Avinash Kumar

About Avinash Kumar

A seasoned data analytics leader with over 17 years of corporate experience, backed by a certification in risk and compliance management. I bring a broad spectrum of data-driven expertise, fueled by high energy, strategic insight, and a strong work ethic. My blend of deep domain knowledge and forward-thinking perspective enables me to deliver impactful, results-oriented contributions aligned with organizational goals and vision.Key Areas of Expertise:Strategic Risk and Control Leadership: Experienced in designing and executing end-to-end risk management and control frameworks that align with corporate objectives and regulatory expectations. Proficient in leading frameworks such as MCA, QRA, and ARCM.Data-Driven Insights and Digital Transformation: Skilled in translating complex data into actionable insights and driving digital innovation across multiple banking domains. Proficient in SAS, SQL, Python, QlikView, Tableau, and Cognos.AI Acceleration and Transformation Leadership: Adept at advancing AI adoption and integration to optimize operations, foster innovation, and compliance to AI regulations or act.End User Computing (EUC) Governance and Automation: Expert in EUC governance, automation, and continuous monitoring through the deployment of Computer Assisted Audit Tools and digitized solutions that enhance control and efficiency.Financial Products and Regulatory Expertise: In-depth understanding of diverse financial products and regulatory frameworks, including cards, investments, loans, liabilities, insurance, AML, Sanctions, and FATCA.Agile Delivery and Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in Agile SDLC methodologies, workflow governance, and change management, with a proven ability to design and implement comprehensive engagement and communication plans.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President

   Citi

   Aug 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  BCA, Computer Science

  2003 — 2006

• Harvard Business School Online

  HBX Core, Business Analytics, Economics and Financial Accounting

  2015 — 2015

• IBMR Business School

  MBA/PGPM, Marketing and Information System

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Sql
• Banking
• Project Planning
• Business Information
• Data Extraction
• Data Quality
• Analysis
• Business Objects
• Market Research
• Secondary Research
• Lean Six Sigma
• Leadership
• Business Analytics
• Data Management
• Mis
• Risk Metrics
• Data Warehousing
• Reporting & Analysis
• Data Analysis
• Internal Audit
• Caatt
• Analytics
• Qlikview Development
• Data Validation
• Project Management
• Sas
• Sas Programming
• Data Governance
• Competitive Analysis
• Business Analysis
• Data Mining
• Microsoft Office