Abhishek I.

About Abhishek I.

Senior technology executive with 18+ years of experience leading complex transformation programs, production services, and technology operations for Tier 1 global investment banks. I bring a proven track record of delivering large-scale initiatives across payments, settlements, order management, and regulatory compliance, with deep expertise in both project execution and run-the-bank support.Currently managing strategic SWIFT payment system programs at Nomura, including ISO 20022 adoption, CSP attestation, and platform modernization. I have led end-to-end initiatives covering the full trade lifecycle—from front-office order capture through to settlement and reporting—ensuring performance, resilience, and business continuity across mission-critical platforms.I specialize in building and scaling global teams, driving cost-efficient operating models through hiring, mentoring, and optimized onshore-offshore delivery structures. My leadership has consistently delivered service excellence while achieving cost and operational efficiencies across technology estates.Areas of Expertise:1. Payments, settlements, and order management systems2. Global service delivery & large-scale production support (ITIL-aligned)3. IT transformation, BCP planning, risk & controls, audit readiness4. Complex program delivery: ISO 20022, CSP, cloud migration5. Onshore-offshore team management, hiring, and cost optimization6. Stakeholder management across business, compliance, and operationsNotable Achievements:1. Led IT service management for 70+ enterprise systems spanning SWIFT Payments, Trade Booking, Settlements, Confirmations, MIS, and regulatory reporting2. Oversaw technology support and delivery for products including Equities, FX, Fixed Income, OTC Derivatives, and Futures3. Managed global teams across APAC, EMEA, and Americas—building scalable operating models aligned to strategic cost goals4. Delivered modernization and resilience programs for platforms including Swift Alliance, Broadridge Gloss, OMGEO, CLS/Logica, Fidessa, Incentage, CREST/Euroclear, and DTCCI thrive in fast-paced, highly regulated environments, and bring a balanced focus on stability, innovation, and strategic execution.

Experience

1. Global Project and Services Lead - Swift Payments

   Nomura

   Jan 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Global Program management for large impacting projects like ISO20022, CSP attestations, Cloud Migrations etc

Education

• University of Mumbai

  BSC IT, Information Technology

  2003 — 2006

Skills

• Sql
• Sybase
• Trading
• Investment Banking
• Settlement
• Trading Systems
• Back Office
• Derivatives
• Equities
• Requirements Analysis
• Unix Shell Scripting
• Recruiting
• Unix
• Management
• Team Management
• Fx Options
• Perl
• Pl/Sql
• Itil
• Sybase Products