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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Lead a Global shared services team that provides supplier facilities onboarding, assessment, and audit administration services to all our markets and divestitures across multiple compliance subject matters, including Responsible Sourcing and Supply Chain Security. Along with the team, responsible to ensure that the processes build are aiming at effective risk monitoring and assessment of social, safety and security risks in the supply chain. One of the other focus area is to identify opportunities to leverage audit programs and technological solutions to improve risk monitoring and mitigation capabilities. Provide support to associates and leaders around the world as they work to drive execution of our supply chain compliance programs within our retail and sourcing businesses.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Was a "Global Build Lead" for one of the key regulatory workflow tools, which consumes regulatory changes from all regulators where HSBC has a presence, performs the analysis and then enables 1st & 2nd line of defence users to manage the record through its workflow- Responsible to manage the overall build of this global workflow tool - Manage the Development & Transformation resources to achieve the objectives and goals to enhance & improve the workflow tool- Ensure that the changes are released into production regularly & seamlessly- It is a mandated workflow tool within the firm, to be used for all Regulatory Development, Consultation & Fines & Enforcement records across all divisions & Jurisdictions, hence the role constantly brings challenges- Coach and develop me team members, in achieving their individual goals and move ahead towards their aspirations and passion

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Playing a crucial role in the team in managing a big Programme in the Branch network space, which has an multi-million $ investment. Working closely with the Sr. Programme Manager and Business Sponsor in driving the overall programme forward. Other Key Activities & Accomplishments- Responsible to perform all standard activities in the capacity of a Transformation Programme Manage- Brought a lot of key structures in the programme- Engaged in key business activities such as solidifying the Business Cases with senior leaders in the markets to interlock the funds & benefits - Effectively co-managing the programme resource plan (30+ transformation resources)- Produced a robust KPI/MI on overall investment from markets. This is giving the sponsor the right level of insight in terms of forecasting and trajectory - SPOT Audit was conducted and I was instrumental in working and guiding the team to properly manage the documentation. One of the first big programme to get a “Green” status in the Audit

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Global Delivery Lead / Project Manager for a Digital Solution. This is one of the most important Digital solution to our customer during the COVID situation.I was a part of Multi-Channels (Video & LiveForms) and worked closely with the Global Product Owners. I was responsible to perform all standard activities in the capacity of a Global Project Manager. Other key activities & accomplishments- With the Global Product Owner, involved in strategizing the proposition for the firm- Brought strong governance and detailed structure to the overall programme- Was instrumental in defining ways of working- With the Global Product Owner, managed the global product backlog - Engaging, Guiding & Mentoring country PM’s in managing the project effectively & efficiently

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Previous engagement as a "Global Project Manager"For a new FX digital retail product: Was responsible for managing the programme, to deploy a new FX digital product (Global Transfers) to HSBC customersFor a Target Operating Model Programme for Wealth RM: Was responsible for managing the programme, to create & define an International Client “Target Operating Mode (TOM)” for client facing groups to reduce the risks associated with cross boarder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

I was responsible for managing strategies projects & programmes within settlements (EQ & FICC) group in Bangalore. - Managed several initiations in the capacity of a Project Manager, which in GS comprised of Business Analyst, Test Lead, Change & Implementation/Deployment Manager roles- Managed & coordinated the Overall Recruitment Process for Programme/Project Managers & Business Analysts (incl. VP levels) for Bangalore office. Also streamlined & standardised the entire recruitment processAccomplishment- Project managed work-flow tool for prematching, fails & inventory management functions globally between departments. 300+ users impacted globally & the overall benefit of this project was to save 10+ HC globally. I successfully managed the pilot launch for 2 teams, which comprised of 40 users.

Hong Kong Sar

I was responsible for managing strategies projects & programmes within settlements (EQ & FICC) group in Bangalore. - Managed several initiations in the capacity of a Project Manager, which in GS comprised of Business Analyst, Test Lead, Change & Implementation/Deployment Manager roles- Managed & coordinated the Overall Recruitment Process for Programme/Project Managers & Business Analysts (incl. VP levels) for Bangalore office. Also streamlined & standardised the entire recruitment process- Mentored many in the organization to guide them in their careersSelected Accomplishments- Project managed a large-scale global strategic programme to replace legacy settlement system. The overall programme benefits were estimated @ US$4.5mm yearly savings after full rolled- In 5 years, successfully Implemented the new system in 16 countries in ASP region + in EC ICDS [changed to 40+ impacted systems, 75+ users involved in project working groups, 100+ users during UAT, 700+ users globally using the system]. - After the initial successful launch in EC, I performed a detailed post project review & brought several structures & changes to the way the programme was managed. This enabled the programme to be more effective & efficient in the subsequent rollouts- Gained International Experience working in Hong Kong for 2.5yrs, & spent good amount of time working in London, Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, China & Mumbai.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

I was responsible for managing settlement functions for various EU markets- Enhanced metrics & reporting process & created several templates to provide greater transparency to senior management- Redesigned & structured operations cost allocation analysis. Used to allocate operational costs back to the Business- Created a comprehensive Depth Chart for the team & standardized the process, which helped mgmt to determine training needs for the team- Executed various initiatives to streamline & improve the process to make it more efficient & thus increasing STPSelected Accomplishments- Member of pilot program to set-up Securities Settlement Department in Bangalore location- Involved in various migrations from London through onsitetraining to expand Settlements group in Bangalore office over 4yrs (from 7 to 30+ HC)- During 2007-08 credit crises, managed & coordinated within few teams within our department to achieve targeted efficiency gains (cost reduction) of 15%, without significant technology effort.

Bengaluru Area, India

Hyderabad Area, India

Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom), Business/Commerce, General

Activities and Societies: Badminton, Quizzing & Cricket

High School