment. Seeking to lead risk and compliance functions in a global technology-driven environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Operating & Strategy Officer

HR & PR Media Broadcasting Entertainment Private Limited
Hyderabad
12.2022 - Current
  • Drove 500% user growth for AnyNews app through targeted strategy and execution.
  • Oversaw Content, Marketing, Tech, and Growth divisions.
  • Introduced 'Citizen Journalism' to increase hyperlocal engagement.
  • Spearheading Pre-Series A investor outreach and strategic planning.
  • Drafted & Vetted NDAs with potential investors.
  • Oversaw legal compliance and statutory obligations.
  • Managed vendor contracts and legal reviews.

Head – Finance

Way2News Private Limited
Hyderabad
09.2019 - 12.2022
  • Closed $16.75M Series A funding; handled due diligence and investor reporting.
  • Built financial models and drove monthly forecast vs actual reviews.
  • Oversaw sales invoicing, GST filings, and regulatory compliance.
  • Handled user grievances and supported law enforcement on fraud cases.
  • Vetted Share Holders Agreements (SHA) and Share Subscription Agreements (SSA) between the investors and the Company.
  • Coordinated with statutory auditors and company secretary for ROC filings.

Category Head – Merchant Loans & Loan Aggregation

Way2Online Interactive India Private Limited
Hyderabad
06.2018 - 09.2019
  • Launched Way2Money (Merchant Loans) product from scratch; set up app, backend, and teams.
  • Managed NBFC partnership for co-lending; acted as sole underwriter.
  • Drafted and enforced loan agreements between borrowers and the NBFC.
  • Ensured reporting compliance with credit bureaus.
  • Built operational and marketing infrastructure for loan aggregation (PL, HL, GL).
  • Formed strategic alliances with 10+ lenders to offer best-in-market loan options.
  • Drafted & Vetted agency agreements with partner banks.

Credit Manager – Housing Loans

Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL)
Hyderabad
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Conducted credit appraisals for home loans; sanctioned loans up to INR 3 million.
  • Performed borrower and builder profiling to assess creditworthiness and risk.
  • Led customer interaction for loan underwriting and documentation.
  • Interpreted CIBIL/CLS reports and approved cases with acceptable deviations.
  • Ensured full compliance with credit policy and documentation standards.

Assistant Manager – Fraud Risk Management

Citibank
Hyderabad
06.2014 - 04.2017
  • Managed end-to-end fraud prevention functions for Citibank-Hyderabad; reduced unit costs by 5% YoY.
  • Assisted in investigations into internal and external fraud cases; supported criminal profiling efforts.
  • Conducted fraud awareness training across departments to mitigate risk exposure.
  • Monitored login-stage risks, ensuring compliance with fraud prevention & anti-corruption protocols.
  • Oversaw vendor due diligence and performance audits for risk mitigation.
  • Took dual-charge of FRM operations for Bangalore and Hyderabad in 2016.

Disbursal Officer – Mortgages

Citibank
Chennai
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Verified legal and valuation reports for mortgage disbursement.
  • Ensured title clearance and absence of prior charge before disbursing funds.
  • Coordinated with empaneled legal counsel and IAU for disbursal approvals.
  • Verified title papers and agreements before loan disbursal.

Education

LLB -

Osmania University
Hyderabad, India
06-2018

MBA - Finance

Alliance Business School
Bengaluru, India
06-2013

BBA - Finance

Amity Business School
Hyderabad, India
06-2011

Skills

  • Fraud Risk Management & Investigations
  • Credit Appraisal & Underwriting
  • Risk Mitigation & Compliance
  • Financial & Legal Due Diligence
  • Contract Vetting & Legal Drafting
  • Internal Controls & Reporting
  • Customer Onboarding Risk Evaluation
  • Data Analytics & Decision Support

Accomplishments

  • Featured in Citibank Ethics Newsletter twice for upholding ethical standards.
  • Received 'Superstar' Award (Q1 2016) for identifying product-related risks.
  • Designed and launched digital lending product generating 8.3% ROI in 5 months.

Certification

  • Certified Credit Research Analyst (CCRA), AIWMI – 2020-08
  • Corporate Valuation (CCV), AIWMI – 2020-07
  • Market & Liquidity Risk Modelling, AIWMI – 2021-06
  • SAS Base Programmer (SAS 9), SAS Inc. – 2017-07

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Tamil
Beginner
A1

Hobbies and Interests

Music, Movies, PlayStation

Timeline

Chief Operating & Strategy Officer

HR & PR Media Broadcasting Entertainment Private Limited
12.2022 - Current

Head – Finance

Way2News Private Limited
09.2019 - 12.2022

Category Head – Merchant Loans & Loan Aggregation

Way2Online Interactive India Private Limited
06.2018 - 09.2019

Credit Manager – Housing Loans

Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DHFL)
09.2017 - 06.2018

Assistant Manager – Fraud Risk Management

Citibank
06.2014 - 04.2017

Disbursal Officer – Mortgages

Citibank
06.2013 - 06.2014

LLB -

Osmania University

MBA - Finance

Alliance Business School

BBA - Finance

Amity Business School

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