Sushmitha k
Bengaluru
Summary
Strategic risk management specialist and PMO expert with a strong record in developing enterprise-wide project governance frameworks. Successfully managed high-value portfolios while implementing effective risk mitigation strategies across various industries. Expertise in transforming complex risk assessments into actionable solutions, ensuring strict regulatory compliance. Committed to enhancing organizational resilience through innovative risk management practices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Risk Management Specialist & PMO
AMAZON
Bengaluru
11.2020 - Current
- Proactively identified and mitigated project risks, minimizing potential disruptions, and ensuring project success.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Establishing performance metrics, tracking project performance, and providing regular status reports to stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions related to portfolio management activities.
- Performed due diligence on prospective investments including financial statement analysis and competitive landscape reviews.
- Owned the design, development, and maintenance of reports, analyses, and dashboards, which helped drive key business decisions in the Chargeback team.
- Worked on a project preventing money laundering for global employees, which includes AML and KYC in order to identify red flags in a customer’s transactions; that customer may be queued for a review, along with periodic audits or review controls. This project also includes the agenda on the prevention of money laundering in API-AMAZON PAYMENT, INC.
- Prepared presentations for internal meetings and external clients outlining portfolio strategy and performance.
- Assisted in the preparation of client portfolios in accordance with their risk profiles.
- Developed project templates, tools, and documentation standards.
- Established project governance frameworks and methodologies.
- Led the creation and implementation of project charters that defined scope, secured stakeholder buy-in, and established governance frameworks for complex enterprise projects from initiation through execution.
- Report Development & Analytics: Designed and produce executive-level dashboards, and analytical reports.
- Developed trend analysis and forecasting reports.
- Built automated reporting solutions using BI tools (Power BI)
Executive Assistant Interim
AMAZON
Bengaluru
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided administrative support to higher Ops, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements; utilized scheduling software (e.g., Outlook Calendar, Google Calendar) to ensure efficient time management.
- Managed expenses and reimbursements, maintaining detailed records, and reconciling accounts.
- Acted as a liaison between executives, departments, and external stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration.
- Gained exposure to risk and finance practices, and procedures.
Human Resource Associate
AMAZON
Bengaluru
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Proactive sensing of ER issues.
- Grievance Handling, HRIS, Payroll, Hire to Retire, LOA.
- Serve as the first point of contact for leave, disability, and accommodation.
- Assisted with recruitment initiatives by interviewing and talent sourcing.
- Addressed employee inquiries regarding benefits packages, vacation policies, payroll issues.
Internal Audit Intern
Mazars - Kalyani Walla and Mistry LLP
Bengaluru
- Conducted concurrent bank audits
- Assisted in a systems audit and formulated report
- Developed and tested complex audit procedures to identify potential risks and weaknesses in internal control systems
- Attended a well-structured Training Program on USGAAP and INDAS
Education
M.com - Major in Financial Analysis
JYOTI NIVAS COLLEGE
Bengaluru01.2019
B.com - Major in Accounting and finance
NATIONAL DEGREE COLLEGE
Bengaluru01.2017
Skills
- Risk investigation
- Risk and Fraud Mitigation
- Human Resources
- Anti-Money Laundering (AML & KYC)
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
- Risk reporting
- Forecasting
- Power BI
- Microsoft Excel
Accomplishments
- Received Spotlight Awards
- Recognized for exceptional Client/Employee service
- IRR Top performer award
- Peak RnR Award – Orbit 360 – Highest Positive Variance across Quality Metrics
Timeline
Executive Assistant Interim
AMAZON
08.2023 - 01.2024
Risk Management Specialist & PMO
AMAZON
11.2020 - Current
Human Resource Associate
AMAZON
09.2019 - 08.2020
Internal Audit Intern
Mazars - Kalyani Walla and Mistry LLP
M.com - Major in Financial Analysis
JYOTI NIVAS COLLEGE
B.com - Major in Accounting and finance
NATIONAL DEGREE COLLEGE
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