Hi, I’m
Sooraj Anand
Lead Functional Consultant - Core Banking And Lending Domain
Thane
Each problem that I solved became a rule, which served afterwards to solve other problems.
Rene Descartes
Summary
Project Manager and Lead Business Analyst in BFSI (Transaction Banking)
A competent professional having over 19 years of experience in Transaction Banking , Consulting, Business Development, Client Relationship management, Operations, People and Process Management
Currently associated with Oracle Financial Software Service Ltd., designated as Consulting Solution Manager
Drives Change Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, Test Management, Business & Digital transformation solution by conducting CAB meeting/JAD sessions with all LOBs stake holders (viz. Credit, Operations, Risk, Legal, Compliance etc.) for assessing requirements and ensure benefit realization to improve operational efficiency and implementation.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
3
Certificates
1
Language
Work History
Oracle Financial Services Software Limited, Mumbai
Consulting Solution Manager
2022.06 - Current (2 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- MAJOR PROJECTS HANDLED : Transaction Core banking Flexcube Retail (v.11.X) Implementation for Domestic and International clients.
- Managing NBFC Implementation by launching the Gold Loan, Home Loan products.
- Managing Private/ Public Sector Banks ongoing process re-engineering enhancements/ CRs.
- Managing Stakeholders Management, Project Management, Team Management, Cross- Functional teams coordination, Team Management, Resource planning, Project Deliveries.
- Project Change Management and Business Analysis: To document clear & complete requirements in BRD and provide solutioning in FSD. Understanding and analyzing requirement with a proper process flow, functional specification of the system and also mentioning the benefits of the project highlighted in the requirement document.
- Interact with client, consultatively, to determine project requirements and needs analysis.
- Establish and/or assist client with configuring system parameters and controls based on client’s business practices and processes; recommend best practices; review setup with clients and gain client acceptance.
- Provide on-site or remote support during client conversions as applicable.
- Conduct data mapping activities for assigned applications if applicable. Analyze source data files and map data to target application for use by technical resources to develop programs.
- Test and troubleshoot system configuration and functionality.
- Validate new system input, output, and connectivity. Identify, research, and assist in resolving any issues with technical resources.
- Facilitate converted database validation work sessions with clients as applicable.
- Assess and report risks during project and participate in the development and implementation of mitigation plans.
- Communicate project scope, status, and risks to all stakeholders.
- Complete post-implementation tasks in a timely manner.
- Update internal documentation as applicable.
- Provide subject matter expertise to internal staff including, but not limited to, sales, development, support, training, professional services as needed.
- Maintain, enhance, and broaden knowledge and skills of software applications and industry practices.
- Responsible for project updates among all stakeholders across all LOB's involved in the project.
- Responsible to coordinate with onsite coordinators and with the Client's BE for any enhancement or CRs.
- Responsible to lead the team of testing & development to get the SIT successfully done as per the Project plan.
- Working for Assets, Liabilities, OBP-API modules in Flexcube CBS projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
HDFC Bank Ltd, Mumbai
Assistant Vice President - IT BSG
2019.01 - 2022.06 (3 years & 5 months)
Job overview
- Projects undertaken:
Assets business systems – SME, LOS, LMS, LAG, Credit Scoring/Rating systems
In house Automation across all LOB of Assets vertical to handle Credit Risk, Operational Risk processes. - Project Management & Team Management:
Managed Implementation of Assets business system and automation projects in Bank Managing a team of Business Analyst (Manager and Sr. Manger level) resources for delivering Projects. - Managed vendor management for project delivery and part of all Change Management and Release management.
