Akshay Jain

About Akshay Jain

Performance-driven leader with over 20 years of expertise in transaction banking, regulatory advisory (FEMA, RBI), operational infrastructure, and business transformation. Proven track record in driving digitisation, efficiency, client service, and P&L while leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in core banking system upgrades, M&A structuring, and strategic consulting for BFSI. Adept at complex problem-solving, change management, and building high-performing teams.

Experience

1. Vice President, Transaction Banking Operations

   Barclays

   Dec 2020 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Insourced and created a new ops function within Barclays captive unit, for Trade Finance, Payments and Cash Management functionsOwned function of a large team within transaction processing, risk monitoring and control frameworkDesigned and delivered multiple efficiency projects, achieving 40% FTE cost savings through tech and ops effectivenessSuccessfully led multiple internal, regulatory and compliance audits for Trade Finance and Payment Ops, resulting in satisfactory ratings for process and management controlSuccessfully implemented enhanced control due diligence for trade finance operationsDrove ongoing evaluation of operational best practices resulting in strategic decisions for fintech collaborationDesigned and delivered the escrow automationBuilt a high-caliber talent pool to enhance operational efficiency in handling complex transactions and productsCollaborated with global stakeholders i.e. global payment lead, global trade finance lead, global risk & compliance lead to tighten domestic ops and enhance multiple regulatory and internal compliance reportingLed multiple forums with global functions for continuous learning and best practice sharing implementation in in domestic operationsEnhanced teams’ knowledge for cross border payments, global trade finance by knowledge sharing and cross training sessionsCreated first time training structure for continuous knowledge development for the teamImplemented CBPR in operations

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

  General Management Program For Executives, General Management

  2011 — 2012

• Navrachana Higher Secondary School

  XII, Science

  1989 — 1994

• MSU, Baroda

  B.Sc, Mathematics(Hons.)

  1994 — 1997

Skills

• Channel Partners
• Portfolio Management
• Project Management
• Opening New Markets
• Banking
• Team Management
• Leadership
• Mis
• Key Account Management
• P&L Management
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Commercial Banking
• Electronic Payments
• Operations Management
• Finance
• Management
• Business Development
• Wealth Management
• Swift Payments
• Strategic Planning
• Process Engineering