Souvik Masanta
About Souvik Masanta
Souvik Masanta is a Manager of Analytics specializing in Anti-Money Laundering and Fraud at HSBC, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in data science and engineering, with experience at Anheuser-Busch InBev and HSBC, and holds degrees from IIEST Shibpur and the Indian Statistical Institute.
Current Role at HSBC
Souvik Masanta serves as Manager Analytics in the Anti-Money Laundering and Fraud department at HSBC. He has held this position since 2022, working in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His responsibilities include model optimization to reduce false positive triggers and the analysis and closure of audit findings related to Anti-Money Laundering transaction monitoring models. His role involves leveraging advanced analytics to enhance compliance measures within the banking sector.
Previous Experience at Anheuser-Busch InBev
Before joining HSBC, Souvik Masanta worked as an Associate Data Scientist at Anheuser-Busch InBev from 2019 to 2021 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, he contributed to data-driven decision-making processes, applying his analytical skills to support various business initiatives. His experience in this position helped him develop a strong foundation in data science and analytics.
Educational Background
Souvik Masanta completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering at IIEST, Shibpur from 2009 to 2013. He later pursued a Master of Technology in Quality, Reliability, and Operations Research at the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata from 2017 to 2019. During his MTech course, he received a gold medal from ISI Kolkata for being the batch topper, highlighting his academic excellence.
Technical Skills and Projects
Souvik Masanta actively participates in hackathons, demonstrating his proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R. He is involved in the development of AI and ML-based models for Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime detection, focusing on transaction monitoring within the compliance analytics domain. His final year dissertation explored solution techniques for complementarity problems using metaheuristic techniques, including Particle Swarm Optimization and Differential Evolution.
Early Education
Souvik Masanta completed his secondary education at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Narendrapur, from 2001 to 2007. He continued his studies at the same institution for his Higher Secondary level from 2007 to 2009. This foundational education provided him with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue higher studies in engineering and analytics.