Results-driven Business Analyst with expertise in Banking & Financial
Services, specializing in business and data analytics, BI solutions,
and process optimization. Skilled in Power BI, SQL, and Excel,
delivering actionable insights to enhance efficiency and
profitability. Adept at requirement gathering, stakeholder management,
and automation, driving strategic business growth.
Education
Master of Commerce - University of Pune (2017 -
2019)
Bachelor of Commerce - University of Pune (2012 -
2015)
Work History
Business Analyst
- BNP Paribas India Solutions Pvt Ltd, Bangalore (April 2023 -
Present)
Translated 80+ User Stories & 50+ Use Cases with clear acceptance
criteria, ensuring seamless development.
Conducted AS-IS/TO-BE and GAP Analysis using BPMN & Flowcharts
(Aris) to enhance process efficiency.
Led 15+ requirement gathering sessions, delivering BRD, FRD,
Change Requests, and ensuring 100% alignment with business goals.
Managed stakeholders, organizing workshops, interviews, and
brainstorming sessions, resulting in 90% stakeholder satisfaction.
Defined and prioritized business requirements using MoSCoW and
Business Value Methods, optimizing project impact.
Assisted in sprint planning by refining user stories, adding
acceptance criteria, and estimating effort for development teams.
Conducted Root Cause & Gap Analysis, achieving 95% on-time
payments and reporting improvements via weekly dashboards.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create Work Breakdown
Structures (WBS) for sprint planning and delivery.
Led automation initiatives, reducing manual work and improving
operational efficiency.
Acted as the central POC for project activities, liaising with
delivery managers and key stakeholders.
Worked across Finance, EMEA and APAC verticals, ensuring SLA
compliance for 18 business units.
Recognized with multiple client appreciations, ‘Star of the Month’
awards, and internal accolades for exceptional performance.
Assistant Manager
- BNP Paribas India Solutions Pvt Ltd, Bangalore (Oct 2022 - Mar 2023)
Led a team of 8, managing internal and external escalations,
analyzing root causes and implementing process improvements.
Monitored workflows and payment queues, ensuring accurate and
timely settlements while optimizing efficiency.
Conducted data analysis on payment discrepancies, driving
solutions to reduce failed transactions.
Authorized payment releases post due diligence, ensuring
compliance with regulatory standards.
Designed and delivered EOD reports, providing insights for
stakeholders and leadership teams.
Chaired weekly LBO calls, aligning cross-functional teams to
enhance service delivery for APAC region clients.
Played a key role in MT to MX migration, gathering requirements
and coordinating implementation.
Led automation projects, streamlining manual workflows and
improving operational efficiency.
Identified process risks, performed impact analysis, and proposed
mitigation strategies for enhanced controls.
Senior Financial Analyst
- Barclays Investment Bank, Pune (Oct 2020 - Sep 2022)
Analyzed high-volume trade spikes during CDS rolls, identifying
trends and mitigating settlement risks.
Conducted financial training sessions on OTC derivatives, trade
lifecycle, and market operations for new joiners.
Led process automation using Blue Prism, improving operational
efficiency and reducing manual errors.
Performed Nostro reconciliations, analyzing cash flow
discrepancies and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Senior Financial Analyst
- Wipro BPS Ltd, Pune (Apr 2017 - Oct 2020)
Managed pre- and post-settlements with Front, Middle, and Back
Office desks.
Processed fund returns for unapplied, duplicate, and erroneous
payments.
Worked with SWIFT messages (MT103, MT202, MT900, MT910) for
payment processing.
Conducted training sessions on applications, processes, and
products.
Experienced in DTCC and clearing platforms for efficient trade
settlements.
Financial Analyst
- eClerx Financial Services Ltd, Pune (June 2015 - April 2017)
Engaged directly with clients to understand their requirements,
resolve queries, and enhance service delivery.
Managed pre- and post-settlement processes for APAC buy-side and
corporate clients, ensuring seamless execution of trades.
Gained deep expertise in various settlement methods and
market-specific nuances, optimizing transaction efficiency.
Prepared and analyzed daily, weekly, and monthly reports to track
settlement performance and operational efficiency.
Skills
Technical Tools
MS Excel (Advanced + VBA)
Power BI (Query & Pivot)
SQL
JIRA Project Management
MS Office
Professional & Soft Skills
Prime focus on delivering the best
Critical thinking and attention to detail
Effective communication and decision-making
Stakeholder and client management
People and time management
Knowledge of SWIFT
Certifications
Agile & Scrum (Udemy)
SQL (Udemy)
Fundamentals of Project Management (PMI)
Microsoft Power BI (Udemy)
Business analysis fundamentals - ECBA,CCBA,CBAP endorsed(Udemy)