Ankit B.

About Ankit B.

I am Global Markets COO & Business Management & Change leader with over 12+ years of experience driving strategy, transformation, and analytics initiatives across top global financial institutions, including Morgan Stanley FID COO and UBS Global Markets Change. I specialize in bridging business, technology, and regulatory priorities across FICC markets, delivering programs that simplify complexity, reduce operational risk, and enable faster, data-driven decision-making at scale.Throughout my career, I have led cross-functional initiatives spanning front-office, risk, finance, and technology teams, enabling business transformation and enterprise-wide efficiency. I have managed large-scale regulatory programs including MiFID II, FRTB, and LIBOR transitions, as well as the deployment of analytics platforms such as the Coalition Analytics Engine to provide actionable insights for institutional and corporate clients.My expertise spans multiple disciplines, including:Strategy & Business Management – designing and executing high-impact programs, aligning cross-functional teams, and driving measurable business outcomes.Transformation & Change Delivery – delivering regulatory and process transformation programs that optimize performance and ensure compliance.Analytics & Reporting – building and implementing tools that enhance decision-making, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.Stakeholder Leadership – partnering with senior business heads, risk, technology, and compliance functions to translate strategy into actionable execution.Prior to my markets leadership roles, I developed a strong foundation in finance, equity research, project finance, and corporate finance, giving me a holistic understanding of markets, risk, and business operations. I have also executed research and consulting projects across working capital management, valuations, go-to-market strategy, and business plan formalization, demonstrating my ability to combine analytical rigor with business insight.I hold a Post Graduate Program in Management (International Business) from SIMSR, Mumbai, and have a proven track record of identifying gaps in processes and frameworks, designing solutions, and driving measurable business impact. I am passionate about leveraging technology, data, and strategic thinking to solve complex business problems and create value across financial markets.I thrive in opportunities, where I can apply my experience to drive transformation, improve business outcomes, and deliver strategic value.

Experience

1. Senior Manager

   Morgan Stanley

   Nov 2022 — Present

   Lead Markets COO and Business Management delivery for EMEA FICC businesses.Role & scope covers sales and trading performance management, cost governance, and senior leadership decision support for multi billion dollar revenue books.Partner with trading heads, finance, risk, and technology teams to drive visibility across revenue, cost, productivity, and client coverage metrics.Own Coalition benchmarking and analytics programs supporting desk level and regional strategy reviews.Deliver regulatory transformation across MIFID II & benchmark transition programs with full alignment to business and control priorities.Work focuses on building scalable analytics, improving decision turnaround time, and enabling consistent governance across global markets teams.Hybrid operating model with direct ownership of stakeholder outcomes and delivery quality.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering

  2007 — 2011

• K J Somaiya Institute of Management

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Business (Specialization in International Finance)

  2016 — 2018