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Amit Sehgal

Perth,WA

Summary

Delivery-focused and outcome-oriented Business Analyst with 4+ years of BA experience and over 20 years across banking, finance, and consulting—backed by an MBA in Change Management, Strategic Leadership, and Organisational Development, and a BCom in Economics & Finance.

I turn complexity into clarity—translating business needs into actionable solutions that enhance customer journeys, streamline operations, and drive meaningful transformation. My experience spans both retail and business banking, where I’ve contributed to digital onboarding, process improvement, and enterprise-wide secure access migration—enabling efficient, role-based access and strengthened controls.

Skilled in Agile delivery, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and continuous improvement, I work collaboratively across squads to define clear requirements, run impactful workshops, and deliver measurable outcomes. Certified in Agile Product Ownership, Facilitation, and AI Fundamentals—credentials that reflect my commitment to professional growth and technology-enabled change.

A forward-thinking organization where I can contribute my strategic mindset and practical experience to lead transformative initiatives, elevate customer outcomes, and drive long-term business impact.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agile Business Analyst

Bankwest (CBA Group)
Perth, WA
03.2020 - Current

Delivering strategic analysis and Agile delivery for complex digital transformation initiatives across mobile banking, identity governance, onboarding, and cross-system integrations. Adept at improving processes, aligning stakeholder expectations, and driving digital enhancements through end-to-end requirements management and Agile practices.

  • Evaluated and re-engineered end-to-end business processes across onboarding, identity management, and banking platforms—resulting in improved delivery speed, reduced manual work, and streamlined operations.
  • Defined and managed functional and non-functional requirements using Jira and Confluence, supported by traceability matrices, user story mapping, and MoSCoW prioritization techniques.
  • Facilitated Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog refinement, and estimation workshops (Fibonacci, T-shirt sizing), improving delivery consistency and team velocity.
  • Led discovery-to-delivery execution for app content remediation and onboarding workflows, producing detailed Jira stories, impact diagrams, flowcharts, and acceptance criteria.
  • Authored SOPs and reusable BAU templates for sustainable compliance, onboarding standardization, and ongoing process optimization.
  • Delivered a full Identity & Access Management (IAM) migration from SailPoint/CyberArk to Identity.CBA, validating over 500 roles and privileged access datasets, and supporting connector testing and onboarding.
  • Developed a cross-system go-live roadmap using PowerPoint, Excel, and Jira, aligning third-party and internal system timelines for a successful synchronized release.
  • Conducted stakeholder interviews and workshops across squads to gather requirements, clarify scope, and ensure alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
  • Supported UAT by defining testable acceptance criteria, coordinating with QA teams, and ensuring traceability from user stories through to production.
  • Presented strategic project insights at leadership showcases and the FOBA festival, tailoring communication to both technical and executive audiences.
  • Mentored junior analysts, contributed to ECBA study sessions, and promoted cross-squad knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
  • Partnered with Change Managers to drive change readiness, stakeholder Engagement Communication, training materials, and successful adoption of new systems and features.

Key Achievements:

  • Reduced onboarding support queries by 40% by co-authoring the Easy Banking Guide, adopted company-wide as a self-service reference.
  • Enabled risk-free access decommissioning for 500+ roles as part of IAM migration, improving compliance posture and access control.
  • Streamlined app content removal in a single release by leading Agile estimation and coordination across product, dev, and testing teams.
  • Aligned cross-system deployments with a concise go-live roadmap, helping senior leadership make informed release decisions.

Subject Matter Expert/ Analyst

CBA
Perth, WA
08.2015 - 06.2020
  • Analyze bank requirements and associated processes through document analysis and colleague interviews.
  • Evaluate business processes by anticipating requirements, identifying areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.
  • Analyze key business factors driving results and summaries findings into presentations.
  • Conduct interviews with key business users to gather information on business processes and user requirements.
  • Lead ongoing reviews of business processes and design new configuration solutions to meet evolving business needs.
  • Support technical solutions for systems including Genesis, Optimist, F65, SMART, BRGS, HOST, Genius, Nova Business Lendnet, Retail Lendnet, Base24, CPS, and Control-D reports.
  • Monitor timely resolution of second-level escalated inquiries, provide regular updates, and communicate outcomes to frontline colleagues.
  • Minimize business impact from change by managing and reporting timely data analysis to various stakeholders.
  • Apply advanced problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve issues affecting business operations and performance.
  • Educate colleagues on using self-help tools (e.g., Genius) by creating innovative, user-friendly training tools and materials.
  • Engage in projects and release cycles, acting as a key point of reference for impacts, feedback, and technical guidance.
  • Maintain extensive knowledge of company products and services to deliver expert support and insights.
  • Improve business direction by prioritizing customer needs and implementing changes based on feedback.
  • Focus on delivering 'first point of resolution' outcomes through continuous improvement and deep product/system knowledge.

