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Anuj Aggarwal

@anujaggarwal

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Senior Product Owner with extensive experience in payment systems.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a challenging role that allows me to leverage my expertise in product management and payments systems while fostering innovation and collaboration.

I am a seasoned professional with over 20 years of IT experience, specializing in Product Management and Business Analysis within the Payments and Cash Management domain. Currently, I serve as an Assistant Vice President (Senior Product Owner) at BA Continuum India, where I lead product development for global transaction services, including Virtual Account Management and Real-time Payments. My role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product roadmaps and ensure successful implementations for clients across Asia and Europe.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to manage complex projects, from requirement gathering to user acceptance testing. My experience spans various countries in the Asia Pacific region, where I have acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for core banking and payment systems. I pride myself on my problem-solving skills and my commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that meet client needs. My educational background includes an Executive Program in Business Management from IIM Calcutta and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Vice President

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BA Continuum India

May 2019 - Present (6 years)

Currently serving as Senior Product Owner, focusing on Global Transaction services. Responsibilities include product management for Virtual Account Management and real-time payments, along with RFI/RFP preparation for new clients in the UK and Nordics market.

Product Management Business Analysis Payments Systems Agile Methodology Cash Management

Senior Business Specialist

NEC Technologies India

Oct 2015 - Apr 2019 (3 years 6 months)

Led projects in Financial Inclusion and Remittance Standardization in Southeast Asia. Acted as SME for Payment and Cash Management, providing extensive RFI/RFP support and end-user training.

Product Roadmap User Training Cash Management Analysis Payments Systems

Senior Lead Business Analyst

Tieto Software Technologies Pvt Ltd

Feb 2013 - Oct 2015 (2 years 8 months)

Worked on Corporate Banking projects for Nordic and UK banks, focusing on Payments and Cash Management. Responsibilities included requirement gathering, design evaluation, and UAT support.

Business Analysis Payments Systems Requirement gathering UAT Agile Methodology Cash Management

Senior Business Analyst

ING Vysya Bank

Jun 2010 - Jan 2013 (2 years 7 months)

Focused on Corporate Banking projects, handling requirement gathering and design evaluation for payment systems. Provided UAT support and training for new team members.

Payments Systems Requirement gathering UAT Training Cash Management Project Planning Implementation Support

Consultant

Polaris Software

Sep 2009 - May 2010 (8 months)

Served as SME for Corporate Banking projects with Barclays Bank, focusing on payment systems and BRD preparation. Conducted UAT and training for stakeholders.

Payments Systems BRD Preparation UAT Training

Associate Consultant

Oracle Financial Services

Mar 2007 - Sep 2009 (2 years 6 months)

Worked on IDMS Payments for Deutsche Bank, focusing on requirement gathering and project planning. Provided UAT support and training for new team members.

Payments Systems Requirement gathering Project Planning UAT Training Cash Management COBOL

Lead Analyst

Royal Bank Of Scotland

Sep 2006 - Feb 2007 (5 months)

Engaged in core credit projects for RBS, focusing on requirement gathering and functional specifications. Provided UAT support and training for business users.

Requirement gathering Functional Specifications UAT Training COBOL Project Management

Technical Associate

IBM

Nov 2004 - Sep 2006 (1 year 10 months)

Worked on remittance projects for DBS, focusing on estimation, design, and testing. Provided UAT support and documentation for system integration.

Remittances Design UAT Testing COBOL Documentation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Executive Program, Business Management

2010 - 2011

Completed an Executive Program in Business Management focusing on advanced management concepts and practices.

Regional Engineering College, Surat

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics & Communication

1998 - 2002

Grade: 71.2%

Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication, securing 71.2%. The program included extensive coursework in electronics, communication systems, and engineering principles.

Govt. Boys Sr. Sec. School

Senior Secondary, Senior Secondary Education

1995 - 1997

Grade: 84.4%

Completed Senior Secondary education with a focus on science subjects, achieving a score of 84.4%. This education was crucial for pursuing engineering.

Govt. Boys Sr. Sec. School

Higher Secondary, Higher Secondary Education

1993 - 1995

Grade: 85.8%

Completed Higher Secondary education with a focus on science subjects, achieving a score of 85.8%. This laid the foundation for further studies in engineering.