Anand Thiyagarajan
About Anand Thiyagarajan
Anand Thiyagarajan is a Strategic Business Change Manager specializing in Wholesale Transformation at HSBC, with extensive experience in business analysis and compliance across various financial institutions. He has a strong background in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from Bangalore University.
Work at HSBC
Anand Thiyagarajan currently serves as a Strategic Business Change Manager in Wholesale Transformation at HSBC, a position he has held since 2020 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. His role involves overseeing significant business changes and ensuring that transformation initiatives align with the bank's strategic goals. Prior to this, he worked as an Assistant Vice President in CMB Transformation from 2013 to 2019, where he contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Anand has extensive experience in the financial services sector. He worked at Ocwen Financial Solutions as an Underwriter for US Mortgages from 2002 to 2006 in Bangalore. He also held positions at the Royal Bank of Scotland as a Business Analyst focusing on Retail Mortgages and Regulatory & Compliance from 2010 to 2013 in the Chennai Area. Additionally, he worked at Birlasoft as a Business Analyst in the Banking Domain from 2007 to 2009 and at ITC Infotech as a Business Analyst in Retail Banking from 2009 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Anand studied at Bangalore University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in Accounting and Finance from 1999 to 2001. He possesses expertise in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, which he applies to drive business requirements and manage project delivery frameworks. His professional background includes a focus on compliance with global and country-specific regulatory requirements, particularly in areas such as Anti-Money Laundering and Customer On-boarding.
Certifications and Specializations
Anand is a Certified Mortgage Underwriter, having obtained this certification from Finance America LLC. His specialization in underwriting and compliance within the financial sector complements his extensive experience in business analysis and transformation projects. He has a proven track record of implementing new systems for process and product enhancement, contributing to the overall efficiency of the organizations he has worked for.