NATARAJAN SIVASUBRAMANIAN

• Transformed Trade Finance business by identifying gaps in existing process and proposed changes to booking model resulting in material increase to profitability of business approx. GBP 3 Million.
• Implemented enhancements to booking model by discussions with Business leads, Auditors, Funders to Trade Finance Business and other internal stakeholders.
• Collaborated with technology and operations team to create interface linking Loan Management system with accounting systems, automating process of posting transactions between them.
• Successfully completed audit of both Trade Finance UK entity and Investor entity

• Successfully managed setting up of Delivery Center
• Implemented go-live and functioning of TDC internal platform by defining core activities
• Lead discussions with various stake holders including HR, Transformation, Project Management, internal stakeholders and ensured set up was completed within agreed timelines
• Overseeing quality, handling escalations and strengthening processes based on feedback received on real time basis

• Lead India Global Mobility CoE, providing tax and immigration support to PwC India mobility practice
• Instrumental in scaling CoE from 40-member team to 100+ member team which delivered over 80% of India Global Mobility Compliance assignments of PwC India
• Cross functional leadership with key responsibilities in:

- Processes & operational framework - Re-engineered the operational framework of the CoE and implemented tech enabled processes to build efficiencies in delivery

- Technology - Worked with the tech team to upgrade the existing systems and invest on future ready technologies

- Finance - setting up performance metrics of the CoE; budget allocation for recruitment / technology / employee rewards

- Stakeholder management - Liaison with stakeholders to transition work to the CoE

- Human Resources - developing innovative recruitment strategies and challenging the normal.

• Responsible for assessing risks of client's globally mobile employees
• Identifying SMEs from various internal teams (including overseas offices) to provide holistic solutions covering cross border tax, social security and immigration
• Developing mobility policies, tax equalization programs, strategic placement of resources, relocation solutions, expatriate compensation models and strategic business development initiatives
• Advising on employment tax matters relating to M&A activities and providing audit representation and litigation support
• Building relationships with C-Suite individuals across globe.

Started my consulting career at KPMG.

My responsibilities grew from managing a team of dedicated professionals in handling day to day operations on tax, social security, immigration and other regulatory compliances for the international clients