Hi, I’m Saswata Pal. I bring 20+ years of strategic excellence in business analysis, software development, and end-to-end implementation across finance, risk, regulation reporting, cloud, data migration, and analytics. I thrive on using technology to deliver practical, scalable solutions while fostering collaboration and a safety-focused mindset. I’m a team player with an innovation mindset and a fast, can-do approach. I enjoy bridging business needs with technical delivery, continuously learning new tools and architectures to help organizations stay ahead in a dynamic digital landscape.

Saswata Pal

Hi, I’m Saswata Pal. I bring 20+ years of strategic excellence in business analysis, software development, and end-to-end implementation across finance, risk, regulation reporting, cloud, data migration, and analytics. I thrive on using technology to deliver practical, scalable solutions while fostering collaboration and a safety-focused mindset. I’m a team player with an innovation mindset and a fast, can-do approach. I enjoy bridging business needs with technical delivery, continuously learning new tools and architectures to help organizations stay ahead in a dynamic digital landscape.

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Hi, I’m Saswata Pal. I bring 20+ years of strategic excellence in business analysis, software development, and end-to-end implementation across finance, risk, regulation reporting, cloud, data migration, and analytics. I thrive on using technology to deliver practical, scalable solutions while fostering collaboration and a safety-focused mindset.

I’m a team player with an innovation mindset and a fast, can-do approach. I enjoy bridging business needs with technical delivery, continuously learning new tools and architectures to help organizations stay ahead in a dynamic digital landscape.

