Gaurav Jain

About Gaurav Jain

Inclusive. Sustainable. Scalable. Profitable. That’s how I build financial ecosystems.Passionate about leading and scaling sustainable finance initiatives and inclusive banking that drive socio-economic upliftment and align with organization’s commitment to responsible and impact-driven growth.With over 21 years in banking and finance, I’ve led strategic initiatives across corporate banking, priority sector lending, inclusive banking, ESG-aligned credit programs, and sustainable lending partnerships. Experience in corporate banking coverage (Financial Institutions, Large/Mid/MNC Corporates, SMEs), building new businesses, organizational capabilities, financial inclusion through on-lending, co-lending, direct assignment, and supply chain finance for agri & rural sectors. At DBS Bank, I currently manage the P&L for inclusive banking aligned lending partnerships, where I also launched organic cotton procurement finance program — a globally awarded initiative that connects supply chain to sustainability goals. I\'m also a long-standing jury member for the DBS Foundation, assessing social ventures for impact funding.I bring a unique blend of execution strength, digital transformation experience, and effective stakeholder management. Excel in creating meaningful change — whether it\'s enabling last-mile credit through co-lending and BC models, mentoring early-stage social enterprises via DBS Foundation, or driving digital transformation through LOS/LMS implementation.I believe in creating solutions where profitability aligns with purpose — where rural inclusion, fintech innovation, and ESG metrics come together to build long-term value.

Experience

1. SVP & Head Strategic Partnerships, Priority Sector Lending (Inclusive Banking)

   DBS Bank

   Jan 2019 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   P&L head for inclusive banking aligned lending partnerships• Launched ESG-linked agri-supply chain finance program (organic cotton procurement) – recognized by Adam Smith Awards Asia 2021, The Asset Triple A Treasury Awards 2021, and Corporate Treasurer 2021• Built digital infrastructure (LOS/LMS) for end-to-end partnership onboarding and credit decisioning• Jury member, DBS Foundation – evaluated 70+ social ventures over 10 years• Avenues covered – Financial Institution lending, Direct Assignment, Co-lending, Pass Through Certificate.• Pan India team covering Sales, Product, Portfolio Management, Governance, Digital Projects.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

  Management Development Program, Business Sustainability and Strategy

• ICFAI Business School

  MBA, Finance and Financial Management Services

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Retail Banking
• Banking
• Cross Selling
• Finance
• Credit
• Credit Analysis
• Capital Markets
• Relationship Management
• Investment Banking
• Credit Risk
• Commercial Banking
• Trade Finance
• Management
• Portfolio Management
• Loans