Nikhil Satra

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ABOUT NIKHIL SATRA

With over 20 years of leadership experience in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector, I have developed deep expertise in global payments, trade finance, treasury operations, liquidity management, and risk governance. My career reflects a consistent track record of delivering operational excellence, strategic transformation, and regulatory compliance across complex financial environments.In my current and prior roles, I have successfully led global payments and reconciliation teams across more than 75 legal entities and multiple currencies, overseeing operations with a team of 40+ professionals. Through automation, process optimization, and strategic resource planning, I have delivered cost efficiencies exceeding $1 million, while strengthening governance and operational controls.A few notable accomplishments include:Executing a high-impact consultancy project involving an end-to-end review of security settlements across three global hubs. This initiative integrated process, people, technology, and risk frameworks, and was recognized as a finalist at the 2013 European Outsourcing Awards (EOA).Leading the migration of 60+ FTEs across EMEA and North America, covering derivatives operations (FX, CDS, IRS), static data, and Nostro reconciliations to centralized teams in India.Overseeing FCA-compliant Client Money reporting across OTC products with zero breaches, reflecting a disciplined approach to regulatory adherence.Managing the enterprise-wide Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) program, evaluating control effectiveness and ensuring alignment with internal audit and compliance functions.Serving as the final gatekeeper for high-risk payments flagged under Fraud, OFAC, and AML screening protocols, partnering closely with business units to safeguard the institution from financial crime risk.My background is further strengthened by experience in Lean Six Sigma and proficiency in Agile delivery frameworks, enabling me to manage complex projects, drive performance, and foster continuous improvement. Whether in stakeholder engagement, operational restructuring, or system transformation, I bring a hands-on yet strategic leadership approach that consistently aligns execution with business objectives.I am eager to contribute my experience to an organization seeking transformation-minded leadership in global payments, treasury, or operations.