- Managed resource planning, delivery, monitoring testing and implementation for successful go live as per plan
- Business Process Re-engineering , Requirement Analysis & driving Change Management:
Driving Change Management and prioritizing changes/enhancements for smooth delivery. - Understanding and analyzing for requirements originated Knowledge applied by suggesting appropriate as well as
technology-based solutions for enhancing functional/technical efficiency of the organization and achieving business excellence for smooth operational process for business users - Significant Achievements: Developed the Interim solutions for all verticals of all LOBs like Business Banking Ops, Credit Ops, Retail Assets Ops, DSA Pay-out, Payments etc.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols
- Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals
- Evaluated product development strategies and prepared alternative approaches to goal achievement
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd, Jaipur
Assistant Vice President - IT
2017.09 - 2019.01 (1 year & 4 months)
Job overview
- Project Management & Team Management: Implementation of Assets business system and automation projects in Bank
- Vendor Management for project delivery and part of all Change Management and Release management
- Resource planning, delivery, monitoring testing and implementation for successful go live as per plan
- Business Process Re-engineering , Requirement Analysis & driving Change Management:
- Driving Change Management and prioritizing changes/enhancements for smooth delivery
- Understanding and analyzing for requirements originated. Knowledge applied by suggesting appropriate as well as technology-based solutions for enhancing functional/technical efficiency of the organization and achieving business excellence for smooth operational process for business users
- Significant Achievements: Developed Interim solutions for all verticals of all LOBs like Business Banking Ops, Credit Ops, Retail Assets Ops, DSA Pay-out, Payments etc
- Flex cube Core banking (FCR) Implementation and handles the module of Loans and advances – Commercial loans,Working capital loans) , Retail loans ,Mortgage loans, Gold loans, Loan Mobility Applications for Field Investigations, Property Valuation, Legal ,DMS implementation
- Project Management & Team Management: Implementation of Assets business system and automation projects in Bank. Managing a team of Business Analyst (Manager and Sr Manger level) resources for delivering Projects Vendor Management for project delivery and part of all Change Management and Release management. Resource planning, delivery, monitoring testing and implementation for successful go live as per plan
FIS Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Kolkata
Sr. Business Analyst
2016.03 - 2017.09 (1 year & 6 months)
Job overview
- Core banking Profile Implementation for, Vysya and Bandhan Bank
- Handles the module of Loans and advances – Commercial loans (SME & SEL – Cash credit / Working capital loans) , Personal, Home loans, Mortgage loans, Gold loans
- Project Leading and Business Analysis: To document clear & complete requirements in BRD and provide solutioning in FSD
- Understanding and analyzing the requirement with a proper process flow, functional specification of the system and also mentioning the benefits of the project highlighted in the requirement document
- Responsible to coordinate with onsite coordinators and with the Client's BE for any enhancement or CRs
- Responsible to lead the team of testing & development to get the SIT successfully done as per the Project plan.
- Mentored teams and streamlined techniques through evolution of delivery cycles, establishing documentation framework to support agile methodology implementations
- Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements
- Improved business direction by prioritizing customers and implementing changes based on collected feedback
- Performed gap analysis to identify areas of improvement
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define project objectives and criteria
Cognizant Technology Solutions, Pune
CBC-Consultant / Sr. Product Specialist Functional
2010.02 - 2016.03 (6 years & 1 month)
Job overview
- Major Projects Handled: T24 Core Banking System, Loan IQ Commercial Lending
- T24 Core Banking System Implementation for Credit Suisse Bank and ABN AMRO Bank
- Credit Suisse (2010-2012): T24 Core Banking implementation module : Long Term Lending project for Hongkong/ Singapore/ Japan/UK locations
- ABN AMRO Bank (2012-2014): Sprint wise planning and phase wise implementation of modules as per priority assign by Netherland Bank to obtain banking license within India.
- JP Morgan Chase Bank (2014-2016): Loan IQ Syndicate lending interface migration projects implemented.
- Requirements Gathering, Impact Analysis, Gap Analysis, BRD/FSD Preparation based on the discussions with all respective LOBs involved of Bank, Walkthrough sessions to get BRD/FSD sign off for development delivery as per sprint wise planning. Also involved in the API integration with downstream and upstream systems with CBS.
- Proposal Writing : Preparation of RFP/RFI, proposal Writing with including
- Project scope and deliverables, estimation,SOW Preparation
- Business Analysis: To document clear & complete requirements in BRD /FSD, include the current process, detailed requirement, changes to be carried out in existing systems.
- Loan IQ (Commercial Lending)- Bilateral and Syndicated Deals and Facility Servicing Loans,Syndicated Deal Servicing and Secondary Sales, Amendments, Document Tracking, Collateral, Ad Hoc Queries, Ticklers etc.
