SARIKA LAWANGARE
Mumbai,India
Summary
Payments industry expert with over 14 years of experience in strategic planning and organizational development. Proven ability in project management and leading cross-functional teams. Focused on driving impactful change and fostering organizational growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Vice-President
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
Mumbai, India
09.2023 - Current
- Managed CoreNX, a Retail Loan Management System for Kotak Bank and Kotak Prime Ltd.
- Executed business enhancements from requirement gathering to go-live for all users.
- Facilitated resource mapping for project allocation, invoicing, and billing processes.
- Led multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget while maintaining high-quality standards.
Assistant Vice President (Credit Strategy Unit)
HDFC Bank
Mumbai, India
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Streamlined process creation and management for retail lending projects, optimising credit journey.
- Coordinated with Product and BTG teams to implement changes in credit policy and workflow.
- Managed enhancements for LOS BTG projects, including EPFO, CKYC, URC, and Data Leakage.
- Developed BRD, concept notes, and POCs in collaboration with product team.
- Oversaw UAT and secured Go-live sign-off for multiple projects.
Sr. Business Analyst (Techno Functional)
Financial Software and Systems Pvt Ltd
Mumbai, India
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Managed project lifecycle for payment gateway solutions, ensuring timely documentation delivery.
- Developed project plans and allocated resources while monitoring progress against timelines.
- Gathered requirements for new implementations and delivered comprehensive product training.
- Ensured data integrity across payment gateways through rigorous testing protocols.
Business Analyst (Techno Functional)
Experian Services India Pvt Ltd
Mumbai, India
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Facilitated on-site engagement with key business stakeholders to capture requirements accurately.
- Mapped business requirements to system functionalities, ensuring comprehensive understanding.
- Transformed documented requirements into product specifications, creating workflows, scorecards, and policies using scripting language.
- Integrated inputs from LOS systems into PCSM for credit decision processing based on multiple scoring criteria.
- Delivered training sessions for internal and external customers, promoting knowledge sharing and support.
Business Analyst (Functional Consultant)
Indus Software (R-Systems)
Pune, India
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Configured loan origination product based on detailed stakeholder requirements.
- Gathered business requirements, mapped them to the system, and prepared GAP and feasibility documents.
- Defined technical vision and scope in coordination with product managers, developers, and QA.
Business Analyst / Process Consultant
Svasti Microfinance Pvt Ltd
Mumbai, India
09.2011 - 01.2015
- Conducted business process consulting to identify and analyze project requirements.
- Produced comprehensive Business Requirement Specifications (BRS) and Software Requirement Specifications (SRS).
Education
Master of Computer Applications -
NCRDs Sterling Institute of Management Studies
Mumbai, India 06.2008 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Computer Science -
Dnyanasadhana College
Mumbai, India 06.2005 - 06.2008
Skills
- Project management and team leadership
- Requirements gathering and documentation
- Banking domain expertise
- Lending product management
- E-commerce payment solutions
- Agile methodologies and SDLC
Personal Information
- Passport Number: J2875744
- Date of birth: 10/13/86
- Marital status: Married
Remote Engagements
- Onsite at Vietnam for 3 months - leading UAT and Go Live
- Managed customers from Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Timeline
Associate Vice-President
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Vice President (Credit Strategy Unit)
HDFC Bank
03.2022 - 09.2023
Sr. Business Analyst (Techno Functional)
Financial Software and Systems Pvt Ltd
05.2020 - 03.2022
Business Analyst (Techno Functional)
Experian Services India Pvt Ltd
12.2018 - 03.2020
Business Analyst (Functional Consultant)
Indus Software (R-Systems)
02.2015 - 12.2017
Business Analyst / Process Consultant
Svasti Microfinance Pvt Ltd
09.2011 - 01.2015
Master of Computer Applications -
NCRDs Sterling Institute of Management Studies
06.2008 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Computer Science -
Dnyanasadhana College
06.2005 - 06.2008
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