Akash Bafna

MSME Lending Strategy | Digital & Structured Credit | Risk Transformation | ESG-Driven Finance | Fintech & NBFC Partnerships | Portfolio Advisor | Leadership Coach

Role
Head of Lending at Spice Money
Location
Mumbai, MH, IN
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Akash Bafna

With over two decades in Banking and Finance, I bring a unique blend of credit risk…

Experience

  1. Head of Lending

    Spice Money

    May 2025 — Present · IN

    Leading the Lending & Credit Business at Spice Money, I am responsible for building and scaling credit offerings for rural MSMEs through innovative, data-driven models. My focus spans product design, underwriting frameworks, NBFC partnerships, and driving disbursal growth via Spice’s Adhikari network. With a strong emphasis on structured risk management and tech-led execution, I aim to unlock financial access for underserved entrepreneurs across Bharat.

Education

  • L S Raheja College of Commerce & Arts

    B Com

    1994 — 1997

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

    Chartered Accountant

  • Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS)

    Business Consultancy Studies

    2004 — 2004

Skills

  • Securitization
  • Management
  • Portfolio Management
  • Loans
  • Financial Services
  • Financial Analysis
  • Mortgage Lending
  • Corporate Finance
  • Credit Analysis
  • Operational Risk
  • Underwriting
  • Financial Risk
  • Commercial Banking
  • Banking
  • Risk Management
  • Team Management
  • Retail Banking
  • Credit
  • Credit Risk

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