Usha Venkatesh Prasad
@ushavenkateshprasad
CSPO-certified Business Analyst modernizing financial platforms through requirements engineering, Agile delivery, and data-driven automation.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a CSPO®-certified Business Analyst with 9 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale transformation across financial services and investment operations. I partner with global stakeholders to translate complex business problems into execution-ready solutions, improving operational accuracy and enterprise data reliability.
Most recently, I drove business analysis for multi-million-dollar transformation initiatives, governing end-to-end requirements across 3 Agile delivery teams and supporting UAT strategy through structured defect triage—achieving 95% defect resolution prior to go-live. Earlier work includes Alteryx-based automation that reduced manual effort by ~25%, root-cause analysis that cut recurring exceptions by 30%, and process redesign that reduced APAC exception turnaround time by 20%.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Drove business analysis for global transformation initiatives modernizing legacy financial platforms and consolidating data onto Finbourne. Managed end-to-end requirements, translating needs into JIRA/Confluence user stories and coordinating UAT and integration impacts across Agile teams.
Elicited and analyzed requirements for Operations Research & Automation initiatives supporting data-driven enhancements to internal tools. Contributed to Alteryx automation, produced process documentation/workflow diagrams, and supported backlog prioritization and go-live activities.
Managed investment reporting operations for GIC Singapore Sovereign Wealth Fund with 100% accuracy and regulatory compliance. Streamlined exception management between operations and technology and documented standardized reporting requirements for regional execution.
Supported institutional client audits and financial reviews, ensuring data integrity and internal control compliance. Designed process maps/workflow improvements and supported strengthening operational controls through documentation and reviews.
Tax Associate
Ocwen Financial Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Sep 2014 - Mar 2015 (6 months)
Prepared and validated U.S. Homeowners Association tax filings, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. Streamlined tax preparation workflows and conducted tax audits to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Active Volunteer
Sarvoham Animal Foundation
Active volunteer supporting work at Sarvoham Animal Foundation.
Active Volunteer
Active volunteer in CSR initiatives at Northern Trust.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. Joseph's College of Commerce
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, Business Administration
2014 - 2016
Grade: GPA 70.75% (First Class)
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GPA 70.75%) from St. Joseph's College of Commerce between 2014 and 2016.
National Degree College
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance, Finance
2011 - 2013
Grade: GPA 83.9% (Distinction)
Bachelor of Commerce in Finance (GPA Distinction 83.9%) from National Degree College between 2011 and 2013.
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