Smita Basu

Experience

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  Datamonitor

  May 2009 - Jun 2010

  Associate Analyst

  - Worked as a business research professional, gaining understanding of the industry trends, market forces and competitive dynamics. - Produced insightful opinion and analysis in order to help clients make better strategic decisions across industries.

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  Deloitte

  Jun 2010 - Nov 2014

  - Interpreted business strategies and translate into business requirements and designs. Clearly define and ensure continuity / traceability of the functional / non-functional requirements as part of the overall definition of solutions to support business needs - Imparted / organized training programs for new recruits for achieving pre-planned business targets. Monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in operations and meeting of individual & group targets. Helping the team to increase the quality level, by preparing training materials and process document Show less - Studied prospective acquisition targets across the financial services and the healthcare sector, study of consulting framework of consulting and integration majors, benchmarking leading business process modeling tools, SWOT analysis of global and local financial services companies- Conducted custom research on topics including business issues, technology trends, competitive intelligence, best practices, scenario planning, market expansion, and entry strategies. This also included company analysis Industry/sector analysis, M&A deal briefs, client packs, eminence / thought leadership-related support and Newsletters Show less

  • Consultant at USI Federal Consulting Practice

    Mar 2012 - Nov 2014

  • Analyst

    Jun 2010 - Mar 2012
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  KPMG

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2020

  Overview:- The current role as Manager involves incubating and leading teams specializing in business research and consulting across functions and geographies. The role also involved building up/recruiting the team of professionals, creating a go-to-market strategy and developing new products and solutions- Have been responsible for providing leadership and direction within department and works on a cross-functional teams across all business lines for the firm- The primary responsibilities includes emerging as a thought partner in association with business leaders, contributing to capability development, identifying potentially growth opportunities and managing and coaching junior team members- The role also involves partnering with the business leaders to discuss critical procedures and standards for ensuring smooth operations and client delivery along with offering consulting support. Show less Was instrumental in setting with the Regulatory Strategic Growth Initiative (Reg SGI) team. As a Team Leader my primary responsibilities included partnering with the team of research and analytics professionals, managing key stakeholder interests and ensuring that service standards are met. I was also involved in hands-on project delivery working with the team members to manage end-to-end projects involving problem scoping/proposal generation, outlining solutions and delivering final analysis. Additionally, have also undertaken people management activities and responsible for all aspects ranging from performance management, project managements and career development of the team members. Show less

  • Manager

    Jan 2018 - Apr 2020

  • Assistant Manager

    Apr 2015 - Apr 2020

  • Team Lead

    Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
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  HGS - Hinduja Global Solutions

  Apr 2020 - Apr 2023

  Part of the CEO’s office where in the role includes working closely with the CEO and the functional / geo leads on various topics including but not limited to Strategy, Governance, Management Information, Program/project management Project Management:•Lead large cross functional teams across geos in the deployment of enterprise-wide projects and programs•Create project plans to fit stakeholder and customer needs and deliver within budget on desired outcomes•Define project roles and responsibilities in close collaboration with stakeholders, create project scope and objectives to ensure a cross-functional understanding amongst project members•Perform project tracking through status reports and time management reports; proactively identify potential issues and track progress against commitments•Identify and recommend improvements, cost saving initiatives, efficiency gains that would positively impact project budget or schedule•Manage risks in a timely manner and apply change management principles as necessary•Always ensure adherence to legal guidelines and internal policies across all geosBusiness strategy•Oversee strategic business initiatives through successful execution under the guidance of senior leadership and departmental heads•Participate with the CEO/President and senior management team in strategic planning, policy development, and decision-making.•Assist and communicate with executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation•Ensure timely and effective completion of projects and initiatives of the CEO/President•Coordinate the execution of strategic initiatives•Ensure seamless communication and teamwork between the functional and the business teams both on-shore and off-shore Show less

  • General Manager, Corporate Projects, CEO's Office

    Apr 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Deputy General Manager

    Apr 2020 - Apr 2023
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  Wipro

  Feb 2023 - now

  Chief of Staff

  My role involves overseeing strategic business initiatives and liaising with functional leaders across India and Southeast Asia business at Wipro. This also includes being a partner and enabler in executing significant strategic, operational, and cultural agendas critical to the success of the business in the regions. I am also responsible for facilitating change management and inculcating a culture of teamwork and collaboration.