Arun Sankar

Background

About Arun Sankar

Highly motivated and results-driven Product Owner / Business Consultant / Business Analyst with extensive experience in global banking and financial services. Currently serving as a Senior Product Owner at Standard Chartered Bank, specializing in equities, regulatory compliance, risk management, and digital transformation. Proven track record of leading large-scale global projects (budgets up to $350M) across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. Key strengths include: Stakeholder Management – Effective collaboration with C-level executives, business managers, and technology teams to drive strategic initiatives. Leadership & Team Management – Led and mentored 40+ SMEs in matrix environments, ensuring project success in onshore/offshore models. Product & Solution Design – Expertise in stockbroking, equities platforms, and risk control frameworks, delivering innovative and scalable solutions. Regulatory & Compliance Expertise – Hands-on experience in T+1 settlements, AML, surveillance monitoring, and pre-trade compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Technology & Transformation – Strong knowledge of cloud-based, hybrid infrastructures and implementing agile methodologies for phased project deliveries. Highly experienced into implementing the Core Banking suites. Business Process Re-Engineering and Training Management Passionate about customer-centric solutions and driving organizations to industry-leading benchmarks through strategic vision, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.