Saira Naveed Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

Payment Modernization - T&O Payments- Accountable and responsible for the delivery of multi-million dollar project including straight through processing engine, source data transformation and reporting applications- Supported over all Program Delivery Director to manage multi-million dollar portfolio for payment modernization including budgeting, financial tracking, schedule variances leading to financial variance reporting- Led SteerCo. As well as PMO leadership sessions and maintained alignment with both VP and SVP level as well as senior leadership on project progress using project status reports, executive presentations, visual graphs, dashboards, and process flows- Defined and managed the deliverables of all teams to meet the engagement objectives using defect triages, milestone and deliverable trackers, user case reviews and minutes of meeting- Drafted and reviewed standard project management artefacts including, governance structure, project plans, risk register with mitigation approach, and maintained issues and change management logs- Worked with functional and QA team for user acceptance testing process and worked closely with release management teams to develop implementation rollout plans and procedures- Established and maintained effective communication cross teams with all stakeholders to prioritize and organize task engagement, escalations, and issue resolutions daily

Pakistan

- Performed business research and feasibility analysis for strategic business expansion in the North American market- Performed business and subject matter research and analysis regarding enterprise risk management and retail banking solutions.- Managed projects, related communication and took ownership and responsibility for service delivery to clients.- Identified and assessed internal and client-specific business requirements to be incorporated in web applications.- Ensured timely completion of requirements through efficient design and effective execution of development plans using architecture process flows and interface views.- Performed and supervised solutions testing which included user acceptance test logs.- Delivered trainings and subject matter concepts to team members and clients, which is mandatory for better understanding and development of solutions architecture and workflows.- Lead full cycle implementation of Consumer Banking Personal Loan and Auto Loan automation application in Samba Bank Limited, Pakistan which included two-way integration with core banking system.- Lead full cycle implementation of Internal credit risk rating models (FRR, ORR) in Faysal Bank Limited, Pakistan along with automation of partial loan origination and approval process at the bank.

Karachi, Pakistan

- Lead full cycle implementation of bank’s internal models including CAR, ICAAP and Stress models for Burgan Bank, Kuwait.- Lead full cycle implementation of loan origination process for Corporate and SME for Soneri Bank, Pakistan and NIB Bank, Pakistan.- Designed and analyzed functionalities (limit management, collateral management etc.), templates (reports, forms etc.), workflows and other features to be embedded in LOS solution.- Designed and analyzed financial loan calculation models for corporate and consumer segment products for development including financial statements automation (FS engine).- Liaised between client and programmers for development of subject-related functionalities.- Assessed and developed CAR, ICAAP and Stress calculation models and prototypes for technology resources.- Supervised application testing, UAT exercises, requirements and change log documentation.- Was responsible for project status updates, project plans, cost estimations and communication between stakeholders.

Karachi, Pakistan

- Managed business requirements gathering, documentation and analysis for compliance processes.- Assisted client in standardization of existing Policies and Procedures, in accordance with CBB’s Rules and Regulations.- Designed a comprehensive framework of self-assessment questionnaires used for compliance.- Developed Key Risk and Performance Indicators (KRIs, KPIs) for performance monitoring and risk mitigation.- Assisted compliance department in mapping of rules, regulations and activities to respective employees for compliance monitoring and performance evaluation.- Responsible for project related communication post project live including error resolution and tracking.- Conducted subject related training during project implementation to client.- Prepared user acceptance test logs, coordinated UAT exercises and coordinated with in-house technology teams for black box testing cycles.- Prepared user manuals (technical, training) for web applications.- Trained staff in UAT and documentation methods.

Karachi, Pakistan

- Designed and analyzed developments required for conducting online trainings, training work flows and training feedbacks.- Suggested the best possible way of enhancing the training culture with the aid of online training techniques- Assisted client in transition of training needs assessment survey and feedbacks.- Reviewed training policies and procedures and revised framework implementation where needed- Designed different course materials for trainings held organization-wide.- Managed social media platforms for marketing and implementation announcements.- Prepared and released “Risk Check” (company newsletter announcing risks and losses for the current issue)

Paf-Base, Korangi Creek, Karachi.

Taught English proficiency and oral communication skills which included writing and presentations

Project Management Professional, Project Management

Diploma, Project Management Professional

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

Bba, Human Resources

Activities and Societies: The Attitude Enhancement Society (TAES)

A'Levels, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Urdu

Activities and Societies: Head of Students Council

O'Levels, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Urdu, Computer Studies, Pakistan Studies, Islamiat, Maths

Activities and Societies: Head of Students Council, Dramatics, Debates, Art exhibits, Science Model competitions