Santoshi Williams
Senior Data Governance & Risk Specialist
Salary / Daily rate
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Languages
About me
Intro
Certified Fraud Examiner with 12+ years in financial data management and regulatory compliance across top-tier banks. Currently Data Manager at Citi, previously VP at Wells Fargo - specialized in BASEL, HKMA, MAS compliance and automated data frameworks. Expert in data governance, UAT testing, and risk analytics to ensure regulatory adherence and operational excellence.
Work experience
Data Manager
Citi
Sep 2024 - Present
2 years 2 months
• Define and refine data requirements, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness for critical business decisions. • Strengthen data governance by assessing existing controls and implementing strategic enhancements. • Streamlined remediation processes with stakeholders, improving data integrity and operational efficiency. • Conduct metadata reviews, identifying and resolving gaps to enhance transparency and compliance. • Led cross-functional collaboration initiatives, optimizing stakeholder engagement and accelerating project timelines.
Wells Fargo
Nov 2021 - Dec 2024
3 years 2 months
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Vice President - Data management & Insights
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
1 year
Indianapolis, IN, USA
• Designed and optimized data flows in Visio, ensuring accuracy in internal and regulatory reporting. • Strengthened data governance by validating metadata lineage and resolving key process inefficiencies. • Built strategic stakeholder relationships to enhance operational insights, risk management, and control frameworks. • Led UAT testing, aligning data transformations with business requirements in Jira for seamless implementation. • Implemented an enterprise-wide Automated Data Framework, streamlining data processing and ensuring compliance. • Conducted RCSA assessments, reinforcing risk controls and regulatory adherence. • Collaborated with governance, analytics, and change management teams in an Agile environment. • Championed major Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives at the enterprise level, mentoring employees and driving cultural transformation to foster an inclusive work environment across Wells Fargo.
Senior data managment analyst
Nov 2021 - Jan 2024
2 years 3 months
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Associate
Morgan Stanley
Jul 2017 - Dec 2021
4 years 6 months
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
• Oversaw client statements, valuations, and performance reporting, ensuring data accuracy and regulatory compliance. • Developed key metrics (KRIs/KPIs) and management reports to support strategic decision-making for AWM leadership. • Collaborated with global teams (Front Office, IT, Risk, Trade Ops) to streamline operations and strengthen risk controls. • Led Lean Management initiatives, streamlining workflows and driving process improvements. • Strengthened regulatory reporting (HKMA & MAS) by implementing robust risk controls and governance frameworks. • Managed corporate action processing via Bloomberg & Qwest, reducing financial discrepancies and improving data integrity. • Conducted RCSA audits, identifying control gaps and implementing data-driven risk mitigation strategies.
Regulatory Reporting Analyst
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Oct 2014 - Jul 2017
2 years 10 months
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Commercial Account Executive - Insurance broking
Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Jun 2012 - Jan 2014
1 year 8 months
Mumbai Area, India
Assistant Manager
Bonanza Portfolio Ltd
Aug 2009 - Mar 2012
2 years 8 months
Mumbai Area, India
Education
Technology And Management Jobs
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2012 - 2014
3 years
Madurai Kamaraj University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
2008 - 2011
4 years