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Divya Manoharan

Senior Business Analyst (Regulatory II Cyber Security II Digital II Products)
Sydney

Summary

Analytical, detailed and cross skilled Business Strategist and Business Analyst. Skilled in the end-to-end delivery of technology through roles as a Business Strategist, Technical Business Analyst, Developer and Tester. Master of establishing productive relationships with partners and customers/clients. Confident public speaker, capable of effectively generating and delivering presentations on complex subjects. Experienced in using modern frameworks, Agile, proven methodologies and industry best practices.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Product Owner

Commonwealth Bank
05.2022 - Current
  • Created product roadmaps and involved in
    re-platforming of multiple case management systems
    into unified one and solving problem of
    maintaining multiple legacy systems, touch points and
    automation of key controls
  • Prioritized features to attain desired outcomes of
    reduced case touch times, improve quality.
  • Achieved significant cost savings of $3M per year.
    through World Check license reductions and minimized
    touch times.
  • Championed best practices in Agile Product Management throughout organization, helping to promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptation among colleagues.
  • Improved user experience through regular collaboration with UX designers and incorporating feedback from end-users.

Senior Business Consultant

Westpac Bank
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Led end-to-end delivery using Enterprise Product
    Catalogue System, API, Objective, Digital, and AEM
    within tight time frames
  • Defined release scope (backlog) for various releases
  • Aligned Business and Consumer Banking with
    technology to meet ASIC DDO regulation
  • Engaged multiple vendors to ensure desired
    outcomes
  • Implemented change management initiatives to facilitate organizational transformation and ensure smooth transitions during periods of growth or restructuring.

Lead Business Analyst

CBA
1 2020 - 07.2021
  • Mentored junior analysts, providing guidance on best practices, technical skills development, and career growth opportunities.
  • Led risk engagements for Program Assurance across 3
    Lines of Assurance, ensuring control effectiveness
  • Collaborated with stakeholders, provided IAM control.
    recommendations, and delivered actionable insights.
  • Investigated exceptions, suggested risk reduction.
    measures, and reported findings to Senior.
    Management
  • Utilized bank data for Risk-based Approach, guided.
    new squad members, and delivered on Privacy and
    Cyber Controls Assessment to meet quarterly.
    milestones.

Governance, Risk & Compliance Consultant

DXC Technology
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Documented AS-IS, TO-BE models, mapped controls.
    to Policies
  • Provided structured workflows for risk management
  • Implemented Risk & Compliance Applications with
    collateral for GRC success at AMP & AEMO
  • Improved end-to-end processes with CTI Integration,
    linking telephony to AWS and ServiceNow
    Implementation for ITSM, HR, and finance modules.

Product Owner/Business Analyst

Citibank
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Collaborated with business partner (“Coles) to create great customer experiences and propositions.
  • Implementation of Pre- and Post-Login KYC forms as acquired Coles Customers were found to be non-compliant to Citi Regulations
  • Worked closely with internal Product, marketing, compliance and portfolio teams to strategize new product launch inclusive of communications and deliver great initiatives. Involved in UAT Testing, Customer Experience Testing and competitor analysis.

Senior Business Analyst/Scrum Master – Sydney Water

Sydney Water
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • Closely worked with Scrum Master for Sprint Planning and Review/Retrospective sessions and action feedback
  • Conducted backlog prioritization workshop to form minimum viable product (MVP) with product owner to ensure deliverables are aligned well with customer journey map.
  • Aligned information technology with business needs to create solutions that drive change.
  • Proactively backfilled for Scrum Master during leave time for 2 months.
  • Benefits Realization 3-5 percent uplift in customer satisfaction and similar saving in its operating expenses

Cyber Security Business Analyst TCS

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, CBA
10.2014 - 10.2016
  • Conducted workshops to prepare process and Questionnaire/Assessment form for Attestation Process for projects and suppliers.
  • Engaged with key stakeholders for signing off requirements, assist with pre and post data checks for go live.
  • Evaluated risks related to requirements implementation, testing in Cyber Critical systems Non-Negotiable Controls
  • Performed System Testing and Regression testing and raising defects and tracking them until resolution, created Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and User Guides

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Digital Business Analyst/Strategist

TCS (For IMF & Jaguar Land Rover)
06.2013 - 09.2014
  • Supported clients in development of business strategies/cases in order to select right mobile technology partner in order to realize business benefits.
  • Explored multiple solutions available in market and evaluated their advantages and disadvantages, bearing in mind key business drivers.
  • Engaged with Gartner Research Team
  • Provided relevant financial projections on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI)
  • Performed Risk Assessments and SWOT analysis of recommended technologies to business, including mitigations.

Product Owner/Business Analyst

TCS
07.2011 - 05.2013

TCS Internal Products (Mobile Applications, TCS Digital Product Team was formed to customize in-house products considering the client specifics

Roles and Responsibilities.

  • Conducted User Requirements & Process Optimization
  • Evaluated UX of application is per guidelines of platform (iOS, android and Windows).
  • Reduced time-to-market by effectively coordinating resources, tasks, and timelines within team.
  • Developed comprehensive roadmaps outlining product vision, goals, and milestones for successful execution.

Adobe Flex UI Developer

Adobe Flex UI Web Developer World Bank
01.2009 - 06.2011
  • Implemented cairngorm and parsley Architecture to develop and integrate code across multiple modules & teams via Agile SCRUM model
  • Conducted Code reviews and walkthrough, bug fixing and product enhancements

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

NSS College of Engineering
Palakkad, Kerala, India
09.2004 - 08.2008

Skills

    Strong analytical, domain and critical thinking skills

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SPECIALISATION IN

ITIL Framework, ITSM Implementations, Governance Risk & Compliance, Cyber Security Controls, Telephony, Service Management, Call/Contact Centers, Digital Transformations, APIs, Credit Cards, Asset Management, Websites, Forms, Mobile Applications, Procurement, AML, KYC Remediation, Risk Management Framework, Controls Assurance, Policy Obligations, IAM(Identity & Access management), Remediation.

Industries

Banking and Finance, Government, Health, Telco, Utilities

Software

Jira, MS Visio, Service Now, Archer, Drupal, SharePoint, Tibco, APIs, Siebel, ESB, Java, Angular JS, HTML5, Adobe flex, iOS, Android, IBM Lotus notes, AWS, Microsoft Office Suite

Timeline

Senior Product Owner

Commonwealth Bank
05.2022 - Current

Senior Business Consultant

Westpac Bank
08.2021 - 05.2022

Governance, Risk & Compliance Consultant

DXC Technology
09.2018 - 03.2019

Product Owner/Business Analyst

Citibank
08.2017 - 08.2018

Senior Business Analyst/Scrum Master – Sydney Water

Sydney Water
01.2017 - 07.2017

Cyber Security Business Analyst TCS

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, CBA
10.2014 - 10.2016

Digital Business Analyst/Strategist

TCS (For IMF & Jaguar Land Rover)
06.2013 - 09.2014

Product Owner/Business Analyst

TCS
07.2011 - 05.2013

Adobe Flex UI Developer

Adobe Flex UI Web Developer World Bank
01.2009 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical And Electronics Engineering

NSS College of Engineering
09.2004 - 08.2008

Lead Business Analyst

CBA
1 2020 - 07.2021
Divya ManoharanSenior Business Analyst (Regulatory II Cyber Security II Digital II Products)