Umesh Sawant

About Umesh Sawant

With extensive experience in risk and finance systems, I bring a wealth of expertise in strategic operations and Business-As-Usual (BAU) support for critical applications at DBS Bank. I am passionate about driving efficiency and innovation within the financial domain, leveraging my certifications in AWS Development and Solution Architecture to enhance operational outcomes. Aligned with DBS Bank\'s commitment to excellence, I am dedicated to fostering collaboration, streamlining processes, and delivering impactful results. At DBS Bank, I oversee critical risk applications such as Early Warning System and Non-Performing Asset tools, ensuring seamless operations and compliance with regulatory requirements. My work also spans the management of finance applications, including annual budgeting systems and regulatory reporting tools. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, I contribute to delivering robust solutions that optimize performance and address business challenges effectively.

Experience

1. Assistant Vice President

   DBS Bank

   Aug 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Risk & Finance Applications – Strategic Operations & BAU SupportManaged strategic operations and Business-As-Usual (BAU) support for key Risk applications, including:Early Warning System (EWS)Non-Performing Asset (NPA)Drawing Power Management System (DPMS)Collections Management Application (DMEN)Ethics (Branch Audit System)Litigation and Notice Management Tool (LMS)Access Control Management (PWSI)Financial Intelligence Unit (FINNET) regulatory reportingMule Account Hunter onboarding and BAU activitiesOversaw Finance applications, including:BOARD (Annual Budgeting System)Regulatory Reporting SystemsAlpha Plus (Task & Knowledge Management Tool for regulatory updates)TBMR GST management toolsCoordinated with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and internal auditors to ensure compliance and timely responses to regulatory requirements.Managed vendor and third-party applications, including onboarding, integration, and performance monitoring.Conducted Third-Party Risk Assessments to maintain compliance and security standards.Developed in-house solutions for regulatory mandates such as RBI tranche management and data dump automation.Designed system architectures and delivered technical presentations to stakeholders.Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance reporting and submissions.Held full ownership of System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), defect management, and functional testing.Led requirement gathering, gap analysis, and business process mapping to align solutions with business needs.Delivered user training, developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and facilitated effective stakeholder communication.

Education

• Vimala bai Garaware Highschool

  SSC

  1993 — 1999

• Modern Education Society's College of Engineering, Pune

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Python
• Aws Certified Solution Architect Associate
• Apache Spark
• Finacle Scripting
• Hive
• Aws Certified Developer
• Hadoop
• Finacle
• Plsql