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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

This role acts as a connector between the Group Capability Centre (GCC) and the broader Transaction Banking (TB) business with the mission to drive TB's strategic outcomes in the GCC environment. It leads the teams in the GCC to better understand and connect them with the broader future vision for TB, actively accelerate and optimise transitions that are in-flight, lead and influence key senior stakeholders and teams to best understand and influence GCC and the operating environment, in ways that align to expectations of the business, customers, industry regulators and the community.

Bengaluru

I collaborated closely with Service Centres, Business, and Finance teams to ensure that our Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) solutions are scalable to accommodate rapid business growth. I drove efficiency and scalability in AP and AR processes by partnering with upstream business and technology teams. My role focused on optimising free cash flow through process optimisation initiatives and negotiating favourable terms with vendors and customers. Additionally, I set targets, supervised performance, and took corrective actions to ensure the achievement of departmental financial goals, all while effectively communicating risk management processes, compliance standards and statutory regulations.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

I led the establishment and development of Shared Services setup for Treasury operations in India, overseeing liquidity management, corporate bank relationships, and regulatory solutions. My leadership in automating treasury processes resulted in significant efficiency gains. I oversaw all treasury affairs for Indian businesses, managed liquidity funding, investments, and developed corporate bank relationships. I implemented a sustainable framework for global bank account management, cash operations, and treasury system administration. My responsibilities included overseeing investment strategy, cash consultancy, regulatory compliance, and business support, while also leading mergers and acquisitions activities, handling funding, deal-related payments, and integration of acquired companies into treasury and banking systems. I implemented automation solutions to streamline manually intensive processes, improving efficiency and reducing operational costs.1. Established Centre of Excellence for Treasury Operations in India, improving global processes and implementing India specific solutions like Nodal accounts and OPGSP.2. Overhauled investment strategy by diversifying counter-parties and adopting active management techniques, increasing yields.3. Directed digitisation projects, transitioning to paperless processes for foreign currency trade remittances, bank guarantees, and electronic collections, boosting operational efficiency.4. Formulated a bid-based debt financing program, securing cost-effective options and automating processes, saving significant FTE hours and reducing costs.

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

I focused on optimising transaction banking arrangements and leading cash management initiatives. I achieved substantial cost savings through strategic negotiations and standardised agreements. I established and optimised transaction banking arrangements for GE businesses across the Asia Pacific region, providing consultancy on structured banking solutions. My role involved devising and executing strategic global cash management initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing investment limits for surplus and deficit management. I led initiatives to standardise price books and negotiate with financial institutions, achieving significant cost savings. Additionally, I supported acquisitions and divestitures by tracking deals, coordinating TSAs, and integrating acquired companies into GE’s network banks and operating systems.1. Expanded Standby Trade Finance (STF) limits through on-boarding new counter-parties across APAC, enhancing financial flexibility.2. Achieved significant savings by standardising price books, negotiating with financial institutions, and streamlining cost management.3. Developed a white book for bank account management and Service Level Agreements (SLAs), standardising documentation and improving balance reporting accuracy.4. Led Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) and Know Your Customer (KYC) initiatives across APAC and EMEA, strengthening regulatory compliance.

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

I specialised in optimising transaction banking arrangements and driving cash management activities. I delivered significant cost reductions utilising standardised agreements and targeted negotiations. I collaborated with overseas PCM implementation teams on regional deals requiring India’s involvement, ensuring seamless integration of digital solutions with client ERP systems to enhance operational efficiency. I managed special projects aimed at driving operational excellence and innovation. I also worked closely with the Sales team on large RFPs during the pre-sales stage. I supported sales pitches to close leads and fostered strong client relationships, contributing to successful client implementation of global payments and cash management solutions at HSBC.

New Delhi, Delhi, India

I strategically planned and administered cash management solutions for CITI's multi-national corporate clients based in the North India region. Working closely with banking operations, I ensured the seamless delivery of payments and collection mandates, optimising processes to enhance customer experience and drive efficiency. My efforts resulted in improved financial outcomes for clients and a more streamlined cash management system.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

I served as a key liaison between mutual funds and corporate clients, facilitating capital market disbursements and optimising operational processes. By working closely with cross-functional teams, I streamlined documentation and transaction processing, ensuring timely and accurate execution. Through effective communication and collaboration, I successfully managed alliances to drive business growth and enhance client relationships.

Post Graduate Certificate Programme For Emerging Cfos

This program emphasises the development of strong financial knowledge, strategic thinking, corporate leadership and execution abilities..

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

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