Ashish Verma

About Ashish Verma

With 5+ years of experience as a strategy consultant in the payments industry, I have advised banks, fintechs, and non-FIs across UAE, KSA, AP, and the UK on solving critical strategic and operational business challenges. I have successfully managed and delivered end-to-end projects, ranging from $200K to $2M in budget, leading teams of 2-5 people.My expertise spans growth strategies, go-to-market strategies, customer experience optimization, value proposition design, digital-first transformation, customer acquisition & engagement, and P&L business cases. I have worked closely with stakeholders to develop strategic roadmaps, craft financial models, and drive data-driven decision-making.Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong leadership in managing multiple workstreams, fostering client and stakeholder relationships, and delivering insight-rich presentations for senior leadership.

Experience

1. Associate Management Consultant

   Mastercard

   Mar 2023 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Managed and delivered end-to-end client projects in the cards and payments space, advising financial institutions (FIs) and non-FIs across AP, MEA, and UK regions. Specialized in customer experience transformation and digital payments, driving strategic initiatives to enhance user engagement, operational efficiency, and market expansion.Accolades- Received the prestigious \'Advisors Moments\' award for exceptional client satisfaction and project delivery- Ranked among the top 10 employees worldwide in Q1-2023 in the ‘Advisors League’ table for performance excellence.

Education

• KEDGE Business School

  Exchange semester in partnership with IIM Indore, Business

  2019 — 2019

• Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Civil Engineering

  2011 — 2015

• Indian Institute of Management, Indore

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

  2017 — 2019

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Data Analysis
• Structural Analysis
• Photography
• Regression Analysis
• Photoshop
• Social Media Marketing
• Structural Engineering
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Management
• Finite Element Analysis
• Team Management
• Management Consulting
• Sas Programming
• Modeling
• Marketing
• Branding & Identity
• Microsoft Office
• Cad
• Digital Marketing
• Statistical Modeling
• C++
• Engineering
• Business Analysis
• Matlab
• Civil Engineering
• Management
• Project Planning
• C
• Event Management
• Digital Strategy
• Sql
• Entrepreneurship