GURUPANDIAN VENKATACHALAM
Chennai,Tamil Nadu
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with over 15 years of expertise in Business Analysis and 22 years in Banking Operations, recognized for contributions to leading organizations within the BFSI domain. Strong foundation in Trade Finance solution implementations and process automation, complemented by extensive experience in requirement gathering, functional specification documentation, and stakeholder presentations. Proven success in merging end-user needs with business objectives to deliver projects on time and within budget while enhancing productivity and achieving cost savings. Demonstrated leadership with exceptional relationship-building skills and strong communication abilities, adept at navigating complex project environments and fostering collaboration across diverse teams.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Vice President
Intellect Design Arena Ltd.
India
11.2014 - Current
- Subject Matter Expert for Consumer Banking Product Implementation Consulting as well as Product Development.
- Managed more than 15 Trade finance Project implementations as a Subject Matter Expert and Senior Business Analyst
- Conducting Product walk through to client, discuss Business requirements with the clients, preparation of Business case user journeys, aligning client’s business requirement with the Product functionality, solution designing and review.
- Requirement analysis, solution design and documentation of Trade Finance modules especially Pre-shipment and Post shipment Financing as well as SWIFT Message handling Twelve major Banks (Two in Bangladesh, one in India, one in Nigeria , one in Cambodia One in Tanzania, One in Kenya, One in Ethiopia , Three in Zimbabwe and Two in Myanmar).
- Collaborating with the client and multiple stakeholders for functional testing and design reviews and sign off.
- Coordinating in business analysis sessions to understand client process and conducting trend analysis to understand user needs and translating them into technical solutions that save time, eliminate redundancies and improve quality.
- Suggesting appropriate as well as technology-based testing solutions for enhancing functional efficiency of the organization and achieving business excellence.
- Key Result Areas
Executive Project Manager
Polaris Financial Technology Ltd.
India
11.2011 - 10.2014
- Headed the team of about 10 people (both onsite and offshore) for the smooth delivery of projects as per the client expectations and providing end to end operational support for ensuring that the project goals are accomplished as per the stipulated deadlines and resources.
- Guided and trained the teams on the crucial processes, handling the delivery of end to end solution from offshore to client. Responsible for coordination and liaising with the clients and internal teams for plugging in the operational loopholes with effective and proactive solutions for ensuring smooth project transitions and achieving higher levels of client satisfaction.
- Outstanding contributions in setting up the systems and processes in place, exceeded client expectations by delivering projects within the deadlines and as per their specifications and contributed towards process improvement by providing periodic feedback to the senior and efficiently maintained and updated MIS and reports periodically.
- Managing and leading the testing team for system integration, end-to-end testing and delivered the project within timelines and norms and responsible for the project estimation, planning and work breakdown structure.
- Managed the SME team in implementing Centralized Loan Management and Accounting System (CLMAS) at India’s Development Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development NABARD.
- Key Result Areas
Operations Executive and Branch Manager
STATE BANK OF INDIA
India
11.1989 - 11.2011
- Joined as Front line Executive to handle customers, accounting, administration, Cash and later promoted as Assistant Manager and subsequently moved up to the Rank of Branch Manager prior to joining the IT Industry.
- Primarily responsible for Foreign Trade operations viz, Remittances, Bill Negotiation, LC opening, Bank Guarantee, Forward Contracts etc. Received Best Officer Award from Deputy General Manager.
- As a credit Officer handled accounts of 34 mid corporate customers and serviced their portfolio of accounts right from proposal filing to account and collateral management.
- Developed skill sets in operational, credit, administration areas blended with strong compliance culture and regulatory orientation.
- As a Branch Manager achieved targets in Deposits and Advances and got award and became Regional Manager’s Club Member.
- Significant Contributions
- Selected Contributions / Achievements
Education
M.B.A. - Finance
Anna University
Chennai, India01-2011
Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers -
Indian Institute of Banking And Finance
Mumbai, India01-2008
Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Applications
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai, India01-1989
M.Sc - Mathematics
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai, India01-1988
Skills
- Business requirements analysis
- Systematic solution design
- Post-sales client assistance
- Evaluation of BRD documentation
- Conduct gap analysis
- User requirement documentation
- End-user training
- Test case evaluation
- Performance evaluation
- RFI response preparation
- Product demo proficiency
- Mentoring programs
- Decision making & judgment
- Issue resolution skills
- Negotiation
- Team leadership
Certification
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)
- Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB)
PRE-SALES ENGAGEMENTS
Provided RFP responses, Pre sales demos , Proof of concepts for many Banks across APAC and IMEA regions
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Telugu
Limited Working
Timeline
Assistant Vice President
Intellect Design Arena Ltd.
11.2014 - Current
Executive Project Manager
Polaris Financial Technology Ltd.
11.2011 - 10.2014
Operations Executive and Branch Manager
STATE BANK OF INDIA
11.1989 - 11.2011
M.B.A. - Finance
Anna University
Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers -
Indian Institute of Banking And Finance
Post Graduate Diploma - Computer Applications
Madurai Kamaraj University
M.Sc - Mathematics
Madurai Kamaraj University