MANAS KUMAR BERA

Experience

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  ABN AMRO Central Enterprises Servises LTD

  May 2003 - Jul 2006

  Executive

  Worked for the Dubai Trade Operation, in Role of Team Leader for Guarantees Issuance, LCs and GAP and Data Analysis, Process Re-Engineering & Improvement. Expertise in Trade Finance Products and Governing Rules for Guarantee Issuances, Claim Settlements, Foreign Banks Commission payments and refunds and Risk Mitigation and Letter of Credits (LC) Issuance, Negotiation & Payment.

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  Infosys

  Aug 2006 - Oct 2010

  Product Technology Lead

  - Worked as a Product Technology Lead/Project Leader and Functional Expert in Treasury products for FINACLE TRASURY APPLICATION – a product of FINACLE - Infosys Technologies LTD., Bangalore. - Led a Team of Test Analysts, Test Planners and Test Engineers for the road map release of Module for Credit Default SWAP (CDS), Total Return SWAP (TRS), Target Redemptions in Securities, Loans & Deposit and SWAP Module and Module for Cash Flow generation & Propagation in Cash Flow Products like Commercial Loan/Deposit, SWAP and Securities.- Worked on Numerical Analytics, Functional Analysis, Design Analysis and Change Management of the Modules to meet the business and market requirement of the product.- Responsible for Task Scheduling & Allocation, Test Case Designing, Review of Test Case Designs prepared by team members, Testing Reviews, Mentoring team members on Functionality of the Product and Co-ordination with development team.- Also worked on Functional Issues and Defects on Modules for FOREX, Securities, REPO, Structure Products, Futures/Options, Commercial Loans, Term Deposits/Loans, Swaps, Call Money and Deposit, Payment and Settlement Systems. - Responsible for Analysis of Functionality and Business requirement for the Client. Also Reviewing Product & Module Design, Reviewing Test Plans for various business scenarios based on client requirements. Show less

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  ITC Infotech

  Nov 2010 - Apr 2012

  Lead Business Analyst

  - Scoping and Effort Estimation of Project work. Requirement Gathering, Preparation SRS/RS & Approach Document and Configuration Document for the Configuration/Customization Development, Design-Configuration and Data Modeling Document.- Supporting the development team for developing the reports. Configuring the Kondor+ and Kondor+ TP systems for implementation for Equity, Bonds and Counter Party Payment/Settlement Exposure Netting for trade in FX, MM, NI and Derivatives Trade.

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  HCL Technologies

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  Associate Business Manager

  Summit COE - Treasury IT advisor.

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  ORACLE FINANCIAL SERVICES SOFTWARES LTD

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

  Product Management/Strategy Manager - Product Development

  Currently working on Enhancement Proposals for various modules of Treasury & Capital Market (FX/MM/FI/NI/Derivatives), Cash Management and Corporate Lending (Loan Syndication) in Flexcube a flagship Banking Solution Product.

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  Standard Chartered Global Business Services

  Aug 2014 - now

  AVP - Change Manager at Standard Chartered Bank within the Global Business Services

  Role involves driving organizational change, process optimization, and ensuring smooth transitions during transformations.BCBS239 Regulatory Compliance Program: ● As a Project Chair, lead and managed the BCBS239 regulatory compliance program. This initiative focuses on effective risk data aggregation & risk reporting within financial institutions.● BCBS239 aims to reduce the severity of losses or systemic crises due to poor risk management. It’s primarily targeted at G-SIBs (Global Systemically Important Banks) but is also recommended for D-SIBs to apply the same principles.● The program involves aspects such as overarching governance, risk data aggregation capabilities, and risk reporting practices.Financial & Treasury Market Business:● Initiated and managed the rollout of the Financial & Treasury Market business for a new CCIB entity in Egypt. This included scoping the product & business model for FM & TM.● Additionally, oversaw the rollout of the FM Business Product line for GIFT CITY in India under the IFSC.Financial Market Business in Saudi Arabia:● Delivered the Financial Market Business, Operation, and Process setup for the rollout of Standard Chartered Bank Saudi Arabia CCIB Branch & Business in 2021.Collateral & Variation Margining Operation:● Designed & managed the collateral and variation margining operation and system setup for Credit Derivatives and Horizontal Repo Business in the AME Region.Change Management Programs & Initiatives: ● Instrumental in initiating, managing, controlling, and delivering multiple change management programs and projects for the Financial Market (FM) and FM Operation ITO (DEV OPS) Portfolio.● These programs involve automation of client and trade lifecycle management processes across various areas, including regulatory reporting, FM trading, trade confirmation, settlement, reconciliation, and client onboarding.● Created and published Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) a Show less