Swathi Dhanani Nukaraju

About Swathi Dhanani Nukaraju

With 8+ years of experience as a Senior Technical Business Analyst across Retail, Commercial, and Investment Banking, I specialize in delivering large-scale digital transformation and modernizing complex front-office, middle-office, and back-office financial systems.I’ve led high-impact programs in Fixed Income trading, derivatives, capital markets workflows, mobile banking, lending platforms, AML/KYC modernization, and enterprise risk systems for some of the world’s top financial institutions.I operate at the intersection of business, technology, and data, translating complex banking workflows into clear requirements, intuitive customer journeys, and API-driven, scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency, customer experience, and regulatory compliance. Core Strengths & Expertise Trading & Capital Markets Systems – trade lifecycle, pricing, clearing, settlements, P&L, asset conversion, market data Digital Banking Transformation – mobile/web banking, payments, lending, onboarding, self-service workflows Risk & Compliance – AML, BSA, KYC/CDD, sanctions, risk scoring, CVA/Stressed CVA, CCAR Agile Delivery – backlog management, INVEST stories, acceptance criteria, sprint planning, release readiness Data & Analytics – SQL, data mapping, modeling, data lineage, root-cause analysis, regulatory data flows API/Microservices – REST APIs, JSON, integration flows, user journey orchestration Process Optimization – journey mapping, BRD/FRD creation, workflow redesign, reducing rework, boosting sprint velocity What I Bring to Financial Organizations Turn complex business pain points into scalable technical solutions Deep knowledge of financial products, risk models, and regulatory frameworks Strong partnership with Product, Compliance, Engineering & Operations Proven ability to deliver faster, cleaner, and more compliant product releases Experience leading global Agile teams to deliver high-impact outcomes My Professional MissionI am passionate about solving complex financial problems, designing frictionless customer journeys, and delivering modern, compliant, future-ready digital capabilities that enhance transparency, reduce risk, and accelerate business growth.If your organization is focused on modernization, trading transformation, digital banking innovation, or regulatory compliance initiatives — I’d be glad to connect and collaborate.

Experience

1. Sr Technical Business Analyst

   Morgan Stanley

   Feb 2022 — Present · NY, US

   Fixed Income Trading | Capital Markets | Asset Conversion | AML/KYC | APIs & Microservices Led transformation of Fixed Income & Derivatives trading workflows, improving trade capture, pricing, lifecycle management, P&L, and clearing/settlements. Enhanced front, middle, and back-office workflows, improving accuracy, transparency, and operational control. Authored user stories, acceptance criteria, BRDs/FRDs, journey maps, and wireframes to ensure strong business–tech alignment. Improved backlog quality and sprint readiness, reducing refinement time by 20% with templates and dependency mapping. Drove Portfolio Asset Conversion post-acquisition, enabling smooth migration of Fixed Income, Equities, and Managed Accounts. Coordinated with broker-dealers, custodians, mutual fund ops, and Clearstream for Held-Away asset transitions. Strengthened compliance by integrating SWIFT messaging, sanctions checks, and API-driven AML monitoring. Reduced KYC onboarding delays by 25% through journey optimization and requirement decomposition. Led Agile ceremonies—sprint planning, grooming, stand-ups, reviews, retros—improving delivery predictability. Partnered with QA teams to link stories to RTMs/test cases, improving traceability by 30%. Performed API validation and UAT for microservices, ensuring stable trading system integrations. Created storyboards, mockups, and process maps using Confluence, Miro, and Figma to reduce rework and clarify requirements.#FixedIncome #CapitalMarkets #TradingTechnology #AssetConversion #Equities #ManagedAccounts #FrontOfficeTechnology #BackOfficeAutomation #SWIFTIntegration #TradeProcessing #RiskSystems #ComplianceTechnology #APIIntegration #AgileBA #FinancialDataMigration

Education

• Ramaiah Institute Of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electronics and Communications Engineering

• Clark University

  Master of Science - MS, Data Analytics