UMESH ANKUSH SAWANT
Pune
Summary
Seasoned IT professional with 18 years of overall experience, including over 15 years of expertise in Finacle Core Banking solutions with specialization in the Finance (General Ledger) module. Proven track record in GL module configuration, posting rule setup, and end-to-end financial process support across global banking environments. Extensive experience with DBS Bank (10 years), including 3.5 years in Singapore and 11 months in Hong Kong, with major contributions in Finacle implementation, customization, and production support. Strong in techno-functional delivery with hands-on skills in Oracle PL/SQL, Finacle scripting, Unix scripting, and integration via Finacle Integrator (FI).
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Finacle Lead
DBS Bank Ltd.
01.2022 - Current
- Configured and maintained the GL module, including Chart of Accounts, posting rules, and automated journal entries, resulting in improved accuracy and efficiency of financial postings.
- Led requirement analysis and gap analysis sessions that identified key process enhancements, contributing to a 20% reduction in manual interventions.
- Delivered user training workshops and developed comprehensive SOPs and training manuals, increasing user adoption and reducing onboarding time by 30%.
- Designed and developed custom Finacle menus, reports (MRT & Jasper), batch jobs, and product menus, enhancing system usability and reporting capabilities.
- Developed and optimized complex PL/SQL procedures for financial reconciliations, decreasing reconciliation time by 25%.
- Supported Finacle Integrator (FI) interfaces and managed End of Day/Beginning of Day (EOD/BOD) processing, ensuring smooth system operations with zero downtime.
- Resolved approximately 500 issues in Finacle Core Banking L2 support within a short timeframe, reducing ticket volume by 50% year-over-year despite frequent UR deployments, significantly improving system stability.
- Provided end-to-end L2 production support for Finacle Core Banking at DBS Singapore, reporting directly to the Vice President; ensured business continuity through root cause analysis, incident resolution, and disaster recovery support.
- Led performance optimization initiatives including batch monitoring, query tuning, and job sequence improvements, which accelerated batch processing times by 15%. Supported multiple critical interfaces (IMEX, FACTORPRO, JEDI, ILMS, IPE, GIRO) to maintain seamless data flows.
- Collaborated with business partners in weekly JIRA meetings to prioritize issues and assess customer impact, improving SLA adherence by 20%.
Spearheaded strategic improvement projects such as SOA generation support, year-end/month-end processing, and data patching via JIRA. Contributed to a POC for migrating legacy systems to AWS Cloud, laying the groundwork for modernization efforts.
Senior Associate – Financial Consolidator (Data Mart)
DBS Bank Ltd.
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Designed and developed CLS migration using API-based JSON loads to Oracle Exadata, improving data transfer efficiency by 30% and reducing migration errors by 25%.
- Led end-to-end support for data warehouse and ETL analytics tools, including advanced PL/SQL development, performance tuning, and automation of reporting processes, resulting in a 20% reduction in report generation time.
- Conducted root cause analysis and resolved critical production issues related to GL breaks and OBIEE/QlikView discrepancies, achieving a 99.9% system uptime and minimizing business disruption.
- Managed user requests, change tickets, and business reporting enhancements by coordinating with stakeholders, performing impact analysis, and delivering solutions that improved SLA compliance by 15%.
- Supported UAT coordination, environment configuration, and provided regular business updates on production fixes and batch improvements, contributing to a 10% acceleration in monthly batch processing times.
System Analyst – Finacle Core & Data Warehouse
Comtel Solutions Pte Ltd (Client: DBS Bank, Singapore)
06.2015 - 01.2019
- - Provided L2 production support for Singapore Loan Core Banking (Finacle).
- - Ensured system stability during month-end, year-end, and DR activities.
- - Involved in query tuning, batch improvement, and Finacle API enhancements.
- - Developed ETL processes and performance-tuned PL/SQL scripts.
Technology Analyst / Team Lead
Infosys Technologies Ltd.
01.2007 - 06.2015
- Reported as Technology Analyst to the Program Manager, supervising a team of 8 and coordinating multiple projects to deliver seamless service and production support across several high-profile banking clients.
- Participated in enhancement projects for database synchronization, interfaces, and Finacle Core implementations for two major national banks, improving data accuracy and system efficiency.
- Led feasibility analysis, platform selection, utility design, coding, and troubleshooting, resulting in a 20% reduction in development cycle time and improved solution stability.
- Managed requirements gathering, fit-gap analysis, customization finalization, and maintained strong client relationships, contributing to a 95% client satisfaction rating.
- Delivered end-to-end production support including Finacle Core customizations, report development, disaster recovery drills, and Year-End activities, ensuring zero downtime across multiple bank branches and versions.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Modern College of Engineering, Pune University
Pune 01.2005
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Eklavya Polytechinic
Pune07.2002
Skills
- - Finacle Core Banking (GL Module) Configuration & Customization
- - GL Mapping, Chart of Accounts, Posting Rules, Automated Entries
- - Oracle SQL, PL/SQL (Procedures, Functions, Triggers)
- - Finacle Scripting, Unix Shell Scripting, Report Development (MRT, Jasper)
- - Finacle Integrator (FI) & Third-Party System Integration
- - SIT/UAT Execution, Defect Management & Functional Testing
- - EOD/BOD, EOM Process Support & Reconciliation
- - Requirement Gathering, Gap Analysis & Business Process Discovery
- - User Training, SOP Documentation, Stakeholder Communication
Certification
- - AWS Certification (In Progress)
- - Big Data Course – UPx Academy
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Languages: Marathi, Hindi, English
Awards
- Best Performer Award – DBS Bank (2021), - Star Performer – DBS Bank (Q2, 2016)
PERSONAL DETAILS
- - Date of Birth: 15-June-1984
- - Nationality: Indian
- - Passport: N7674391 (Valid till 11-Feb-2026)
- - Preferred Location: Singapore
Timeline
Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Finacle Lead
DBS Bank Ltd.
01.2022 - Current
Senior Associate – Financial Consolidator (Data Mart)
DBS Bank Ltd.
01.2019 - 01.2022
System Analyst – Finacle Core & Data Warehouse
Comtel Solutions Pte Ltd (Client: DBS Bank, Singapore)
06.2015 - 01.2019
Technology Analyst / Team Lead
Infosys Technologies Ltd.
01.2007 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Modern College of Engineering, Pune University
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Eklavya Polytechinic