UME SALMA MANIYAR
Bangalore,KA
Summary
Dynamic specialist in BFSI and reinsurance with expertise in operations, project and program management, governance frameworks, and regulatory compliance. PMP-certified with a proven ability in risk mitigation, change management, and cross-functional leadership within global financial operations. Adept at fostering team collaboration and driving results through innovative strategies and effective communication. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and a strong commitment to delivering impactful outcomes that enhance organizational performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AVP – Group IGR & IGT Governance Treasury
Swiss Re Global Business Solutions India Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - Current
- Lead governance processes for Intra Group Retrocession & Transactions (IGR & IGT) across Property & Casualty and Life & Health portfolios.
- Draft and finalize contracts in collaboration with legal and regulatory teams, ensuring 100% compliance.
- Improve QA accuracy to 98.5% through standardized checklists and process manuals.
- Serve as audit liaison for GIA, KPMG, MAS, and FINMA; manage planning, data submission, and remediation.
- Conduct RCSA to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Implement process controls with defined tolerance limits to mitigate operational risks.
- Coordinate with Treasury, Legal, Risk & Compliance, and executive leadership for seamless execution.
- Organize IGR Committee Board meetings and global workshops; lead change initiatives for process improvement.
Project Manager
Wells Fargo Solutions Pvt Ltd
10.2012 - 09.2018
- Managed Title Commitment process for mortgage documentation validation.
- Led transition projects across full lifecycle, improving delivery timelines and quality.
- Created project schedules using MS Project; tracked KPIs and distributed status reports.
- Maintained Statements of Work, Risk Logs, and Issue Logs.
- Transitioned investment and operations processes to offshore teams, reducing delays by 20%.
Assistant Manager – Operations
HSBC Electronic Data Processing India Pvt Ltd
06.2004 - 04.2012
- Managed UK card fraud detection across Debit, Credit, and Business cards.
- Resolved customer service failures, increasing resolution rate to 80%.
- Developed standardized response templates and secure email formats for customer interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Karnataka University
Belgaum, Karnataka, India04.2004
Skills
- Project management
- Effective change implementation
- Regulatory compliance frameworks
- Risk management strategies
- Regulatory adherence
- Stakeholder management
- Management of intra-group transactions
- Operational efficiency management
- Cross-departmental collaboration
Accomplishments
- Gold Coin Award Recipient
- Multiple “Team of the Quarter” Awards
- Several “Top Performer” Awards
- Recognized for excellence in service delivery by stakeholders and clients
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Scrum Master
- PROSCI Certified
- IBM Blueworks Live Trained
- Lean and Yellow Belt Trained
- LWS1 Certified (Swiss Re Reinsurance Course)
- Business Analyst using Power BI (Edureka Certified)
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Hindi (Proficient)
French (Intermediate)
Timeline
AVP – Group IGR & IGT Governance Treasury
Swiss Re Global Business Solutions India Pvt Ltd
10.2018 - Current
Project Manager
Wells Fargo Solutions Pvt Ltd
10.2012 - 09.2018
Assistant Manager – Operations
HSBC Electronic Data Processing India Pvt Ltd
06.2004 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Commerce -
Karnataka University
INTERESTS
Fitness & Nutrition, Reading, Writing