Ashima Sikdar , PMI PMP®

Operations Associate

Gurugram, Haryana, India18 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 15 years in financial services leadership.
Expert in financial analysis and operations management.
Proven track record in project management and team leadership.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in Fintech with a strong focus on financial operations and risk management.

Contact

ashimagogna@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Financial AnalysisFinancial AdvisoryRisk ManagementOperations ManagementProject ManagementQuality Assurance

Other Skills

A/R CollectionsAnalytical SkillsBudgetingBusiness AnalysisBusiness PlanningCost ReductionCredit Risk ManagementDirector levelEnterprise Risk ManagementFinancial ReportingLeadershipManagementMarket RiskMicrosoft OfficeOperational Risk Management

About

With over 15+ years of experience in the financial services industry, I am a seasoned leader and strategist in finance and operations. I oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, reports, and forecasts, ensuring compliance with US GAAP/IFRS and other legal and regulatory requirements. I also supervise and mentor a team of financial professionals, fostering a culture of performance and improvement. I have developed strong skills in operations management, business analysis, project management, and business development, using SAP FICO and other tools to optimize operational efficiency and reduce costs. I have successfully led and supported multiple projects across different time zones, delivering value to various clients and stakeholders. I have also provided risk advisory and consulting services, helping clients achieve their strategic and financial goals. I am passionate about driving growth and innovation, leveraging my domain expertise and analytical skills.

Experience

American express

Digital Product Operations - Business Blue Print and Banking

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Arth

Business Finance Head

Sep 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr · Gurugram 122011, HR · On-site

Prepare financial statements, business activity reports, and forecasts.
Monitor financial details to ensure that legal requirements are met.
Supervise employees who do financial reporting and budgeting.
Review financial reports and seek ways to reduce costs.
Help management make financial decisions
Financial managers spend much of their time analyzing data and advising senior managers on ways to maximize profits.

Financial AnalysisFinancial ReportingBudgetingCost ReductionFinancial Advisory

Fia global

Head of Operations & Risk

May 2023 – Jul 2023 · 2 mos · Gurugram 122011, HR · Hybrid

Financial AdvisoryOrganizational LeadershipFinancial AnalysisRisk Management

Novo

2 roles

Senior Manager - Payments Operation

Promoted

Oct 2022 – May 2023 · 7 mos

Leading a team of high performing Payment Operations Analysts and a Payments Specialist
Ensure the team over time can process across multiple time zones to meet our merchants’ needs
Develop a culture of performance management, improvement and development as a foundation for excellent organisational performance

Organizational LeadershipPeople ManagementRisk ManagementTeam LeadershipCredit Risk ManagementOperational Risk Management+6

Manager of Operations

May 2021 – May 2023 · 2 yrs

Team LeadershipFinancial AnalysisOperations Management

American express

4 roles

Project Manager in Automation and Robotics

Jul 2020 – May 2021 · 10 mos

designing and applying appropriate project management standards for incorporation in the NI Gateway Review Process
managing the production of the required deliverables
planning and monitoring the project
adopting any delegation and use of project assurance roles within agreed reporting structures
preparing and maintaining project, stage and exception plans as required
managing project risks, including the development of contingency plans
liaison with programme management (if the project is part of a programme) and related projects to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated
monitoring overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary
applying change control and configuration management processes
reporting through agreed lines on project progress through highlight reports and end-stage assessments
liaison with appointed project assurance representatives to assure the overall direction and integrity of the project
maintaining an awareness of potential interdependencies with other projects and their impact
adopting and applying appropriate technical and quality strategies and standards
identifying and obtaining support and advice required for the management, planning and control of the project
managing project administration
conducting a project evaluation review to assess how well the project was managed
preparing any follow-on action recommendations