Akansha Jain
JERSEY CITY,NJ
Summary
A highly skilled professional specializing in project management and risk analysis, leveraging Cognizant technologies to deliver strategic solutions for leading financial institutes such as UBS, Credit Suisse, and Lloyds Banking Group across key global markets, including India, the US, and the UK. Proficient in managing end-to-end project lifecycles while ensuring rigorous adherence to SOX compliance and industry regulations, consistently driving excellence in execution and outcomes. A driven, results-oriented certified PMP and SAFe with strong Agile process management skills, optimizing delivery processes, seeking to leverage experience in product life cycle management and team mentorship to elevate product development and delivery for a progressive organization. Aiming to implement modern processes and best practices to streamline product delivery and optimize performance. This unique combination of project execution and risk mitigation ensures the seamless delivery of high-quality, compliant solutions.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Scrum and UAT Project Manager
Cognizant Technologies
- Led large-scale IT and Finance projects using Agile methodologies, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions that aligned with business objectives
- Managed end-to-end User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes, including planning, execution, defect tracking, and stakeholder approval, to validate business-critical applications
- Facilitated Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, fostering collaboration and maximizing team performance
- Spearheaded the implementation of Transmit, a Cross-Channel Identity Platform, integrating advanced authentication and fraud prevention measures
- Delivered push notification-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for web portals and biometric authentication for mobile apps, enhancing user security and reducing operational costs
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across geographies, maintaining effective communication with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure project transparency and success.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations, conducting regular audits and updates to project practices.
Test Lead
Cognizant Technologies
- Managed and led testing efforts for large-scale IT and Finance projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, defect-free solutions
- Oversaw the design and execution of comprehensive test strategies using tools such as POSTMAN, improving testing efficiency and defect resolution
- Coordinated testing activities for complex projects in Wealth Management, Investment Banking, and Payment domains, ensuring regulatory compliance and business objectives were met
- Directed testing for the Sanctions Consolidation - Customer Project at Lloyds Banking Group, focusing on anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, and established a centralized sanctions screening Shared Service (Centre of Excellence)
- Developed and executed test plans using PEGA, ensuring robust batch screening services against Sanctions and PEPs lists for International Wealth & Investment (W&I) and International Wholesale sites
- Managed over350 user stories and6,500 test scripts for the PMR Project, tracking and resolving3,500+ defects to ensure timely delivery
- Specialized in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), collaborating with business stakeholders to validate functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring end-user satisfaction and compliance with project specifications
- Led and mentored cross-functional test teams, driving continuous improvements in testing methodologies, process optimization, and defect management
Risk Analyst
Cognizant Technologies
12.2006 - 10.2022
- Supported IT risk governance by developing, reviewing, and publishing IT security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements
- Operationalized and maintained the IT risk register to effectively track and manage risks, issues, and policy exceptions
- Facilitated evidence collection and documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with SOX and other regulatory standards
- Conducted quarterly and semi-annual user access reviews to ensure secure system access and compliance with governance policies
- Tested SOX Internal Controls to evaluate their design, implementation, and operational effectiveness, ensuring organizational compliance and readiness for audits
Education
Bachelor of Engineering -
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
Bhopal07.2006
Skills
- Financial Systems Mastery: Extensive knowledge of Payment systems, Wealth Management, and Investment Banking domains
- Product Mastery: Proficient in using TRANSMIT, PEGA, FICROSOFT, ENCOMPASS and FIDESSA
- Strategic Vision: Proven ability to create and sustain actionable roadmaps with clear objectives
- Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in collaborating with global stakeholders, bridging IT and business needs for comprehensive project management
- Team Leadership: Experienced in guiding global teams, including Scrum Masters, and nurturing emerging talent
- Tool: Expertise in HP-ALM, JIRA, Quality Center, POSTMAN and LOADRUNNER
- Project management
- Project tracking
- Project scheduling
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP),2024
- Certified SAFe Agilist,2024
- Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
- ISTQB Foundation Level Certification
Timeline
Risk Analyst
Cognizant Technologies
12.2006 - 10.2022
- Project Management Professional (PMP),2024
- Certified SAFe Agilist,2024
- Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
- ISTQB Foundation Level Certification
Scrum and UAT Project Manager
Cognizant Technologies
Test Lead
Cognizant Technologies
Bachelor of Engineering -
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
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