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Jay kumaran S

@jaykumarans

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Seasoned Product Owner with expertise in Agile product management.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a seasoned and versatile Product Owner with over 14.5 years of diverse experience across product management, software testing, and banking operations. With nearly 6 years of experience leading Agile product teams, I excel at translating business goals into user-centric solutions that drive measurable outcomes.

My solid foundation in quality assurance enables me to deliver high-quality, scalable products, while my background in banking operations provides a deep understanding of customer needs, compliance, and financial processes. I am recognized for strong cross-functional collaboration, strategic road mapping, and driving end-to-end product lifecycles in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Product Owner

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Bank of New York

Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 4 months)

As a Product Owner, I led the development of BNY Mellon's Wealth Reporting mobile application and implemented Snowflake Data Sharing solutions. I created product vision and roadmap, managed backlog items, and acted as a liaison between development teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Product Owner Stakeholder Engagement Quality Assurance Cross Functional Team Leadership Test Management

Business Analyst and Test Lead

Maveric Systems Ltd

Feb 2014 - Jan 2022 (7 years 11 months)

In my role as a Business Analyst, I defined and maintained BRDs and FSDs for Citi Bank's mobile application. As a Test Lead, I managed a team of testers, developed test strategies, and ensured quality product releases for the Digital Banking Project.

Test Strategy Test Planning API Testing Test Management Gap Analysis Team Management Quality Assurance

Analyst

Wipro Ltd

Aug 2013 - Nov 2013 (3 months)

Conducted daily reconciliations of Nostro accounts for CITI, handled investigations on unidentified credits, and ensured accurate cash and securities reconciliation.

Reconciliations Investigation Cash Management Financial Reporting

Operational Analyst

Royal Bank of Scotland

Sep 2010 - Aug 2013 (2 years 11 months)

Managed reference data and Nostro accounts, performed invoice statement reconciliations, and resolved complex trade issues while ensuring compliance with KYC and AML procedures.

Nostro Accounts Trade Issue Resolution Compliance Financial Analysis NOSTRO Accounts

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Alagappa University

Master of Business Administration, Banking & Finance

2011 - 2013

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Banking & Finance, gaining insights into financial management, investment strategies, and banking operations.

Madras University

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration

2007 - 2010

Earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, which provided a strong foundation in business principles, management practices, and organizational behavior.