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First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)Managing Director & Head - GTB Fintech Partnerships & Data Analytics
Apr. 2023Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates• Developed a partnership framework to assess fintech collaborations, align with organisational aspirations, and determine the appropriate collaboration model (partnership, joint venture, equity/debt investment, or buy-outs). • Pioneered the implementation of advanced technologies, including predictive analytics (cash, AR/AP forecasting), machine learning (RPA), and Gen-AI-driven nudge engines to enhance decision-making, sales, and business models. • Led cross-functional teams to deliver innovative projects, including the conceptualisation and launch of the ‘Universal API’ adapter model.
R3Mentor
Jun. 2020Singapore• Mentoring startups and fintech companies, providing strategic guidance and support to drive growth and foster innovation.
F10 Incubator & AcceleratorMentor
Jan. 2020Singapore• Mentoring startups and fintech companies, providing strategic guidance and support to drive growth and foster innovation.
T-Hub HyderabadMentor
Aug. 2019• Mentoring startups and fintech firms, offering expert advice and support to help them scale and innovate effectively.
AccenturePrincipal Director (Corporate Banking & Innovation Practice Lead)
Apr. 2019 - Mar. 2023Singapore• Led fintech partnerships and co-created ‘Trusple’ with Ant Financial/Alibaba, implementing blockchain-based Trade Financ corridors. • Engaged as Manager, providing strategic consulting to regulators and banks, overseeing Project Ubin Phase 4 (MAS, Bank of England, Bank of Canada) and the UAE-China/Hong Kong blockchain Trade Finance corridor (MAS-HKMA initiative). • Co-developed a blockchain-based Trade & Supply Chain Finance platform, achieving 133% cost savings, onboarding thousands of suppliers in under 8 months, and driving digital trade financing for corporates.
KPMGAssociate Director
Mar. 2018 - Mar. 2019Singapore• Led KPMG's Project Ubin 3 / Project Jasper-Ubin on cross-border payments and settlements with MAS, Bank of Canada, Bank of England, and HSBC, focusing on DLT and CBDC, presented at the 2018 Singapore Fintech Festival. • Managed XBPIN, an ASEAN study on DLT solutions for real-time cross-border payments, presented at the 2018 Singapore Fintech Festival. • Solution Architect for a DLT-based eKYC POC for ADGM and wealth management platform transformation for BNP Paribas. • Led business proposals for GTCN (DLT-based Trade Finance platform), MEPS+ enhancement for MAS, and IMDA workforce upskilling in emerging technologies. • Secured $300K–$500K deals in ASEAN and supported engagements with BNP Paribas, UBS Wealth, and HSBC, while developing proposals for initiatives like GTCN and IMDA’s upskilling programme.
Bank of AmericaVice President
Dec. 2013 - Mar. 2018Singapore• Solution Architect for Wholesale Banking Technology across Asia, with a focus on Regulatory Reporting projects within the Treasury, Trade, Credit, and Payments domains. • Led the rollout of BAML's 'Intelligent Receivables' solution across 10 branches in Asia, enhancing receivables cash management. • Oversaw the first global rollout of the High Radius cash management solution in Asia, integrating with CashPro and core banking systems. • Managed multi-year trade finance and cash management transformation projects, including portal redesigns, core-banking system upgrades, and OCR (Kofax) implementations. Prior Roles: • Led functional project delivery, including process design, strategy definition, and transformation roadmaps across APAC. Served as Solution Architect for APAC-wide wholesale banking initiatives, delivering: • Business enablement and process improvements. • Solutions to meet external regulatory mandates. • Enterprise-wide strategic initiatives to drive long-term success.
IBMManaging Consultant - Banking & Financial Markets Centre of Competency (CoC)
Feb. 2010 - Dec. 2013Hong Kong / Kuala Lumpur / Singapore• Worked as part of the Global Banking and Financial Markets Centre of Competency (BFM CoC) team, a group of deep industry subject matter experts supporting sales, solutioning, delivery, and asset management. • Focused on Core Banking transformation, bank-wide strategy development and implementation, process re-engineering, pre-sales support, and change management for banks. • Acted as a domain SME for consulting assignments in Trade Finance, Corporate Credit, and Cash Management. • Successfully delivered a $9 million multi-country Enterprise Teller systems implementation project for Maybank in Malaysia and Singapore. • Supported the set-up of JP Morgan Chase & Co.’s first offshore development centre (900 seats) in Shenzhen, serving as an Account Manager. • Designed solutions for a $1.2 million Trade Finance BPM platform re-design and implementation project for JP Morgan Chase & Co. (USA/HK) using the Lombardi BPM solution for its Global Trade Services. • Advised HSBC Hong Kong on redefining their Trade & Supply Chain business product strategy, leading to the successful revamp of three supply chain products based on our recommendations.
Capgemini China Ltd, BeijingLead Consultant & Delivery Manager (Change Management) |
May. 2008 - Jan. 2010Beijing City, China• Led the delivery of Change Management and Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) assignments for major banking corporates, with responsibilities including: • Developed Change Management and BPR roadmaps, including planning, resource deployment, and execution. • Formulated bank-wide operating models to drive efficiency and align with strategic goals. • Mapped, redefined, and optimised processes to streamline operations and enhance performance. • Managed stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment with client expectations and achieving billing targets.
Oracle Financial Services Software LtdConsultant (Business Process Transformation)
Mar. 2006 - May. 2008Bengaluru Area, India• Defined operations roadmap for Barclays India, delivered GBP 900K savings for Lloyds TSB Dubai, and re-designed processes for DnB Nord's Trade Finance and Cash Management.
HSBCCompliance Manager
Mar. 2005 - Feb. 2006Greater Chicago Area, USA / Vishakapatnam, India• Managed compliance issues related to Consumer and Commercial Lending audits and State Legacy Audits for the North American operations of HSBC Bank NA. • Led the migration of HSBC's compliance department to GSC India, achieving Business-As-Usual (BAU) within 43 days. • Established HSBC's first compliance delivery centre, ensuring streamlined operations and enhanced compliance processes.
IDBI BankManager (Trade Finance Operations, Eastern Zone)
Sep. 2004 - Feb. 2005Kolkata Area, India• Managed all trade operations across IDBI Bank branches in the Indian Eastern Zone. • Participated in the business requirements exercise for the Trade Finance module during the Finacle implementation at IDBI Bank.
Global Trust BankAssistant Manager (Corporate Banking Operations, Eastern Zone)
Sep. 2000 - Aug. 2004Kolkata Area, India• Managed corporate banking and trade finance operations, preparing credit proposals for net funded INR 200 million and non-funded INR 600 million. • Responsible for credit operations, trade finance operations, and ensuring audit compliance for the eastern zone branches of the bank.
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