REENA SUNEECHUR
London
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with proven experience delivering complex integration, payments, and transformation initiatives across banking and fintech environments. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams, managing senior stakeholders, and driving projects from inception to successful delivery. Experienced in establishing robust governance, facilitating executive-level decision-making, and aligning technical, operational, and regulatory requirements to achieve strategic objectives. Recognised for a proactive, solutions-focused approach, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to deliver measurable business value in fast-paced, regulated environments.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Implementation Manager
VISA
London
11.2024 - Current
- Delivered end-to-end cross-border payment and wallet expansion initiatives, managing scope, timelines, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
- Led banking partner onboarding and integrations, covering regulatory approvals, KYC, legal agreements, treasury setup, and operational readiness.
- Built strong relationships with executives and external partners, managing escalations and influencing key business decisions.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, Treasury, Compliance, Legal, and Operations to ensure successful delivery.
- Established project governance frameworks, including RAID management, stage gates, executive reporting, and launch readiness reviews.
- Managed technical integrations involving APIs, webhooks, ISO 20022 messaging, and SWIFT payment processing.
- Facilitated solution design workshops with banking partners to define requirements, operating models, and integration architecture.
- Directed SIT, UAT, production testing, defect resolution, and go-live readiness activities.
- Conducted operational impact assessments across reconciliation, settlement, funding, returns, and process automation.
- Applied PRINCE2 Agile methodologies to deliver projects efficiently while maintaining quality and control.
- Produced project reporting and performance insights, ensuring leadership visibility on progress, risks, and key milestones.
- Developed expertise in payments, treasury operations, liquidity management, compliance, and customer onboarding processes.
Payment Product Operations Manager
Tide Platform Ltd
London
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Reducing incident recurrence by 25%.
- Embedded Consumer Duty and regulatory controls in BAU processes, cutting reviews by 30%.
- Automated 100% CMA reporting through structured coordination across teams.
- Delivered operational and automation projects, achieving £1m in tide instant savings.
- Delivered 100% of project milestones on time while providing clear and consistent stakeholder reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
- Delivered digital cheques open banking REP 20 and Consumer Duty milestones.
EMEA Client Services Associate
Mizuho Bank
London
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Delivered remote training, guidance, and learning resources to strengthen team capability and improve performance.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures and training policies to enhance remote team effectiveness and consistency.
Payments and Banking Operations Manager
Modulr
London
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Led operational improvements, performance monitoring, and team development while advising clients on financial products and driving business growth.
Senior Payments Analyst
Ipagoo
London
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Conducted CHAPS and RTGS testing, reviewed scripts, developed stories, and prepared documentation for FPS and Bacs annual attestation to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Operations Coordinator
Tiffany & Co
London
10.2018 - 12.2018
- · Managed customer returns and damaged merchandise, conducted inventory audits, and maintained accurate records to ensure operational efficiency.
Settlements Consultant
Paysend Plc
London
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Enhanced risk management strategies to reduce exposure.
Deputy Head of Payments
First Bank of Nigeria
London
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Led 12-member team to enhance operational excellence through multi-skilled workforce training and automation of reconciliation processes.
Operations & Sanctions Monitoring Analyst
Ahli United Bank
London
03.2014 - 07.2016
- Authorised payments, verified client signatures, monitored MT202/MT103 messages to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Managed payment investigations, conducted sanctions screening, facilitated international and FX transfers, and performed currency reconciliations to support operational integrity.
Payments and Operations Specialist
Fair FX
London
12.2013 - 06.2014
- Evaluated processes and enacted procedures to enhance operational excellence and improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Senior Operations Manager
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
London
12.2011 - 12.2013
- Oversaw payments team, processed transactions, resolved queries, and handled multi-currency reconciliations.
Senior Operations Specialist
Barclays Bank
London
07.2005 - 12.2011
- Led morning meetings, monitored KPIs, and followed up on action points to ensure team alignment and accountability. Monitored KPIs daily to identify trends and proactively address issues. Managed account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial records.
Education
Prince 2 Agile Foundation - Project Management
People Cert
05-2026
Lean Six Sigma - Project Management
Online
06-2025
Skills
- Project management
- Change management
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Risk Management
- Data reporting
- Problem solving
- Agile methodologies
- Process automation
- Cross-functional collaboration
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Hobbies
- Travelling
- Reading
- Baking
- Charity Work (BHF)
- Sewing
- Cooking
- Art
- Museums
Certification
- Prince2 Agile Foundation certified
- Six Sigma Lean certified
Hobbies and interests
- Traveling
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sewing
- Photography
- Learning new languages
Timeline
Network Implementation Manager
VISA
11.2024 - Current
Payment Product Operations Manager
Tide Platform Ltd
08.2022 - 10.2024
EMEA Client Services Associate
Mizuho Bank
01.2020 - 08.2022
Payments and Banking Operations Manager
Modulr
06.2019 - 10.2019
Senior Payments Analyst
Ipagoo
01.2019 - 06.2019
Operations Coordinator
Tiffany & Co
10.2018 - 12.2018
Settlements Consultant
Paysend Plc
02.2018 - 08.2018
Deputy Head of Payments
First Bank of Nigeria
10.2016 - 02.2018
Operations & Sanctions Monitoring Analyst
Ahli United Bank
03.2014 - 07.2016
Payments and Operations Specialist
Fair FX
12.2013 - 06.2014
Senior Operations Manager
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
12.2011 - 12.2013
Senior Operations Specialist
Barclays Bank
07.2005 - 12.2011
Prince 2 Agile Foundation - Project Management
People Cert
Lean Six Sigma - Project Management
Online