Aditya Ashok Balu
Senior Operations Analyst at The World Bank — International Relations, Strategic Communications, Economics/Policy Research, Data Analytics
- Role
- Senior Operations Analyst (Etc) at The World Bank Group
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Aditya Ashok Balu
A results-oriented International Economics (M.A.) professional with extensive experience in operations management and data analytics/visualization, a passion for driving results, and strong strategic acumen.Skillsets: Data Analysis, Strategic Communication; Risk Analysis; Partnerships and Outreach; Advanced Negotiation Strategies; Monitoring & Evaluation
Experience
Senior Operations Analyst (Etc)
Apr 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US
1: PIPELINE MANAGEMENT• Team Lead for FY25 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), retaining ownership of all versions including their definitions and calculations for MDO- and Bank-wide reference for targeted results• Spearheaded creation of multiple FY25 IBRD/IDA Operations Weekly Updates for OPCS VP’s perusal and for direct consumption by MDO’s and President’s offices for continuous monitoring of delivery targets• Team Co-Lead for Master Database (MD) Q2 update for OM Director’s consumption: coordinated efforts of 5 ETCs and 1 Staff to analyze 20+ indicators and led overhaul of MD layout for optimal use• Led IBRD/IDA files’ setup for FY24 and FY25 Lending Projections – critical inputs for corporate analyses• Co-led 2 Delivery Review Meetings’ (DRM) annexes, slides, and minutes, digesting regional VPs’ insights• Optimized operational procedure including onboarding of new staff Constructed Board Schedule (CBS) Guidance Project through targeted automation2: CORPORATE REPORTING• Led narratives for “Quarterly Operations Update to the Board” involving extensive research on globaleconomic and political trends, key takeaways messaging, and infographics (charts, tables)• Reviewed 6 chapters of the Annual Report 2023 & 2024 prior to publishing, validating operational datausing various World Bank data and analytical platforms• Generated content and infographics for quarterly and annual corporate reports and ad-hoc tasks based on analysis of 20+ years’ historical project data for Senior Management and external consumption4: SYSTEMS & DATA• FY24 VPU Team Award for ‘S/T Taxonomy Review and Update’ exercise – led efforts to compile updates for 328 Theme and 83 Sector codes in liaison with several GP-focal points; created framework for Phase 2• Conducted FY23 & FY24 Portfolio Data Validation Exercise for SAR region’s projects, contributing tocleanup of WB operational data at project-level, providing staff Bank-wide with accurate data for analyses
Education
FLAME University
Diploma, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
2012 — 2013
Amber Valley Residential School
ICSE (Grade 12), Natural Sciences and Music
2005 — 2012
Bharati Vidyapeeth
Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations and Affairs
2013 — 2016
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Master of Arts - MA, International Relations and Affairs
2017 — 2019
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