Biraja Mohanty

About Biraja Mohanty

With over 11 years as a skilled Senior Business Analyst and Consultant in Retail and Digital banking, I\'ve carved a path marked by successful Digital Transformation projects. My expertise spans Business Analysis, Requirement Elicitation, Stakeholder Management, Gap Analysis, Conflict Management, and Process Re-engineering, with a flair for robust Product Management. Global Collaboration: Navigating diverse geographies from India to Europe, SA, UK, Yemen, Bahrain, Germany, and UAE, I excel in global collaboration. My commitment to agile methodologies is evident in my involvement in Scrum ceremonies, user story writing, backlog maintenance, and sprint planning. Strategic Requirement Management: In the realm of Requirement Management, I excel in gathering, analyzing, detailing, documenting, and tracking requirements. My prowess in preparing BRD, FRD, drawing UML diagrams, and crafting wireframes has been a linchpin in project success. Tech Proficiency: Equipped with hands-on experience in SDLC, Agile, and Waterfall Methodologies, I navigate UML, wireframing, and project management tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Visio, Balsamiq, and Axure. This technical finesse ensures the delivery of high-quality project outcomes. Key BFSI Achievements: In the BFSI sector, I\'ve led diverse projects, from Automated ESG finance reporting for Deutsche Bank to establishing comprehensive data management practices for 1Finsurv at SARB.My achievements include launching a digital wallet at Alkuraimi Islamic Bank, implementing STP processes, and digitizing service journeys in internet/mobile banking at ICICI Bank. 🤝 Leadership Excellence: As a collaborative and cross-functional leader, I bridge the gap between business visions and technological solutions. My effective communication, stellar problem-solving, relationship-building, decision-making, and interpersonal skills foster a collaborative atmosphere, becoming the bedrock of successful project teamwork.Credentials & Certifications: Holding an MBA in Banking & Finance from Manipal University and a B. Tech in Computer Science from BPUT. Certified as a Scrum Master by the Scrum Alliance and a Professional Scrum Product Owner by Scrum.org, I bring a unique blend of skills and expertise to drive successful projects.Let\'s amplify the success together.Connect with me and let\'s explore how my strategic mindset, dynamic leadership, and diverse experiences can elevate your projects to unprecedented heights.#SeniorBusinessAnalyst #DigitalTransformation #Banking #ProductOwner #BFSIInnovation

Experience

1. Senior Business Analyst

   HCLTech

   Aug 2021 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Crafting Digital Transformations in Banking:In my role at HCL Technologies, I have spearheaded transformative initiatives, notably the \"Establishing Data Management Practices\" project. From August 2021 to June 2023, I set industry benchmarks in data governance, quality, and security for the South African Reserve Bank\'s 1FinSurv Programme.This involved defining and implementing standards,focusing on data governance,quality,security, and metadata management, information life cycle management. My leadership continued in the \"ESG Finance Reporting\" project, commencing in July 2023 and ongoing.I orchestrated the automation of Deutsche Bank\'s sustainability finance framework, revolutionizing volume and revenue reporting.This project underscores my commitment to shaping a sustainable future for the financial sectorAs a Senior Business Analyst, I meticulously defined and refined product backlog items, ensuring strategic alignment with business objectives. Stakeholder communication became a focal point of my role, where I led efforts to foster collaboration among global teams. Orchestrating backlog refinement, sprint planning, and crafting impactful user stories in Agile (Scrum) environments became second nature, contributing to the success of each projectKey Skills Showcase:Business Analysis Expertise: Proficient in dissecting complex business requirementsAgile Mastery: Orchestrated Agile ceremonies, ensuring efficient sprint planning and executionStrategic Stakeholder Management:Led collaborative efforts, fostering global teamworkData Management Prowess: Demonstrated expertise in governance, quality, security, and metadata managementRecognitions & Achievements: In navigating this journey,I not only exceeded project deadlines but earned commendation from the HCL FS DU Head for consistently delivering exceptional resultsEmbark on this narrative of success with me at HCL Technologies, where every project is a testament to our commitment to digital excellence

Education

• Manipal University

  Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance , Banking and Finance

  2012 — 2013

• Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science

  2006 — 2010

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Banking & FINANCE

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Portfolio Management
• Powerpoint
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Retail Banking
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Credit
• Business Analysis
• Microsoft Word