Gyanandsing Prayagsing (Vicky) Email & Phone Number

Luxembourg

Luxembourg

Promoted to implement the strategic initiatives of the bank for the local transfer agency activities and fund distribution services in Luxembourg with 60+ team members as well as the offshored business in India. Key achievements include:• Member of the management board of SGSS and member of the Senior Management Executive of SG Luxembourg• Leading the bank’s strategic committees for compliance, risk, audit, new product/clients as well as Fintech/Start-ups• Directing the execution of complex, sensitive and deadline-driven projects such as migration, ETF businesses, Direct ordering, major system upgrades and new strategic client onboarding• Establishing efficient working model with Ireland, Italy, Nantes and Frankfurt for the in-sourced activities via automation and leveraging on local development strategies• Pioneering the implementation of several transformation initiatives such as Agility-at-Scale methodologies, Lean Management, Off-shoring and KYC automation• Partnering with the Data Protection Officer to set the data governance framework including set up of register of processes, procedures, data management with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)• Successfully creating and executing the roadmap in line with the annual budget, as well as ensuring continuous development with non-budgeted initiatives

Luxembourg

Selected by the Chief Operating Officer to lead a team of 5 business experts and 140+ indirect reports of the fund distribution value chain. Key achievements included:• Acted as a strategic advisor and counsel to the COO on critical topics including regulatory changes, budget estimation & planning, optimizing employee experience and the business governance structure• Developed, coached and mentored the business experts guiding them through the delivery of business and regulatory projects• Led the implementation of business intelligence tool – BI MicroStrategy – which enabled real time reporting, production of quality board reports and key performance indicators• Key leader of an organization restructuring initiative involving tight project timeframe, mobilization of several staffs and reallocation of activities to maximize competences synergies• Rolled out the set-up of multiple regulatory obligations such as AML 4th & 5th Directives, GDPR, FATCA/CRS and LBR reporting• Streamlined the client services processes by developing client relationships with frequent service reviews, thorough management of the key performance indicators and implement recommendations for service improvement• Coordinated internal communications with key stakeholders including compliance, audit, risk, ITEC and legal teams to foster cross-departmental relationships and enhance team skills and competences

Luxembourg

Hired to manage the registration team with 30+ AML/KYC Officers focused on delivering account opening and account maintenance as well as ongoing due diligence exercises as per Service Level Agreements. Key achievements included:• Successfully delivered strategic projects such as automated AML Module in the TA systems, online dashboard for activity monitoring via workflow management tools • Semi-automated the yearly ongoing due diligence process with real time scope preparation and bulk mailing to investors with potential for full automation• Implemented several recommendations from the Compliance Team including the creation of the Investor Assessment Committees, daily screening of investors, checks on various Sanctions & Embargoes list• Conducted successfully several remedial exercises including a global review on politically exposed persons (PEP), authorised signatory screening, risk level reviews and procedure updates• Worked with internal stakeholders for the creation of a Private Equity & Real Estate (PERE) business line and supporting the parallel run until migration• Trained and coached the agents to perform proper customer due diligence by fostering a compliance and risk averse culture and optimizing AML surveillance through continuous training program

Luxembourg

Recruited to manage the client services team comprising of 45+ staffs for the full product range. Key achievements included:• Integral member for the implementation of several new product lines such as KIID, PRIIPS, Regulatory Filing and Data & Document Dissemination• Acted as escalation point for 300+ clients for the different business units and managed the fund data management team delivering publication & control of static and dynamic data to 200+ data vendors worldwide• Developed several tools for operational efficiencies including automated static data control report, ongoing charges calculation engine, SRRI calculation modules and PDF compare processes• Worked in tandem with sales offices in France, UK, Zurich, Brussels and Hong Kong for cross-selling opportunities and led the onboarding of several major asset managers with such business growth and new business development• Implemented a new governance framework with operational & financial metrics, creation of new service level agreements, set-up of new procedures and workflow management• Collaborated with external providers for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiatives and implemented over 10+ robots for the management of data

Luxembourg

Transferred to Deutsche Bank’s Luxembourg office to lead the development of the custody division and other strategic projects developed by the centre of excellence in Mauritius. Key achievements included:• Implemented the custody architecture for the administered funds including the set-up of the systems, the dematerialisation of all documents and creation of the procedures and workflows• Set up the global in-sourcing service between Luxembourg and Mauritius for administrative tasks and financial report productions• Deployed several critical projects developed in Mauritius within 6 months such as deal flow management, accounting and reporting tools• Delivered a comprehensive service for a large portfolio of securitisation vehicles including transaction management with Frankfurt and India and AML/KYC reviews• Conducted several board meetings for the administered funds with validation of board packs, board resolutions, client meetings and validation investment decisions• Provided expertise to the Fund Services, Capital Markets, and the Transaction Management Team to define areas for new business development.

Mauritius

Recruited as Senior Agent and eventually promoted as Head of Operations to manage the registration, domiciliation and fund administration team• Served as member of the executive board and held directorship role in over 250+ fund structures• Built up a new team of 20+ Administrative agents to perform client onboarding including AML/KYC checks, review of client documentation for account opening and reporting to the local authorities• Set up the governance framework for the day-to-day operations including coordination with brokers, execution of FXs and orders, bank payments (swift), preparation of contract notes and maintenance of shareholder register• Led the implementation of the Business Continuity Plan in Dubai and performed several onsite tests successfully• Carried out a multi-billion deal for an Indian IPO and made a profit of above USD6million with basis point negotiations with brokers• Coordinated the implementation, testing and successful deployment of projects developed by the local development hub.

Mauritius

• Worked in tandem with education professionals to provide teaching programmes for MBA students covering core aspects of the degree including managing strategic change, corporate business policy, corporate strategy, strategic and business management• Has contributed expert and professional advice to over 10 MBA dissertations

Mauritius

• Responsible for the effective administration and management of global business vehicles, international and foreign businesses and a large portfolio of trusts to achieve set targets• Undertaking reviews of corporate and legal documentation to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and local legislations• Maintaining strong communication links with stakeholders, coordinating and leading board meetings for companies in administration and delivering high level reports

• Responsible for the effective administration and management of global business vehicles, international and foreign businesses and a large portfolio of trusts to achieve set targets• Undertaking reviews of corporate and legal documentation to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and local legislations• Maintaining strong communication links with stakeholders, coordinating and leading board meetings for companies in administration and delivering high level reports

Mauritius

• Delivering comprehensive support to the management team to facilitate in the effective management and administration of a portfolio of global business companies

Mba, General Management

Post Graduate Diploma, Business Studies

Bsc Hons Agriculture With Management, Agriculture & Management