Key Achievements

  • CI Champion: Supported colleagues in turning ideas into successful Continuous Improvement initiatives; presented own idea to an audience of 200+ and was voted 2nd among all tech submissions.
  • Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Working Group Member on key projects including E-Statement, CRS, NOVA, and HIOSA, providing input pre- and post-release.

Branch Manager/Senior Consultant/Lender

Bankwest
Perth, WA
01.2010 - 01.2015

Branch operations, customer engagement, sales performance, and team development in a high-volume banking environment. Delivered strong business growth, enhanced customer satisfaction, and supported enterprise projects through leadership and operational excellence.

  • Developed and executed branch-level sales, service, and training strategies to exceed revenue, loan origination, and customer satisfaction targets.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations including floor management, customer servicing, team scheduling, and branch compliance.
  • Built long-term client relationships through strong product knowledge, mortgage/personal lending support, and needs-based consultations.
  • Originated, reviewed, and submitted loan applications for underwriting and approval; ensured adherence to lending policies and privacy regulations.
  • Trained, mentored, and evaluated staff performance; led regular team meetings and facilitated individual coaching to improve results and engagement.
  • Recruited and onboarded high-performing staff, improving overall talent capability and retention.
  • Coordinated community engagement, in-branch promotions, and cross-functional support initiatives to enhance brand presence and customer loyalty.
  • Resolved complex complaints and escalations with professionalism and empathy, enhancing the customer experience.
  • Maintained strict adherence to internal controls, risk procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Key Achievements:

  • Closed $1 million in new business, earning Employee of the Quarter for service and performance.
  • Designed an automated pulse board, reducing data retrieval time from 1 hour to 5 minutes and improving team transparency.
  • SME contributor on enterprise projects including E-Statements, CRS, NOVA, and HIOSA, representing the branch in technology and service rollouts.
  • Led the top-performing branch in the South Zone, achieving highest customer satisfaction scores and exceeding quarterly KPIs.
  • Drove continuous improvement culture by providing feedback to head office on policy impacts, influencing future releases and branch readiness.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Western Australia
Perth, WA
01.2008 - 01.2010

Specialisations: Change Management │ Organisational Development │ Strategic Leadership │ International Business
Project Highlights:
• Led leadership workshop (Buildex WA) to improve engagement and decision-making
• Aligned business operations with core values to enhance culture and service delivery
• Benchmarked hospitality market to recommend competitive CX strategies

Customer Liaison & Operations Manager

Carlson Group
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Managed service delivery, sales operations, and a 12-member team; achieved 5x sales target growth, led crisis resolution strategies, and earned promotion to manager through top-tier performance.

Relationship Manager

Vacation Club International Ltd.
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Managed B2C and corporate relationships, consistently exceeded sales targets by 5x, and delivered marketing campaigns and personalized service across travel and loyalty offerings.

Customer Service Executive

Cabana Club Ventures
01.2002 - 01.2003

Directed daily operations, financial oversight, and sales strategy across market segments, driving productivity, mitigating business risks, and ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.

Education

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) - International Business

University of Western Australia

Bachelor of Commerce -

Baba Sahib Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Diploma in Aviation, Hospitality and Travel Management -

Frankfinn Institute

Diploma in Web Design -

STG International LTD

Kaplan - RG146 Tier 2 Accreditation -

FSRA

Microsoft Office Suite -

Microsoft Office

Skills

Core Business Analysis & Agile Delivery:
Requirements Elicitation & Validation │ Business & Data Analysis │ Gap & Root Cause Analysis │ Process & Continuous Improvement │ Business Analysis │ Agile Delivery │ Customer Journey Mapping │ Use Case Development │ Business Case Development │ Agile / Scrum │ SDLC │ API Awareness │ Story Mapping │ BPMN 20 │ Prioritisation (MoSCoW, WSJF) │ Backlog Management │ Sprint Planning │ Functional Specifications │ Acceptance Criteria │ Cost-Benefit Analysis │ Change Impact Analysis │ Configuration Design │ Retrospective Facilitation │ Documentation & Modelling

