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USHA VENKATESH PRASAD
Business Analyst
Bengaluru
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Summary
CSPO-certified Business Analyst with 9 years in financial services, skilled in data analysis, requirements gathering, and process optimization. Experienced in leading legacy modernization and data transformation projects across India, the UK, and the US. Proficient in bridging business and technology, with hands-on expertise in SQL, JIRA, Confluence, and Finbourne migration to drive efficiency and future-ready data solutions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Consultant – Business Analysis
Northern Trust
09.2024 - Current
- Lead business analysis for a multi-million-dollar legacy modernization and IT transformation program, consolidating data within Finbourne.
- Collaborate with 3–4 Agile teams across India, the UK, and the US to define business and functional requirements.
- Analyze SQL (DB2, Snowflake), and Cosmos DB data, improving accuracy.
- Develop user stories, workflows, and acceptance criteria in JIRA and Confluence.
- Coordinate UAT and rollout, achieving approximately 95% defect resolution pre-go-live.
- Work with architects and engineers to assess technical feasibility and integration impacts.
- Analyzed business requirements and provided strategic recommendations, enhancing operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Facilitated stakeholder workshops to gather insights, aligning project goals with business objectives and improving team collaboration.
- Developed comprehensive process documentation and workflow diagrams, streamlining project execution and minimizing delays in deliverables.
Technical Coordinator (Junior BA) – Operations Research Analysis (ORA)
Northern Trust
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Supported requirement gathering and UAT for enhancements to ORA tools.
- Contributed to automation projects using Alteryx, reducing manual effort by approximately 25%.
- Performed root-cause analysis on recurring exceptions, cutting volume by approximately 30%.
- Developed process documentation and operational workflows, enhancing team efficiency and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and implement system improvements, resulting in streamlined operations and reduced errors.
- Conducted data analysis and generated reports to support decision-making, improving resource allocation and operational effectiveness.
- Facilitated training sessions for team members on new tools and systems, fostering a knowledgeable workforce and enhancing productivity.
- Analyzed resource allocation to identify areas of potential cost savings or efficiency gains without compromising quality or service delivery.
Senior Financial Analyst – APAC Accounting
Northern Trust
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Led the financial analysis for APAC regions, enhancing reporting accuracy and streamlining month-end close processes.
- Managed investment reporting for GIC (Singapore sovereign fund) with 100% accuracy and compliance.
- Liaised between the Middle Office and Operations to streamline exception handling, reducing turnaround by approximately 20%.
- Documented client requirements and standardized reporting processes regionally.
- Developed and implemented automated financial reporting tools, significantly reducing manual effort and improving data integrity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive compliance with local regulations, ensuring adherence to financial reporting standards.
Financial Analyst
Northern Trust
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Supported financial reviews and audits for institutional clients.
- Designed process maps to eliminate redundancies and improve efficiency.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and support strategic decision-making, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline reporting processes, improving accuracy and reducing turnaround time for monthly reports.
- Led the implementation of automated financial reporting tools, increasing accuracy and significantly reducing manual processing time.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
Tax Associate
Ocwen Financial Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (APAC)
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Prepared and validated tax filings for U.S. Homeowners Association, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Streamlined tax preparation processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted thorough audits of tax filings, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks.
Education
PG Diploma - Business Administration
St. Joseph’s College of Commerce
Bangalore01.2016
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
National Degree College
Bangalore01.2013
Skills
Business Analysis
Certification
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) | Scrum Alliance | 2025
Interests
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Software
Bloomberg
Rapido SQL
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
French
Beginner (A1)
Tamil
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Consultant – Business Analysis
Northern Trust
09.2024 - Current
Technical Coordinator (Junior BA) – Operations Research Analysis (ORA)
Northern Trust
09.2021 - 08.2024
Senior Financial Analyst – APAC Accounting
Northern Trust
09.2018 - 08.2021
Financial Analyst
Northern Trust
09.2016 - 08.2018
Tax Associate
Ocwen Financial Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (APAC)
09.2014 - 03.2015
PG Diploma - Business Administration
St. Joseph’s College of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
National Degree College