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UMAMAHESWARI KARTHIKEYAN

CHENNAI

Summary

Dynamic Associate Vice President at Standard Chartered Global Business Services with a proven track record in project management and process improvement. Spearheaded regulatory projects, delivering system enhancements that resulted in significant operational efficiencies. Adept at risk management and fostering team collaboration, driving successful outcomes in high-stakes environments.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Vice President

STANDARD CHARTERED GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES
CHENNAI
04.2024 - Current
  • Directed regulatory projects team for AME region, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
  • Managed preparation of BRD, Hive engagement, and milestone tracking for regulatory projects.
  • Conducted gap analysis to identify compliance requirements and enhance understanding.
  • Engaged technology teams, facilitated requirement walkthroughs, and collaborated on solutions.

Senior Manager

STANDARD CHARTERTED
CHENNAI
01.2022 - 03.2024
  • Contributed to regulatory projects team for AME region, interpreting regulations and identifying necessary system enhancements.
  • Developed business requirements documents (BRDs) for compliance with regulatory mandates.
  • Managed end-to-end project delivery by engaging all required applications.
  • Participated in solution discussions, user acceptance testing, and test script reviews to ensure quality standards.
  • Tracked milestones to guarantee timely project completion within committed timelines.
  • Delivered BRDs for 43% of overall volume, achieving highest contribution in the team.

Senior Manager /Manager

standard chartered global business services
Chennai
06.2016 - 12.2021

Supported digital transformations to enhance client onboarding experience.

Drove operational automation and process improvements in retail banking onboarding for deposits.

Collaborated with Group project team and country stakeholders on requirements and solution review.

Delivered 35 FTE benefits through successful ICM implementation across nine countries.

Reviewed functional specification documents and provided feedback on ICM integration.

Participated in daily calls and ensured effective communication among all stakeholders.

Tracked project status, highlighting risks and potential obstacles for decision-making.

Assisted in UAT, UVT, go-live processes, and post-go-live monitoring.

Team Leader

Scope International
Chennai
12.2005 - 10.2016
  • Engaged in diverse roles within India operations ,EBBS projects and phone banking unit

Team Manager

Barclays shared services
Chennai
10.2012 - 06.2016

Managed a team averaging 30 members, monitoring production and implementing action plans for performance improvement.

Drove lean initiatives, resulting in enhanced efficiency through reduced transaction times.

Led a specialized team addressing escalated complaints and quality assurance issues.

Contributed as a core member of employee engagement team, supporting initiatives for entire BSS workforce.

Education

MBA - Marketing Management

Annamalai University
Chennai
04-2004

BBA - Accounts

Ethiraj College For Women.
Chennai
04-2001

Skills

  • Project management
  • People management
  • Process improvement
  • Risk management
  • Problem solving

Timeline

Associate Vice President

STANDARD CHARTERED GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES
04.2024 - Current

Senior Manager

STANDARD CHARTERTED
01.2022 - 03.2024

Senior Manager /Manager

standard chartered global business services
06.2016 - 12.2021

Team Manager

Barclays shared services
10.2012 - 06.2016

Team Leader

Scope International
12.2005 - 10.2016

MBA - Marketing Management

Annamalai University

BBA - Accounts

Ethiraj College For Women.
UMAMAHESWARI KARTHIKEYAN