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Work Experience

Senior Lead Analyst Developer / Freelance Contractor at LBBW Bank
August 1, 2023 - June 16, 2024
Leading development of Calypso and Kondor integration platform and data migration into Fusion. Handling Lift and Shift / Creation of Azure CI/CD Pipelines and Artifacts. Creating Python scripts for MiFID II UK Transaction Reporting focusing on data readiness, migration, and reporting. Working on KYC and AML using Fen-X. Adhoc Power BI report generation including interactive dashboards, data transformation, analytics, DAX, and report visualization for publishing.
Architect at Virtusa Consulting Ltd
January 1, 2017 - August 1, 2023
Delivered end-to-end solutions using Angular front-end and NodeJS/Java backend APIs for ApixPlatform/MUFG. Developed server-side microservices and synthetic data generation tools. Undertook KYC, Pre Sales, and Data Governance with Talend and Collibra and created Power BI reports. Used technologies including Python, Java, Angular, JavaScript, AWS, Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Contractor, Analyst Developer at Deutsche Bank London
December 1, 2014 - June 30, 2016
Hybrid role combining Business Analysis and Development for Risk and Valuation teams. Generated VaR Calculations, Historical Simulation, Monte Carlo, IPV, and Stress Tests for risk data supporting regulations like MiFID and Basel II. Used DBAnalytics, Python, Java, Hadoop, and MapReduce technologies.
Market and International Business Analyst Developer at Royal Bank of Scotland
February 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014
Business analyst and developer for data analysis of Equity Derivative systems including the Operational Data Cache project for regulatory reporting. Managed trace transform for data mapping/migration and stored data in a bank-wide central repository. Performed rate card analysis for Brokerage Balcony Points and Orbits.
Contract via Brickendon Consulting at HSBC
April 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Conducted Summit 5.0 Gap analysis for different regulatory requirements including Dodd Frank, HBAP, JFSA, EMIR, and HKMA. Provided MIS support using VBA. Generated test trades from Summit 5.0 to GTR (DTCC). Implemented Dodd-Frank act and DTCC regulatory requirements for OTC derivatives and risk management.
Analyst Programmer Murex at ANZ Investment Bank
January 1, 2012 - March 31, 2012
Worked as an analyst programmer focusing on Murex trade processing systems development and implementation.
Software Engineer at Pink Comet Ltd.
July 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Web development as a software engineer contributing to front-end and back-end projects.
Associate at J.P. MORGAN CHASE
December 1, 2008 - May 31, 2011
Permanent role focusing on software development and business analysis in Mumbai.
Analyst at DSP MERRILL LYNCH
May 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Permanent analyst role in Mumbai contributing to various financial software development projects.
Analyst Programmer at CITI Group (Courtesy - Tata Consulting Services)
September 1, 2006 - May 31, 2008
Worked in Cards domain covering India and Japan markets under Tata Consultancy Services.
Software Engineer at Goldman Sachs (Courtesy - Infosys)
July 1, 2004 - September 30, 2006
Investment banking software development for reporting and financial systems in India.
Senior Lead Analyst Developer / Freelance Contractor at LBBW Bank
August 1, 2023 - June 11, 2024
Developed Calypso and Kondor Integration platform and led Data Migration into Fusion. Responsible for Lift and Shift / Creation of Azure CI/CD Pipelines and Artifacts. Worked on MiFID II UK Transaction Reporting by creating Python scripts for data readiness, migration, and reporting purposes. Implemented KYC and AML using Fen-X and generated adhoc Power BI reports including interactive dashboards, data transformation, analytics, and visualization.
Architect at Virtusa Consulting Ltd
January 1, 2017 - August 1, 2023
Delivered end to end solutions using Angular front-end with NodeJS and Java back-end APIs for ApixPlatform/MUFG. Developed server-side microservices, synthetic data generation tools in Python, and implemented KYC, pre-sales, and data governance with Talend and Collibra. Created Power BI reports and used technologies including Java, Angular, AWS, Docker, Jenkins, Kubernetes, and more.
Contractor, Analyst Developer at Deutsche Bank London
December 1, 2014 - June 30, 2016
Hybrid role covering business analysis and development for risk and valuation teams. Generated VaR calculations, historical simulations, Monte Carlo and stress tests, IPV, and risk data for regulations including MiFID and Basel II. Utilized DBAnalytics, Python, Java, Hadoop, and Map Reduce technologies.
Market and International Business Analyst Developer at Royal Bank of Scotland
February 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014
Business analysis and development for equity derivative systems, including data mapping and migration for regulatory reporting. Worked on operational data cache and rate card analysis projects using Trace Transformer, Oracle, Java, Python, and Unix.
Analyst Developer (Contract via Brickendon Consulting) at HSBC
April 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Performed Summit 5.0 gap analysis for various regulatory requirements including Dodd-Frank, HBAP, JFSA, EMIR, and HKMA. Supported MIS with VBA and assisted in generating test trades and regulatory implementations for OTC derivatives and DTCC compliance.
Analyst Programmer Murex at ANZ Investment Bank
January 1, 2012 - March 31, 2012
Developed and supported Murex trade processing and related systems for the investment bank.
Software Engineer at Pink Comet Ltd.
July 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Web development activities including design and implementation.
Associate at J.P. Morgan Chase
December 1, 2008 - May 31, 2011
