Kumar Srinivasa Raghavan

About Kumar Srinivasa Raghavan

A dynamic and self driven leader with 19 years of diverse experience across operations management, people leadership and large scale business transformation. Adept at developing high performing teams (including senior leaders) and steering strategic initiatives that enhance operational excellence and organisational effectiveness. Possesses deep expertise in strategic planning & execution, financial crime risk management (sanctions, AML, CTF), process re-engineering, continuous improvement and automation-led transformation. Recognised for driving impactful change through lean methodologies, consulting acumen, problem solving, data-driven, and a strong results-oriented mindset, consistently delivering value across complex business environments.* Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified, Lean Competency System - Level 1 Certified and COPC trained professional with rich experience in Financial Industry. Domain: BFSI - International Banking & HR Function* Experienced Business Process Re-engineering & Transformation Consultant* Active Operations Management (AOM) Programme Country Lead and Lead Performance Improvement Consultant & Coach* Certified and Experienced Financial Crime Compliance (Sanctions/AML/Counter Terrorism Financing) professional - Subject Matter Expert level* A true Lean Practitioner/Consultant/Coach with a proven track record of success and passionate in driving organisational improvements, improving Quality, Cost, Delivery and Risk by utilising Lean and Continuous Improvement techniques throughout a highly regulated and complex business that have streamlined operations, increased employee engagement and created highly motivated teams* Trained professionals at all levels including SLT on Operational Excellence - Lean Thinking, Principles and Tools & Techniques across the wider business. Coach/Mentor Lean Six Sigma and Performance Improvement projects* Hands on experience in leading and managing Operations (in WAR room situation), Team/People Management, Business Transformation, OPEX, Lean Maturity Model, TOM, Performance improvement, Digital Transformation (Automation), Strategy & High Value projects, Large Scale Programmes and Mobility Solutions.

Experience

1. Assistant Vice President & Management Consultant - Business Transformation & Automation

   Barclays

   Feb 2017 — Present · Chennai, IN

   p.k.a. Global Business Transformation / Lean Centre of Excellence / Lean & Process Excellence / Service Excellence)* Business Process Re-engineering and Transformation Consultant* Active Operations Management (AOM) Programme Country Lead* Lead Performance Improvement Coach

Education

• Asthraa fx (Institute of Visual Arts & Studio).

  Masters, 3D Graphics & Animations

• Bharathidasan University

  Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mathematics

Skills

• Business Process
• Lean Thinking
• Process Improvement
• Performance Management
• Strategy
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Analysis
• Sanction
• Outsourcing
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Management
• Risk Compliance
• Project Delivery
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Transformation
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• Offshoring
• Aml
• Lean Management
• Business Process Mapping
• Fraud Detection
• Lean Transformation
• Performance Improvement
• Business Analysis
• Coaching
• Quality Assurance
• Business Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Financial Crimes Investigations
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Vendor Management