Nirad Thakkar
Vice President - Solution Design Lead @Barclays
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President - Solution Design Lead @Barclays
London, GB
Serving in a multi-faceted role across Solution Design, Business Analysis and Process Transformation, delivering end-to-end strategy, design, and implementation for complex regulatory and risk transformation programs. Bridging the gap between business vision and technical execution, with focus on operating model alignment, data governance, and cross-functional coordination.Key Responsibilities-Led end-to-end solution design an cross-functional requirement gathering for complex risk and regulatory programs, translating strategic and regulatory objectives into data-driven user stories, BRDs, and functional specifications-Enable process transformation and embedded control frameworks through robust data mapping, analytics, and alignment with enterprise architecture and Target Operating Models (TOM)-Defined control gaps and exception management frameworks, embedding governance mechanism and ensuring traceability across system and processes-Identified critical data attributes and mappings, enabling robust data lineage, quality assurance, and regulatory reporting capabilities-Designed and documented end-to-end data flows, system interfaces, and integration points across Risk and Front Office platforms-Applied data anlaytics to validate design assumptions, monitor control effectiveness, and support decision-making across transformation initiatives-Collaboration with cross-functional teams including product managers, SMEs, developers, business analysis to translate business requirements into compelling user experiences. Efficiently communicate design rationale and advocate for user-centred design principles-Produced high-quality artefacts, including process maps (using Blueworks, Visio), technical specifications, control matrices, and data dictionaries.Highlighted Projects-Mersey/Minerva(Whole Credit Risk Transformation)-Trading Winddown Framework-SIP - Strategic Integration Platform(End-to-End Trade Life Cycle)-Risk Generation Error Reporting
EDUCATION
Nirma University
Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.), Mathematics and Computer Science
Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT NIRAD THAKKAR
19+ years of experience in Solution Design, Process Transformation, Business Analysis and Delivery management. Proven track record in driving process excellence, automation and efficiency across functions. Strong understanding of SAFe Agile, Product Management, Change Management Life Cycle and Project/Program Management best practices. Excellent communication skills with proven ability to work in a matrix environment involving multiple stakeholders at the same time as well as effectively managing and maintaining relationships.Experience Summary – 19+ Years3+ years leading Solution Design and Process Transformation initiatives across complex regulatory and risk programs.5+ years’ experience as Product Manager / Product Owner, driving product vision, roadmap delivery, and stakeholder alignment.5+ years in IT Service Management (ITSM), improving service delivery, operational resilience, and governance.5+ years managing Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes within controlled enterprise environments.Multi Location experience : Global experience of locally working in United States, United Kingdom, France, Hongkong and India.Global experience of working with remote teams across countries with follow-the-sun model.
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