Worked across treasury and equity derivative functions covering software development and analytics.
Analyst at DSP Merrill Lynch
May 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Role involved quantitative analyst responsibilities.
Software Engineer (Courtesy Tata Consulting Services) at CITI Group
September 1, 2006 - May 31, 2008
Worked in cards business for India and Japan with focus on software development and implementations.
Software Engineer (Courtesy Infosys) at Goldman Sachs
July 1, 2004 - September 30, 2006
Investment banking software development and reporting projects.
Lead Senior Analyst Developer at LBBW Bank
October 1, 2023 - Present
Develop Calypso, Kondor Integration platform and Data Migration into Fusion using SOAP API. Lift and Shift / Creation of Axure CI/CD Pipelines, Artifacts. MQ for accessing Rates Services. Azure Data Bricks, Data Lake – Develop Data Distribution, integration, service oriented architecture. Optimizing data workflow and data pipelines. Maintaining high system availability. MiFID II UK Transaction Reporting – Python scripting for data readiness, migration and reporting. KYC and AML using Fen-X. Adhoc Power BI dashboards and analytics.
Freelance Contractor at Stuart, Prism339, etc.
August 1, 2023 - Present
Web development using Spring Boot, JPA, JavaScript/Ajax, Thymeleaf; Python-based pricing and payments; OCR and insolvency/bankruptcy domain work; project work with Xlabs, AstraZeneca, ING; KYC, Data Governance using Talend and Collibra; Power BI reporting.
Architect at Virtusa Consulting Ltd
August 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Delivered end-to-end solutions using Angular front-end framework powered by NodeJS and Java backend APIs. Frontend development of ApixPlatform/MUFG. Server-side microservices. Synthetic data generation tool (Python). KYC, Pre-Sales, Data Governance using Talend, Collibra. Power BI reports. Technologies: Python, Java, SOAP, MQ, Kafka, HTML5/CSS3, Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, NodeJS, CI/CD, Java Spring Boot, AWS, Docker, Postman, Jenkins, Unix, Kubernetes.
Risk, Portfolio Calculator, Cross-Product Valuation at Deutsche Bank London
June 30, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Hybrid BA/Developer for Risk and Valuation. Generated VaR calculations, Historical Simulation, Monte Carlo, IPV, Stress Tests. Created risk data for regulatory reporting (MiFID, Basel II). Technologies: DBAnalytics, Python, Java, Hadoop, MapReduce, Excel.
ODC-BA and Developer at Royal Bank of Scotland (London)
September 30, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Data analysis of Equity Derivative system; data mapping and migration for regulatory reporting; central repository. Rate Card analysis. Technologies: Trace Transformer, Oracle, Java, Python, Unix.
Contract via Brickendon Consulting at HSBC
December 31, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Summit 5.0 Gap analysis for regulatory requirements (Dodd Frank, HBAP, JFSA, EMIR, HKMA); VBA MIS support. Generating test trades from Summit 5.0 to GTR (DTCC). Dodd-Frank, EMIR gap analysis and related regulatory reporting work.
Analyst Programmer at ANZ Investment Bank (London)
March 31, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Murex-related development work.
Analyst at Santander Global Banking and Markets (FX) (London)
December 31, 2011 - October 7, 2025
FX business; data analysis and support.
Web Developer at Pink Comet Ltd. (London)
October 31, 2011 - October 7, 2025
Web development projects for London-based clients.
Associate at J.P. Morgan Chase
May 31, 2011 - October 7, 2025
Permanent role in Mumbai; Treasury and Equity Derivative-related software development.
Analyst at DSP Merrill Lynch
November 30, 2008 - October 7, 2025
Mumbai-based analyst role in investment banking context.
Cards/IT Specialist at CITI Group
May 31, 2008 - October 7, 2025
Cards unit; India/Japan assignments via Tata Consulting Services.
Analyst at Goldman Sachs
September 30, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Investment Banking-related roles (India & involvement via Infosys).
Senior Lead Analyst Developer at LBBW Bank
October 1, 2023 - Present
Develop Calypso, Kondor integration platform and data migration into Fusion using SOAP API. Lift-and-shift and creation of Axure CI/CD pipelines and artifacts. MQ integration for accessing Rates Services. Azure Data Bricks and Data Lake development for data distribution, integration, and service-oriented architecture; optimize data workflows and maintain high system availability. MiFID II UK transaction reporting data readiness, migration and reporting; KYC and AML using Fen-X; ad hoc Power BI dashboards and analytics.
Analyst Developer at Prism339
August 1, 2023 - Present
Web development using Spring Boot, JPA (Repo, DAO, DTO), JavaScript, Ajax, and Thymeleaf for Accounting, OCR, Insolvency, and Bankruptcy projects.
Analyst Developer at Stuart
August 1, 2023 - Present
Pricing and payment system development; Python and SQL based data integration and automation; contributions to data governance and KYC workflows; ad hoc Power BI reporting.
Architect at Virtusa Corporation
August 1, 2023 - October 7, 2025
Delivered end-to-end solutions using Angular front-end with NodeJS and Java backend APIs. Frontend development of ApixPlatform/MUFG; server-side microservices. Created synthetic data generation tool in Python; KYC and data governance using Talend and Collibra; Power BI reporting.
Analyst Developer at Deutsche Bank London
June 1, 2016 - October 7, 2025
Risk and Portfolio Valuation: VaR calculations, Historical Simulation, Monte Carlo, IPV, stress testing; generated risk data for regulatory reporting (MiFID, Basel II/III).
Analyst Developer at Royal Bank of Scotland
September 1, 2014 - October 7, 2025
Market and International Business; data analysis of Equity Derivative System; data mapping and migration for regulatory reporting; development of data caches for remediation.
Analyst Programmer at HSBC