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
Stakeholder Management │ Stakeholder Analysis │ Workshop Facilitation │ Presentation & Consulting Skills │ Strategic Thinking │ Change Management Support │ Influencing Without Authority │ Peer Coaching │ Internal Communication │ Cross-Functional Collaboration │ Negotiation & Relationship Building │ Training & Facilitation │ Communication & Collaboration │ Relationship Management

Project Execution & Operations:
Project Planning │ Risk Assessment │ Budgeting & Forecasting │ Workflow Prioritisation │ Time Management │ Problem Solving │ Escalation Handling │ UAT Feedback │ First Point of Resolution (FPOR) │ Release Readiness │ Cutover Planning │ Benefits Realisation Tracking │ Decision-Making Support

Documentation & Tools:
Process Mapping │ Visual Aid Creation │ Wireframing │ Training Material Development │ Traceability Matrices │ Business Rules Documentation │ Documentation Management │ Knowledge Base Maintenance │ Jira │ Confluence │ SharePoint │ Visio │ Lucidchart │ Microsoft Office Suite │ Excel │ Word │ PowerPoint │ Miro │ Slack │ TestRail (or similar)

Banking & Core Systems:
Genesis │ Optimist │ F65 │ SMART │ BRGS │ HOST │ Genius │ Nova (Business & Retail Lendnet) │ Base24 │ CPS │ Control-D │ Loan Origination Tools │ CRM Systems │ Policy & Compliance Systems

Enterprise Systems & Initiatives:
E-Statement │ CRS │ NOVA │ HIOSA │ Training Frameworks │ Risk & Control Procedures │ Critical Thinking │ Adaptability & Leadership

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Strategic │ Analytical │ Collaborative │ Adaptable │ Detail-Oriented
Strong Communicator │ Proactive │ Customer-Centric │ Committed to Continuous Learning

Accomplishments

Led the successful delivery of Home Loan & Repayment Tiles within Bankwest’s mobile app, streamlining digital self-service and advancing the bank’s broader customer experience transformation strategy.

Managed access governance migration for 500+ user roles, enabling a secure, compliant, and disruption-free transition during a major IAM uplift.

Built an automated digital pulse board, reducing team tracking time from 60+ minutes to just 5, significantly improving delivery visibility and decision-making across squads.

Served as SME and working group member on enterprise-wide initiatives including NOVA, CRS, HIOSA, and E-Statements, providing insights from planning through post-release support.

Presented a Continuous Improvement initiative to 200+ staff, earning runner-up recognition at an enterprise innovation showcase and demonstrating strong facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and storytelling.

Achieved $1 million in new business through strategic customer engagement and solution delivery—earning the Employee of the Quarter award.

Volunteer Experience

Foodbank WA – Ongoing Volunteer, supporting food relief and healthy eating education
Community Temple Project – Fundraising Committee Member, contributed to raising $5.7M
Channel 7 Telethon Trust – Telethon Volunteer, supported live fundraising efforts
Ronald McDonald House Charities WA – Volunteer, assisted families of seriously ill children

Certification

  • Agile Product ownership (ICP-APO) Certification.
  • ECBA
  • Certification in Facilitating Group Discussions
  • AI Fundamentals for Beginners with H2O.ai Certification
  • Generative AI Certification

Affiliations

Member, International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) | Alumnus, Graduate School of Management, UWA | Member, Language and Cultural Exchange (LACE) | Member, Rotary Club Booragoon | Member, ISWA | Committee Member, Sikh Association of Western Australia (SAWA)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Agile Business Analyst

Bankwest (CBA Group)
03.2020 - Current

Subject Matter Expert/ Analyst

CBA
08.2015 - 06.2020

Branch Manager/Senior Consultant/Lender

Bankwest
01.2010 - 01.2015

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Western Australia
01.2008 - 01.2010

Customer Liaison & Operations Manager

Carlson Group
01.2005 - 01.2008

Relationship Manager

Vacation Club International Ltd.
01.2003 - 01.2005

Customer Service Executive

Cabana Club Ventures
01.2002 - 01.2003

Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) - International Business

University of Western Australia

Bachelor of Commerce -

Baba Sahib Bhimrao Ambedkar University

Diploma in Aviation, Hospitality and Travel Management -

Frankfinn Institute

Diploma in Web Design -

STG International LTD

Kaplan - RG146 Tier 2 Accreditation -

FSRA

Microsoft Office Suite -

Microsoft Office
Amit Sehgal