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Overview
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Key Accountabilities And Achievements
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Swanand Bagve

Thane

Summary

Strategic Transformation Leader with over 21 years of extensive experience in driving large-scale business and technology transformation initiatives, particularly within the financial services and asset management sectors. Proven expertise in reporting, data analytics, and team leadership, with a strong track record of building and managing high-performing teams. Adept at navigating complex and ambiguous scenarios to deliver practical, strategic solutions that strengthen capabilities and optimize operating models. Demonstrated success in stakeholder management, regulatory compliance, and implementing enterprise-wide reporting solutions for global institutions. Highly skilled in process optimization, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AVP Data and Analytics

M&G Global Services
Mumbai
01.2021 - Current
  • Led strategic data and analytics transformation projects, significantly contributing to the India 2.0 ambition by developing and implementing capabilities in areas such as equity screening, behavioral bias analysis, SFDR reporting, and alternative investments insights.
  • Spearheaded the planning and execution of complex transformation projects, including the Board application rationalization and strategic client reporting transformation initiatives, successfully migrating critical legacy systems to modern Azure-based platforms.
  • Partnered with cross-functional business and technology teams to design and deliver impactful analytical tools and reporting solutions (e.g., ESG Scorecard, ESG IQ, E-Luminate, Centrali & AI Insights, Bond Vision, Equity Lens), ensuring cohesive execution and alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Drove operational resilience through the implementation of Power BI dashboards for various investment teams, enhancing reporting efficiency and compliance.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including Investment teams and C-suite, to understand business requirements and deliver data-driven solutions that influenced strategic asset allocations and risk management.
  • Challenged the status quo by introducing innovative solutions such as the Treasury and Investments Office Fund Performance tool and Derivatives Exposure report.
  • Managed and technically led a team of 20 in data analysis projects, utilizing Jira for agile sprint management, burndown charts, and velocity tracking, and standardizing project artifacts.
  • Identified training requirements, conducted continuous performance assessments, and mentored team members to enhance delivery efficacy and foster personal development.

Forensic Analytics Manager

Ernst and Young
Mumbai
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Led strategic analytics solutions implementation for forensic investigations, mergers & acquisitions due diligence, and pharmaceutical quality control, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills in unclear scenarios.
  • Developed and implemented robust data transformation solutions for major FMCG companies, focusing on data integrity and process optimization.
  • Created a critical data integrity checks tool for large pharmaceutical companies, directly contributing to avoiding FDA 483 issuances and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Managed key stakeholder relationships and delivered high-impact presentations to global leadership teams, influencing decision-making.

Technical Leader

Travelex World Wide Money
Mumbai
11.2006 - 12.2018
  • Established a BI Centre of Excellence and defined the BI Analytics roadmap, setting best practices for enterprise-wide data utilization.
  • Led global data warehouse implementation with a strong focus on compliance and risk reporting, enabling self-service BI and visual data discovery.
  • Orchestrated a strategic report rationalization initiative, reducing the volume of reports from 10,000 to 2,000, significantly improving efficiency and data governance.
  • Implemented a comprehensive data quality framework, ensuring standardization, consistency, completeness, and accuracy across critical data sets.
  • Successfully managed multiple concurrent, complex projects for marquee clients including MasterCard, Western Union, Fidelity, Tesco, Sainsbury, ASDA, and GE Corporate Treasury (from previous experience), often under penalty clauses.
  • Introduced and implemented an Early Warning System (EWS) using analytics to predict and control employee attrition, proactively supporting employee engagement.
  • Delivered the Global ATM Optimization project, increasing ATM availability from 60% to 98%, directly boosting revenue.
  • Involved in recruitment, employee engagement, career development, and extensive client management.

Software Engineer / Consultant

Patni Computer Systems
Mumbai
03.2005 - 11.2006
  • Contributed to the GE Corporate Treasury project, specifically working on treasury management applications.
  • Gained experience in delivering solutions for large financial institutions.

Software Engineer

Bombay Stock Exchange
Mumbai
12.2003 - 03.2005
  • Developed and delivered reporting solutions for SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India).
  • Performed data analytics to support various functions within the Bombay Stock Exchange, gaining early exposure to capital markets data.