December 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Summit 5.0 gap analysis; Dodd-Frank, EMIR, JFSA etc; gap analysis for regulatory reporting; generating test trades from Summit 5.0 to GTR; DTCC regulatory requirements and risk management project for OTC Derivatives; EMIR.
Analyst Programmer (Murex) at ANZ Investment Bank (London)
March 1, 2012 - October 7, 2025
Murex deployment and development; server-side data integration; trading support; Murex MXML development.
Analyst at Santander Global Banking and Markets
December 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025
FX business; data mapping using trace transformer; data migration for regulatory reporting; data analysis.
Software Engineer at Pink Comet Ltd.
October 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025
Web development projects (London); web design and development.
Associate at J.P. Morgan Chase
May 1, 2011 - October 7, 2025
Treasury and Equity Derivative related work; investment banking technology.
Analyst at DSP Merrill Lynch
November 1, 2008 - October 7, 2025
Mumbai-based analytics role; derivative technology.
Software Engineer at CITI Group
May 1, 2008 - October 7, 2025
Cards engineering; India, Japan; Courtesy - Tata Consultancy Services.
Software Engineer at Goldman Sachs
September 1, 2006 - October 7, 2025
Investment Banking, India; Courtesy - Infosys.
Senior Lead Analyst Developer at LBBW Bank
October 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025
Develop Calypso, Kondor Integration platform and Data Migration into Fusion using SOAP API. Lift and Shift / Creation of Axure CI/CD Pipelines, Artifacts. MQ for accessing Rates Services. Azure Data Bricks, Data Lake – Develop Data Distribution, integration, service oriented architecture. Optimizing data workflow and data pipelines. Maintaining high system availability. MiFID II UK Transaction Reporting – Create Python scripts for data readiness, Migration and reporting purposes. KYC and AML using Fen-X. Adhoc Power-BI report generation - Create interactive Dashboards, Data slice / dice, Clean/ transformation, Analytics, DAX, Report Visualization, Publish.
Analyst Developer at Freelance Contractor (Stuart, Prism339 etc.)
August 1, 2023 - November 5, 2025
Stautory freelance engagements for accounting, OCR, Insolvency, Bankruptcy; Pricing and Payments; Xlabs, Astrazeneca, ING projects; End-to-end solution delivery using Angular/NodeJS/Java; Synthetic data generation; KYC, Data Governance; Power BI reporting.
Architect at Virtusa Consulting Ltd
August 31, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Delivered end-to-end solutions; architecture and implementation across banking domain; leadership in architecture, design and development; various modules across data, cloud, microservices, CI/CD; Mentored teams.
Analyst Developer at Deutsche Bank London
June 30, 2016 - June 30, 2016
Risk, Portfolio Calculator, Cross Product Valuation; VaR; IPV; Stress Testing; data generation for regulatory reporting; VaR modelling; Python, Hadoop, MapReduce, Excel VBA; risk analytics.
BA/ Developer at Royal Bank of Scotland (Market and International Business, London)
September 30, 2014 - September 30, 2014
Data analysis for remediation; ODC data cache; data mapping and migration for regulatory reporting; central repository handling; trace-based data mapping.
Analyst Programmer at HSBC (Contract via Brickendon Consulting)
December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Dodd-Frank/HKMA/EMIR regulatory gap analysis; Summit 5.0 gap analysis; MIS support; generating test trades for regulatory reporting (DTCC).
Analyst Programmer (Murex) at ANZ Investment Bank (London)
March 31, 2012 - March 31, 2012
Murex MXML development; data mart support; trade processing system enhancements; server-side development.
Analyst Developer (FX) at Santander Global Banking and Markets (FX, London)
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2011
FX business data analysis and regulatory data transformation and mapping.
Web Developer at Pink Comet Ltd. (London)
October 31, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Web development; front-end and back-end tasks; project deliveries.
Software Engineer at J.P. Morgan Chase (Mumbai, India)
May 31, 2011 - May 31, 2011
Software development; treasury/derivative systems; permanent role.
Analyst at DSP Merrill Lynch (Mumbai, India)
November 30, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Quantitative analysis and trading support.
Software Developer at CITI Group (Cards, India, Japan) via Tata (Infosys)
May 31, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Cards domain development and cross-region support.
Analyst at Goldman Sachs (Investment Banking, India via Infosys)
September 30, 2006 - September 30, 2006
Early career in investment banking data/reporting.

Education

MS in SOFTWARE SYSTEM at Birla Institute of Technology and Science
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
B.Tech at Kalyani University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
MS at Birla Institute of Technology and Science
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
B.Tech at Kalyani University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
MS at Birla Institute of Technology and Science
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
B.Tech in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Kalyani University
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
MS in Software Systems at Birla Institute of Technology and Science
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
B.Tech in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Kalyani University
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
MS in Software Systems at Birla Institute of Technology and Science
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009
B.Tech in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at Kalyani University
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

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Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics