Avinash Shamraj
About Avinash Shamraj
Avinash Shamraj is a Senior Project Manager and Program Manager with over 12 years of experience in regulatory risk, particularly in sanctions and anti-money laundering for investment banks. He has held positions at notable financial institutions, including HSBC, Barclays, and the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, and has implemented significant projects across multiple countries.
Work at HSBC
Currently, Avinash Shamraj holds the position of Senior Project Manager/Program Manager at HSBC, a role he has occupied since 2017. In this capacity, he has been involved in significant projects, including the implementation of a Real Time Sanctions Screening Target Operating Model as part of the Business Financial Crime Risk Global Programme. This initiative impacted operations across more than 30 countries, demonstrating his capability in managing complex regulatory risk projects.
Previous Experience at Barclays
Avinash Shamraj served as Lead Business Analyst (Workstream Lead) at Barclays from 2012 to 2015. During his three years in this role, he contributed to various projects that required in-depth analysis and strategic planning. His experience at Barclays further solidified his expertise in business analysis within the financial sector.
Experience at Royal Bank of Scotland Group
Before his tenure at Barclays, Avinash worked at the Royal Bank of Scotland Group as a Senior Business Analyst for 10 months in 2011 to 2012. His role involved analyzing business needs and providing solutions to enhance operational efficiency. This experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent positions in project management and business analysis.
Education and Expertise
Avinash Shamraj earned his MBA in Finance from the University of Strathclyde. His educational background complements over 12 years of professional experience in defining and implementing Target Operating Models for regulatory risk, with a focus on sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) in investment banks. He possesses expertise in executing both onsite and offshore delivery models for regulatory risk projects.
Consulting Experience at Wipro Technologies
Prior to his roles in the banking sector, Avinash Shamraj worked as a Consultant at Wipro Technologies from 2003 to 2009 in Bangalore, India. This six-year experience provided him with a strong foundation in consulting, allowing him to develop skills that are applicable in project management and business analysis within the financial industry.