Experience

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  Montran India

  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Manager- Payments Business Analyst

    • Sep 2023 - Present
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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  NatWest Group

  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Lead Business Analyst

    • Apr 2022 - Sep 2023
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

    Possess extensive working knowledge of SEPA products (SCT and SDD) through experience utilizing the FIS product suite, OPF.

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  Volante Technologies

  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Senior Business Analyst

    • Aug 2020 - Mar 2022
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

    Played a Key role as Business Analyst,1) Experienced in payments domain with expertise in ISO 20022, SWIFT MT messages.2) Extensively worked on End-to-End flow of cross border payment, based on Volante Product-Volpay3) SPOC for SWIFT Product and implemented Cross Border successfully for Investec Bank, UK.

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  Infosys

  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Senior Consultant

    • Jun 2018 - Aug 2020
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

    Key role includes Requirement gathering from Stake holders and drafting Functional Specification document.Summary of Business Analysis & Technical Communication Skills: -1) Requirements Management: Gathered requirements from stakeholders and drafted comprehensive Functional Specification Documents, ensuring clear communication and project alignment.2) Effective Communication: Conducted walkthroughs of Functional Specifications for both business and technical teams, obtaining signoffs and fostering a collaborative environment.3) Data Analysis Expertise: Applied analytical skills to SEPA Instant and other payment products, contributing valuable insights to project development.4) Technical Knowledge Sharing: Provided walkthroughs of Functional Specifications to development and testing teams, facilitating clear understanding of requirements and promoting successful project implementation.

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  Cognizant

  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Senior Associate

    • Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

    Played a key role as a Payment-SME in Barclays Bank UK's SEPA project, focusing on Structural Reform Program (SRP) which includes Sort code migration (SCM) & Separate the Bank (STB) and effectively analyze and interpret business requirements and functional specifications documents.Summary of Testing and Payments Expertise:1) Test Design & Execution: Created high-quality test cases and ensured successful delivery of benchmark testing deliverables.2) Team Leadership: Guided the testing team through preparation and execution phases, fostering a collaborative environment.3)Technical Expertise: Managed core modules during System Integration Testing (SIT), demonstrating strong understanding of complex systems.4)Knowledge Sharing & Training: Mentored new team members in Payments and provided comprehensive SEPA payments training, fostering team growth and knowledge transfer.5) Project Management:Prepared core modules of GPP for SIT release, contributing to project success through effective planning and execution.6) End-to-End Testing: Developed test scenarios for various testing levels, including System Integration Testing and End-to-End testing, ensuring comprehensive system coverage.7) Business Acumen: Actively engaged with clients, participated in discussions and walkthrough sessions, and effectively translated business requirements into actionable testing plans.8) Quality Assurance: Attended Defect Triage and Management calls, actively contributing to identifying, prioritizing, and resolving defects for optimal product quality.

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  SQS Group

  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Test Engineer

    • Jul 2013 - Aug 2015
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

    Possess in-depth experience with the Global Pay Plus (GPP) product, having actively participated in System Testing (ST), System Integration Testing (SIT), and Regression Testing.1) Collaborated with SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) and Business Analysts to ensure high-quality product delivery through:(i) Coordinating live test region file uploads.(ii) Contributing to the creation of test scenarios, test cases, and repositories.

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  Royal Bank of Scotland Business

  • Chennai

  • Executive

    • Sep 2008 - Jul 2013
    • Chennai

    Proven track record of managing large volumes of banking transactions, effectively monitoring the clearing process, and delivering accurate MIS reports, showcasing strong multitasking skills.1) Expertise in SWIFT: Processed MT 103 and MT 202 messages (electronic and manual) through the SWIFT gateway.2) Quality assurance: Ensured accuracy by guiding repairers, providing feedback on errors, and updating MIS data daily.3) Teamwork & Training: Led work allocation and query handling, trained new team members in Delhi, and conducted daily huddles to share best practices.4) Leadership & Support: Served as a back-up for the team leader, empowered new processors, and supported investigations on payment routing.5) Process improvement: Identified and implemented process optimization opportunities.6) Compliance & Security: Adhered to all information security policies and KYC/AML regulations.

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  UAE Exchange & Financial Services Ltd

  • Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Senior Officer

    • Oct 2005 - Sep 2008
    • Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India

    1) Cashier: Proficient in handling both INR and foreign currencies, providing exceptional customer service.2) Forex Specialist: Quoted competitive rates for FFMCs, banks, and individual clients.3) Product Knowledge: Possess a deep understanding of Foreign Exchange, Insurance, and Mutual Funds.4) Compliance Expertise: Served as an Audit Compliance Officer, ensuring adherence to financial regulations.5) Record Management: Skilled in preparing Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) and maintaining accurate records.