Siddhesh Sawant Email & Phone Number

In my current role at Deutsche Bank, I play a pivotal part in contributing to the successful implementation and evolution of critical initiatives within the Financial Crime Compliance domain. I collaborate with various teams to ensure the seamless rollout of essential tools and processes. Here's a snapshot of my key responsibilities:🌍 Global Roadmap Planning:I work closely with the PO to strategize and plan a comprehensive global roadmap for the deployment of IPB's pivotal Screening tool.🔍 Requirements Definition and Operational Excellence:I define meticulous requirements, ops processes, solutions, and comprehensive communication for the deployment of AFC tools in multiple IPB locations,🚀 End-to-End Solution Delivery: In collaboration with regional squads, I orchestrate and execute end-to-end solution delivery, encompassing solution design, system development, integration, testing and smooth handover to RTB operations.🤝 Vendor Collaboration: I foster strong relationships with our vendor partners, overseeing the implementation of deliverables and supporting the PO in contract negotiations.🔍 Oversight and Proactive Problem-Solving:I maintain a vigilant oversight of execution across all regions and locations, promptly identifying and escalating risks and issues, contributing to effective problem-solving.📄 Documentation and Validation:I am responsible for updating and maintaining documents, such as use-cases, test-cases, and KOP. Additionally, coordinate demos and UAT to validate user requirements and verify solutions across different regions.🌐 Change Management:I lead the change management effort, encompassing the preparation and delivery of training materials to ensure a smooth transition.📈 Keeping Pace with Innovation:In a fast-evolving landscape, I remain committed to staying up-to-date with the latest business practices and emerging technologies.

Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Provided expertise on the systems capabilities/ limitations as related to the business goals• Conducted impact & opportunity assessments regarding the cost/ benefit of proposed projects• Created use cases and formal requirements documents• Implemented the technology and process solutions from concept till its completion• Supported the Project Management, Application Development, and QA Team throughout the development lifecycle

Pune Area, India

In my previous role at HSBC, I played a crucial part in providing Business Analysis (BA) expertise within the Client Onboarding and Referential Domain. Here's an overview of my responsibilities and contributions to the organization.Responsibilities:Understanding Business Needs: Collaborated closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and articulate them effectively. Employed strong business analysis tools and techniques to perform in-depth analysis and data lineage.Stakeholder Engagement: Represented the group on various forums, engaging effectively with stakeholders and end-users.SDLC Expertise: Understood the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and my role as a business analyst in each phase.Bridging the Gap: Acted as a bridge between the business, end-users, development teams, and testing teams. Requirement Gathering: Translated business problems, strategies, and constraints into clear Requirement Specifications.Acceptance Criteria: Documented acceptance criteria to ensure clear validation criteria for each requirement.Functional Testing: Performed functional testing for delivered solutions.Defect Tracking: Tracked and prioritized defects for efficient resolution.Technical Understanding: Understood technical infrastructure and its interconnections for data sharing.Deployment Management: Coordinated the deployment of releases into production environments.Production Support: Provided extended production support to the business.Project Management: Worked on multiple projects and prioritized tasks to meet stringent deadlines.Stakeholder Management: Prioritized optimum stakeholder management.

Mumbai Area, India

Collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs):I collaborated with Compliance team members and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to define transaction monitoring rules, specifically targeting Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Terrorist Financing activities. This collaboration was instrumental in enhancing our organization's ability to identify and mitigate financial crime risks.Strengthening Know Your Customer (KYC) Processes:As part of my responsibilities, I was responsible for documenting deposit-related Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. This included maintaining a comprehensive list of high-risk customer deposits within Actimize. By keeping a keen eye on customer data and potential risks, I contributed to our efforts to maintain a secure and compliant financial environment.Optimizing Efficiency and Integration:To improve operational efficiency, I streamlined manual processing procedures. This optimization not only reduced the risk of errors but also ensured seamless integration with the PEGA environment, creating a smoother workflow for our team.Enhanced Due Diligence and Risk Mitigation:I conducted thorough Customer Due Diligence (CDD) on all clients, ensuring that our organization maintained a high standard of client verification. Additionally, I performed Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) checks on high-risk clients and transactions that raised suspicion. This proactive approach helped mitigate risks and safeguard the organization from potential threats.

Mumbai Area, India

• Collaborated with Financial Advisors and Analysts to understand and analyze Financial Needs Assessment procedures, ensuring compliance and risk considerations• Assessed risks associated with diverse investment opportunities in conjunction with Financial Risk Analysts• Supported the Project Manager in developing project deliverables, defining KPIs, milestones, and estimating resources using MS Project

Mumbai Area, India

• Employed various elicitation techniques, such as interviews, video conferencing, and JAD sessions, to gather requirements from business users effectively• Conducted Gap Analysis by comparing existing manual processes (AS-IS) with proposed automated systems (TO-BE) and formulated precise requirements to bridge the gaps• Authored comprehensive Business Requirement Documents (BRD) and Functional Requirements Documents (FRD) to capture both functional and non-functional requirements

Mumbai Area, India

• Developed and executed comprehensive Test Plans, Test Suites, and Test Cases based on Engineering Requirement Specifications• Represented Client QA in project planning, testing effort estimations, and cross-functional status meetings, reporting directly to the QA Manager• Proficiently utilized ALM application to log and track defects throughout the test execution phase, ensuring streamlined issue resolution

Master’S Degree, Master Of Science In Information Technology

Bachelor’S Degree, Bachelor Of Science In Information Technology

Post Graduate Diploma In Business Administration, Customer Relationship Management (Crm)

High School