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SREENIVASULU RACHARLA

Bengaluru,KA

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Product OwnerProduct OwnerIT Business AnalystBusiness AnalystAssistant Manager – Portfolio Data Management

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsulting

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Bengaluru, KA, IN
Open to relocation: Yes

Summary

Dynamic professional with over a decade of techno-functional expertise in the Banking and Finance sector, specializing in product and project management as well as business analysis to drive high-quality project outcomes centered on customer satisfaction. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery while enhancing business processes. Adept at cultivating strong stakeholder relationships and providing decisive leadership in challenging environments, with extensive experience in spearheading a global, multi-year Anti-Money Laundering (AML) transaction monitoring program that adheres to stringent regulatory standards. Proficient in managing projects from inception to completion, delivering actionable insights through clear dashboards and presentations utilizing advanced Excel formulas and SQL.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Product Owner

Citi Bank
12.2024 - Current
  • Led requirements gathering and analysis for Compliance Data Warehouse (CDW) supporting AML Cards platform, translating regulatory and compliance needs into detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications. Ensured clear communication of design, development, support, and maintenance requirements.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and prioritize features based on user feedback.
  • Collaborated with compliance, risk, IT, and operations teams to ensure regulatory adherence, driving Agile ceremonies including backlog grooming, sprint planning, reviews, and UAT sign-off, supporting end-to-end SDLC from ideation through production deployment. Addressed and resolved problems to expand product usage.
  • Owned and prioritized product backlog.
  • Conducted regular product demos to engage stakeholders and collect insights for continuous improvement.
  • Developed detailed user stories and acceptance criteria to ensure alignment between business objectives and technical execution.
  • Managed stakeholder relationships, aligning product vision with cross-functional teams.
  • Facilitated customer discovery and feedback sessions to gather insights and improve product offerings.
  • Developed and implemented product strategies to enhance user engagement and retention.
  • Led cross-functional teams to define product vision and roadmap for financial services solutions.

Product Owner

IRIS Software Inc
01.2022 - 11.2024
  • Successfully led and managed projects from initiation to closure, delivering within scope, time, and budget constraints as part of Citi Bank’s Strategic AML Transaction Monitoring program, thereby fulfilling the FRB Consent Order in NAM and EMEA regions.
  • Delivered business analysis support for data and compliance platforms in Agile Scrum environment, breaking down complex requirements into epics, features, and user stories. Identified, documented, and reported design and reliability problems.
  • Facilitated sprint reviews, retrospectives, and stakeholder workshops, identifying risks, gaps, and process improvement opportunities across SDLC, and improved test effectiveness by partnering with QA and development teams. Provided guidance and support for product integration.
  • Defined and prioritized product roadmap, aligning with business goals and customer feedback.
  • Prioritized product backlog based on business value, market demand, and technical feasibility.
  • Conducted user acceptance testing to ensure product met customer requirements.
  • Collaborated with UX designers to ensure a user-centric product experience.

IT Business Analyst

State Street Global Advisors
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Led instrument and index data operations for capital markets products, translating stakeholder needs into functional specs, workflows, and data models. Coordinated with field support specialists to address and resolve problems.
  • Ensured high data quality, governance, and timely downstream delivery, coordinating with global teams to resolve data and process issues. Gathered and consolidated feedback from stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize business requirements, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Utilized data visualization tools to present complex data findings in a clear and compelling manner.
  • Supported Security Master & Event Master data management initiatives, defining data quality metrics, validation rules, and reconciliation checks. Answered customer and field support questions.
  • Performed root cause analysis for data issues and implemented preventive controls, working closely with clients and vendors to improve data accuracy and timeliness. Coordinated with product development engineers to track and communicate solutions.
  • Developed a comprehensive test plan and executed system testing to ensure the accuracy and functionality of a new software application.
  • Collaborated with developers and technical teams to ensure the technical feasibility and alignment of business requirements.
  • Conducted stakeholder analysis and developed communication plans to engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Business Analyst

L&T Infotech
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Supported Security Master & Event Master data management initiatives, defining data quality metrics, validation rules, and reconciliation checks. Answered customer and field support questions.
  • Performed root cause analysis for data issues and implemented preventive controls, working closely with clients and vendors to improve data accuracy and timeliness. Coordinated with product development engineers to track and communicate solutions.
  • Developed a comprehensive test plan and executed system testing to ensure the accuracy and functionality of a new software application.
  • Collaborated with developers and technical teams to ensure the technical feasibility and alignment of business requirements.
  • Conducted stakeholder analysis and developed communication plans to engage stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Assistant Manager – Portfolio Data Management

WNS Global Services
10.2017 - 09.2019
  • Managed portfolio data systems used for NAV and performance calculation, conducting functional, integration, regression, and UAT testing. Identified, documented, and reported maintenance problems and bugs.
  • Acted as liaison between business users and technical teams, implementing data quality checks and BAU process improvements. Provided day-to-day support to users.

Senior Research Associate – Reference Data

S&P Global
11.2012 - 05.2017
  • Managed enterprise reference data for equities and fixed income instruments, onboarding new datasets and enhanced data distribution APIs. Ensured product implementation was smooth and efficient.
  • Ensured SLA adherence and high data quality across downstream consumers, performing issue analysis, vendor coordination, and process optimization. Supported and participated in customizations.

Education

MBA - Finance

Sri Krishnadevaraya University
Anantapur, India

Skills

  • Investment banking, security /instrument reference data
  • Capital Markets, equity, fixed income securities, AML Transaction monitoring, Cards issuing programs, regulatory Reporting
  • Requirements Gathering (BRD, FRD, User Stories)
  • Stakeholder & Client Management
  • Agile / SAFe / Scrum Methodologies
  • Backlog Grooming & Sprint Planning,Product backlog management
  • Data Warehousing & Data Transformation
  • AML, Compliance & Risk Management
  • Capital Markets & Investment Banking
  • SIT, Functional & Regression Testing
  • Data Quality, Governance & Controls
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Software Product Business Knowledge
  • Decision Making & Critical Thinking
  • Effective Communications
  • Business Analysis
  • JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, Bitbucket,HP ALM,BIG data HIVE QL,SQL
  • Product development
  • Release planning

Certification

  • Safe Agile Certified Product Manager/ Product Owner(PMPO)
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Timeline

Product Owner

Citi Bank
12.2024 - Current

Product Owner

IRIS Software Inc
01.2022 - 11.2024

IT Business Analyst

State Street Global Advisors
01.2021 - 01.2022

Business Analyst

L&T Infotech
09.2019 - 01.2021

Assistant Manager – Portfolio Data Management

WNS Global Services
10.2017 - 09.2019

Senior Research Associate – Reference Data

S&P Global
11.2012 - 05.2017

MBA - Finance

Sri Krishnadevaraya University
SREENIVASULU RACHARLA