Vijay Kumar
About Vijay Kumar
Vijay Kumar is a Senior Business Analyst and Project Manager with extensive experience in decommissioning legacy architectures and improving operational efficiency. He has worked for various financial institutions, including HSBC, UBS, and Goldman Sachs, and holds a Master's degree in Finance from the London School of Economics.
Work at Legal & General
Vijay Kumar has been employed at Legal & General as a Senior Business Analyst & Project Manager since 2022. In this role, he focuses on improving business processes and project management strategies. His responsibilities include gathering business requirements, designing future state processes, and managing project lifecycles. His experience in decommissioning legacy architectures contributes to enhancing Straight Through Processing (STP) rates and reducing operating costs.
Professional Experience in Financial Services
Vijay Kumar has held various positions in prominent financial institutions. He worked at HSBC Global Banking and Markets as a Senior Operations and Change Analyst from 2008 to 2010 and later as a Senior Analyst from 2010 to 2014. He also served as a Senior Business Analyst at UBS from 2006 to 2008 and again from 2017 to 2018. His tenure at Goldman Sachs as a Senior Business Analyst lasted from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he worked at BNY Mellon as a Project Manager Business Analyst from 2019 to 2021 and at Barclays Investment Bank as a Project Manager/Business Analyst for 8 months in 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Vijay Kumar holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he studied from 2011 to 2013. He completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science at VTU University from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in business analysis and project management within the financial sector.
Project Management and Analytical Skills
Vijay Kumar has extensive experience in project management and business analysis. He has been involved in all stages of project management, including user and technical specifications, and post go-live support. His skills include producing Terms of Reference, functional specifications, and managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles. He has also performed Gap Analysis and documented Target Operating Models, demonstrating his analytical capabilities.
Background in Outsourcing and Process Improvement
Vijay Kumar has experience in outsourcing processes to satellite sites in Asia, which reflects his understanding of global business operations. His focus on decommissioning legacy architectures has been instrumental in improving operational efficiencies and reducing costs. His background in various roles within major financial institutions has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.