Alwin Paul

About Alwin Paul

Proven leader with over 17 plus years of experience in program and project management within the Investment Banking and Financial Services sectors. I have successfully guided teams to achieve operational excellence while driving strategic initiatives that align with organizational goals. My leadership has been instrumental in delivering complex projects, optimizing processes, and ensuring the efficient execution of key business functions.As a champion of process improvement, I have led several initiatives that focus on automation and operational excellence, resulting in significant cost savings and resource optimization. My ability to drive these projects while maintaining a client-centric approach has helped enhance customer service delivery, adhering to service standards and resolving client issues promptly to ensure high satisfaction levels. I am skilled in analyzing performance metrics, including key risk indicators (KRIs) and key performance indicators (KPIs), to make data-driven decisions that improve overall service delivery and strategic outcomes.I am also deeply committed to fostering team development by mentoring talent, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring high performance through effective training and performance management. My technical proficiency includes leveraging advanced financial tools and software, such as Bloomberg, Eagle, Invest One, pControl, TFS Azure, Xceptor, Jira, and MS Projects, to streamline operations and enhance project and program management capabilities across the financial services sector.

Experience

1. Lead Manager

   BNY

   Oct 2016 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Successfully mentored and managed a high-performing team of 25-30 professionals, leveraging advanced financial systems like Invest One and Eagle to execute precise calculations and enhance operational efficiency. Conducted comprehensive research and development initiatives to identify and rectify material NAV discrepancies, implementing effective solutions as part of the strategic Project iNAV initiative. Managed and executed thorough business continuity planning tests, delivering insightful reports to senior management to ensure organizational resilience and preparedness. Strategically allocated tasks within the team to ensure robust backup processes for deliverables, while aligning workloads with full-time equivalent (FTE) analysis to optimize productivity. Coordinated seamlessly with onshore engagement teams to address grid challenges and develop strategic work schedules, consistently achieving project milestones within tight deadlines. Implemented comprehensive compliance and risk activities to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and mitigate potential risks within the organization. Developed and executed testing strategies as a Test Manager, ensuring quality assurance and validation of financial systems to support operational integrity and reliability.

Education

• CMR Institute Of Management Studies

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2006 — 2008

• Mahatma Gandhi University

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

  2003 — 2006

Skills

• Accounting
• Microsoft Excel
• Quality Control
• Project Management
• Banking
• Team Management
• Reporting & Analysis
• Financial Services