Amit Hakoo
Growth Banking Partner for Startups | Seasoned Banker | P&L management | Leadership | Collaboration
- Role
- Associate Director Startup & Innovation Banking at Standard Chartered
- Location
- New Delhi, DL, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amit Hakoo
My professional journey has been marked by several pioneering initiatives and strategic leadership roles, including:* Launched the SME vertical for Standard Chartered Bank in 2009 for Delhi and the North Upcountry market—an initiative that laid the foundation for scalable SME banking in the region.* Led the Commercial Banking Liabilities franchise for East India at Standard Chartered Bank, driving significant growth from the Kolkata base.* Headed Liability Acquisition for IndusInd Bank across South 1 and ROMG (Rest of Maharashtra), based out of Pune—successfully strengthening the bank’s retail and commercial liability book.* Served as Centre Head at Kotak Mahindra Bank, overseeing the Business Banking vertical for South India from Hyderabad.* Launched the Ecosystem (Startup) Banking vertical at Yes Bank in 2022, managing business development and strategic partnerships across North and East India from Delhi.* Led the Offline Payments business for Delhi NCR at Paytm, integrating fintech innovation into merchant and channel growth.
Experience
Associate Director Startup & Innovation Banking
Nov 2025 — Present · New Delhi, IN
Personal-to-Business Banking transition guidance for Start-ups and Innovators.#Merchant services, Online payment gateways, virtual cards.#Secure and optimized Cash management solutions.#Support Startup Founders with Capital needs and sustainable growth.#Short-term Working capital or runway extension facilities.#Offer expertise, connections, and strategic support.#Guidance on Capital structure, liquidity management, and financial strategy.#Access to networks of VCs, Angel Investors, and Incubators.#Advisory on Fundraising, Financial literacy, and Scaling strategy.
Education
Pune University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2000 — 2002
Indian Institute of Management, Shillong
General Management - Fintech and Bahavioral Science
2019
Panjab University,Chandigarh
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom
1997 — 2000
Skills
- Credit
- Relationship Management
- Credit Analysis
- Commercial Banking
- Retail Banking
- Portfolio Management
- Loans
- Financial Risk
- Risk Management
- Trade Finance
- Credit Risk
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