Bharath Kumar Vasudevan
Business Analyst
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Results-driven Business Analyst with 13+ years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in SWIFT payments, ISO 20022 migration, business transformation, and change management. Expertise in business process re-engineering, gap analysis, stakeholder management, and regulatory compliance. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, implementing innovative solutions, and driving operational efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Business Analyst
Virtusa
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Define product features, draft epic user stories, and track delivery of business value through iterative development.
- Execute proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives to validate functionality and ensure alignment with acceptance criteria.
- Gather and translate business requirements into detailed user stories for IT and business teams.
- Manage and refine product backlog and coordinate with development teams for iteration planning.
- Develop and validate data flows with systems like WSS and Intellimatch for improved operational efficiency.
- Utilized BPMN to map and optimize end-to-end payment processing workflows, improving efficiency and compliance.
Business Analyst – Business Transformation & Change
ING Bank, Singapore
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Led SWIFT ISO 20022 migration projects, including CBPR+ and RTGS, ensuring seamless transition from proprietary MT messages.
- Assessed operational risks and implemented risk management controls via RCSA frameworks.
- Spearheaded the decommissioning of core banking applications, including SPE and Finacle (AMS), across 8 Asian wholesale banking countries, ensuring seamless system transitions.
- Managed organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions through structured change management strategies.
- Conducted gap analysis, risk mitigation plans, and impact assessments for legacy system modernization.
- Designed and executed process optimization strategies, improving transaction speed and reducing error rates.
- Led cross-functional training programs to ensure stakeholders were well-versed in the ISO 20022 transition and new payment frameworks.
- Developed project roadmaps, KPIs, and milestone tracking for payment system transformations, ensuring timely delivery.
Programmer Analyst (AMH – Alliance Messaging Hub)
UOB, Singapore
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Led projects for new payment gateway implementations(AMH) in Hong Kong and Malaysia, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted business process re-engineering and requirement gathering for SWIFT payment workflows.
- Defined and created BRD, FRD, and use case diagrams for functional enhancements, streamlining payment processing.
- Developed financial message models using SWIFT Transformer Tool for payment validation and reconciliation.
- Managed end-to-end UAT coordination, ensuring system integrity and user readiness before go-live.
- Collaborated with IT teams, regulatory authorities, and financial institutions to align implementation strategies with industry best practices.
Business Analyst – Regional Payment System
MUFG
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed stakeholder engagement and translated business requirements into functional deliverables for the regional payment system.
- Led workflow modeling, data flow diagrams, and test strategy planning to streamline payment processing.
- Provided UAT coordination and risk-based prioritization for system validation.
- Defined testing frameworks, including functional, regression, and integration testing, to ensure seamless software deployment.
- Conducted impact assessments and change management workshops to educate stakeholders on new system functionalities.
Application Programmer
UOB, Singapore
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Provided 3rd-line support for trade and remittance applications, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Handled change requests and software enhancements, aligning with strategic business objectives.
- Assisted in automation and optimization of key financial applications to improve efficiency.
Support Analyst
DBS, Singapore
10.2014 - 07.2015
Application Analyst
Citi, Singapore
08.2013 - 09.2014
Systems Engineer
Infosys, India
02.2010 - 02.2012
Education
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
01.2012 - 1 2013
Bachelor of Engineering - undefined
Anna University
01.2005 - 1 2009
Skills
ISO 20022
SWIFT Payments
Business Analysis
BPMN 20
User Stories
Requirement Gathering
Project Lifecycle Management
Agile, Scrum, Waterfall
Risk Analysis (RCSA)
Jira, Confluence
ITSM
Tableau
Problem Solving
Data Modelling
Python
Shell Scripting
SQL
IBM MQ
UML Diagram
Java
Certification
Professional Scrum Master 1
Timeline
Senior Business Analyst
Virtusa
07.2024 - 03.2025
Business Analyst – Business Transformation & Change
ING Bank, Singapore
12.2021 - 03.2024
Programmer Analyst (AMH – Alliance Messaging Hub)
UOB, Singapore
07.2018 - 07.2021
Business Analyst – Regional Payment System
MUFG
05.2017 - 07.2018
Application Programmer
UOB, Singapore
07.2015 - 05.2017
Support Analyst
DBS, Singapore
10.2014 - 07.2015
Application Analyst
Citi, Singapore
08.2013 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
01.2012 - 1 2013
Systems Engineer
Infosys, India
02.2010 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - undefined
Anna University
01.2005 - 1 2009