Rahul Paralkar

About Rahul Paralkar

Strategic Advisor with 25+ years of experience in transaction banking, relationship management, correspondent banking and digital innovation. Driving Payment business for Axis Bank, overseeing Institutional portfolio.Proven track record while leading Corporates, FI\'s, Central PSU and cross‑border businesses. Digital Innovation and scaling up revenues through tech transformation (API\'s), spearheaded X border UPI country corridor to internationalize India\'s digital payment solution. Previously at ANZ established India’s payments franchise and led regional FI sales in Hong Kong, managed global relationships across US, Europe, Asia & ANZ corridors Recognized globally for client satisfaction and operational excellence in surveys like Greenwich and Kantar.Passionate about people leadership, identified and nurtured top talent, building a high‑performing team that consistently delivered growth and innovation

Experience

1. Head Payments - Ifi, Fig and Central Psu

   Axis Bank

   Oct 2020 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Managed pan‑India Sales portfolios across IFI, FIG (NBFI, DFI, Capital Markets), and PSU segments, driving revenues across both NII and NFI. Partnered closely with coverage bankers to expand transaction banking share of wallet and deliver profitability at the relationship level. Led the bank’s digital agenda by embedding APIs into Trade, CMS, and FX, enabling seamless client journeys and deeper adoption. Ensured strong audit and compliance adherence aligned with WBCG strategy. Collaborated with NPCI International to pioneer cross‑border digital payment initiatives, including UPI and RuPay corridors partnering with Global banks.Passionate about people leadership, identified and nurtured top talent, building a high‑performing team that consistently delivered growth and innovation

Education

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  2008 — 2011

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor's degree, Business/Commerce, General

  1993 — 1997

• Welingkar Institute of Management

  Finance, Finance, General

Skills

• Business Development
• Cash Management
• Banking
• Team Management
• Capital Markets
• Strategy
• Core Banking
• Finacle
• Swift Payments
• Treasury
• Fx Options
• Transaction Banking
• Payments
• Treasury Management
• Commercial Banking
• Management
• Internet Banking
• Remittances
• Relationship Management
• Liquidity Management
• Transactional Banking