Swetha Agarwal

About Swetha Agarwal

I’m a strategic and versatile leader with nearly two decades of experience driving transformation, financial strategy, and scalable execution across hedge fund and fintech environments. I’ve built and led high-performing teams, modernized core functions like Finance and HR, and delivered multimillion-dollar firmwide initiatives that unlock efficiency, improve decision-making, and accelerate growth.In my current role as SVP and Head of Operations Strategy at Arcesium, I lead cross-functional efforts across end-to-end process transformation, data strategy, cost optimization, and cultural change. Recognized as a trusted partner to senior leadership—shaping enterprise priorities, influencing key decisions, and driving initiatives that translate strategy into execution.Previously, I built and scaled the global FP & A function at D. E. Shaw, overseeing global operating spend and leading strategic planning, forecasting, and cost strategy. I served as a key advisor to the senior leadership, delivering financial insights that enabled investment decisions and operational improvements.At my core, I thrive on bringing clarity to complexity, designing systems that scale, and helping organizations operate with greater discipline, agility, and purpose.

Experience

1. Senior Vice President - Head of Operations Strategy

   Arcesium

   Sep 2021 — Present · NY, US

Education

• ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad

  MBA, Finance

  2004 — 2006

• Badurka College of Commerce

  B.COM, Commerce

  2001 — 2004

• Global Association of Risk Professionals (FRM)

  FRM, Risk Management

  2009 — 2009

• CFA Institute

  CFA Level III

  2009 — 2012