Education

Masters - Finance

Welingkar Institute
01.2011

MBA - Banking

01.2007

BE - Computers

01.2003

Skills

  • Business Transformation
  • Operating Model Optimization
  • Capability Building
  • Global Process Standardization
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Change Management
  • Market & Capability Intelligence
  • FinTech Community Engagement
  • Asset Management Industry Acumen
  • Commercial Mindset
  • End-to-End Project Delivery
  • PMI PMP
  • PMI ACP
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Kanban
  • Jira
  • MS Project
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Risk Mitigation & Management
  • Budget Control
  • Resource Planning
  • Mentoring & Coaching
  • Lessons Learned
  • Governance Standards
  • Data Architecture
  • Data Modeling
  • ETL Architecture
  • Data Analysis
  • Machine Learning
  • Applied Statistics
  • Data Governance & Quality
  • Process Mapping
  • Life Cycle Mapping
  • SQL Server
  • Azure Synapse
  • Cosmos DB
  • AWS Redshift
  • Big Data
  • DynamoDB
  • Snowflake
  • Power BI
  • SSRS
  • Tableau
  • Spotfire
  • SAP BO
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Azure
  • AWS
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Databricks
  • Power Automate
  • RPA Automation Anywhere
  • Python
  • TSQL
  • MDX
  • R
  • DAX
  • PL/SQL
  • Unix Shell Scripting
  • C#
  • Sybase Power Designer
  • DB Artisan
  • ERWin
  • EA
  • TFS
  • Apache Active MQ
  • Project management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Operational resilience
  • Agile methodologies
  • Presentation skills
  • Problem solving
  • Innovation management
  • Customer focus
  • Lean six sigma
  • Business process reengineering
  • Organizational development
  • Customer relationship management
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Cost control
  • Vendor management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Brand management
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Documentation and reporting

Certification

  • CFA Level I Cleared (CFA Institute, USA)
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP)
  • RPA Automation Anywhere Certified
  • TOGAF Certified Enterprise Architect
  • Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate
  • Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate
  • Microsoft Certified Azure Data Engineer Associate
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert SQL Server 2014
  • Prince 2 Foundation Certified
  • ITIL Foundation Certified
  • Certified Talend Enterprise Data Integration Consultant
  • Sybase ASE 12.5 Certified
  • Oracle Certified Associate 11gR2
  • VMWare Certified Associate – Data Centre Virtualization
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Trained

Key Accountabilities And Achievements

  • Won Project of the Year 2022 for Application Rationalization project in M&G Global Services, recognizing outstanding project delivery and impact.
  • Achieved significant Azure Cloud TCO for Year 2023, demonstrating strong commercial acumen and cost optimization.
  • Received the Team Award for Centrali in 2023/2024 and multiple performance awards for excellence in delivery, leadership, and business acumen.
  • Successfully transitioned Data Science projects from overseas to the Global Development Centre in Mumbai, showcasing leadership in capability building.
  • Optimized report performance, enabling on-demand execution for reports previously requiring off-hours runs.
  • Achieved promotion within 6 months of joining Patni Computers due to excellent performance, and received 'Best Team Award' for the GE Corporate Treasury project.
  • Secured 2nd prize at the Grey Atom hackathon in Machine Learning, highlighting practical application of advanced analytics and was amongst top 10 in E&Y AI hackathon leaderboard for which I got silver badge in AI.
  • Extensive experience in Capex and Opex management.
  • Worked across diverse business areas: Wholesale, Retail, ATMs, Finance, Compliance, Capital Markets, Treasury.

Timeline

AVP Data and Analytics

M&G Global Services
01.2021 - Current

Forensic Analytics Manager

Ernst and Young
12.2018 - 01.2021

Technical Leader

Travelex World Wide Money
11.2006 - 12.2018

Software Engineer / Consultant

Patni Computer Systems
03.2005 - 11.2006

Software Engineer

Bombay Stock Exchange
12.2003 - 03.2005

Masters - Finance

Welingkar Institute

MBA - Banking

BE - Computers

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