- T24 Core Banking (Customer, Accounts,Credit Limits, Loans & Deposits, Money Market, Arrangement Architecture)system, new features to be added, any interface integration API details, regulatory requirements, assumptions, dependencies, limitation & impact on other system if any
- Understanding and analyzing the requirement with a proper process flow, functional specification of the system and also mentioning the benefits of the project highlighted in the requirement document
- Significant Achievements: Awarded in 2010 and 2011 for successfully leading the project
- Awarded as Idea Champion in Client account from
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
HDB Financial Services Limited, Mumbai
Manager
2008.02 - 2010.01 (1 year & 11 months)
Job overview
- Target Assets business systems – FinnOne LOS, LMS, Collection
- BA Activities – Requirement Gathering, BRD Preparation and sign off, FSD and ensuring that the end product is as per the requirements & no surprises are awaited when testing begins or the system is delivered by vendor
- Significant Achievements: Developed the Auto job for OPS users which was replaced with manual Data Entry in excel to retrieve CIBIL reports for customer Finn One-Loan Origination System (LOS) –Secured/Unsecured Loans, Auto Loans, Personal Loans etc.,CASA;CIBIL-SAS Dedupe on SOA Interface for Customer Negative/Positive profile matches ; DD/RTGS/NEFT Disbursement; Credit /Risk Scoring;.
3i Infotech Limited, Mumbai
Software Engineer /Software Implementation Consultant
2006.08 - 2008.01 (1 year & 5 months)
Job overview
- Target business systems – Kastle ULS- LOS
- BA Activities – Requirement Gathering, BRD Preparation and sign off, FSD and ensuring that the end product is as per the requirements & no surprises are awaited when testing begins or the system is delivered by vendor.
Magic E Money Limited, Pune
Support Executive /Software Support Engineer
2004.04 - 2006.08 (2 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Installation of TBM Banking Software branded as “Cheqmate” in Public sector Nationalized bank i.e Bank Of Maharashtra
- Branch users training: To impart training to the branch (bank) staff in phased manner in such a way that the branch is able to accomplish various banking cycles like Day, Month, Quarterly, Half-yearly and Yearly activities.
Education
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) , New, Delhi
Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A from Computer
Science
2001.06 - 2004.06 (3 years)
C.S.J.M. Kanpur University , D.A.V. College
Master of Commerce (M.COM) from Commerce
1999.05 - 2002.06 (3 years & 1 month)
C.S.J.M. Kanpur University , V.S.S.D. College
Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM) from Commerce
1997.05 - 2000.06 (3 years & 1 month)
Skills
Project and Change Management
Certification
PRINCE2 Practitioner Certified in Dec'2013
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Timeline
Consulting Solution Manager
Oracle Financial Services Software Limited
2022.06 - Current (2 years & 3 months)
Assistant Vice President - IT BSG
HDFC Bank Ltd
2019.01 - 2022.06 (3 years & 5 months)
Assistant Vice President - IT
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd
2017.09 - 2019.01 (1 year & 4 months)
Sr. Business Analyst
FIS Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd
2016.03 - 2017.09 (1 year & 6 months)
CBC-Consultant / Sr. Product Specialist Functional
Cognizant Technology Solutions
2010.02 - 2016.03 (6 years & 1 month)
Manager
HDB Financial Services Limited
2008.02 - 2010.01 (1 year & 11 months)
Software Engineer /Software Implementation Consultant
3i Infotech Limited
2006.08 - 2008.01 (1 year & 5 months)
Support Executive /Software Support Engineer
Magic E Money Limited
2004.04 - 2006.08 (2 years & 4 months)
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A from Computer
Science
2001.06 - 2004.06 (3 years)
C.S.J.M. Kanpur University
Master of Commerce (M.COM) from Commerce
1999.05 - 2002.06 (3 years & 1 month)
C.S.J.M. Kanpur University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM) from Commerce
1997.05 - 2000.06 (3 years & 1 month)
PRINCE2 Practitioner Certified in Dec'2013
ITIL Foundation Certificate for IT Service Management in Aug'2013
Oracle-9i Database Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) in Mar'2006.
Address
Wing17-004, Lodha Amara, Casa Sereno-F, Kolshet Road, Thane West, Thane-400607, Maharashtra
Address
Wing17-004, Lodha Amara, Casa Sereno-F, Kolshet Road, Thane West, Thane-400607, Maharashtra
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