Sundaram

About Sundaram

I am an outcome-focused banking leader with an execution bias, bringing over 20 years of experience across treasury, wholesale, and retail businesses in universal banking. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, digital transformation, and P&L delivery, with a track record of building and scaling propositions that drive market share and sustainable growth.Throughout my career with Axis Bank, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, and ICICI, I have led large-scale transformation programs, digital platform builds, and ecosystem partnerships, delivering tangible impact. At Axis, I spearheaded Project Neo, building one of India’s most recognized wholesale banking digital platforms, achieving 5X ROI while shaping API and embedded banking strategies. I have driven ALM and treasury initiatives to optimize liquidity and funding, led credit card digitization to 6X acquisition growth, and scaled retail and wholesale businesses with measurable outcomes.I am passionate about identifying whitespace opportunities, leveraging technology to simplify customer journeys, and fostering partnerships that extend banking into customer ecosystems. I enjoy working with senior stakeholders to translate strategy into actionable execution and lead teams towards shared goals.A CFA charterholder, I continue to invest in learning to stay ahead in a dynamic financial landscape. Outside of work, I am curious about technology’s role in shaping the future of financial services and enjoy mentoring professionals looking to grow in the industry.

Experience

1. Head Deposits and Analytics, Treasury Alm

   Axis Bank

   May 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Part of the Treasury Asset Liability Management leadership team, currently focused on managing deposits and overall ALM analytics. The role involves designing strategies aimed at balance sheet management and optimization, collaborating with retail and corporate banking teams to maximize the bank’s profitability while ensuring alignment with regulatory guidelines.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow

  PGDM, Finance & Marketing

  2003 — 2005

• Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

  Management Development Programs

  2011 — 2012

• West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata

  B Tech, Information Technology

  1999 — 2003

• Patha Bhavan

  Higher Secondary, Science

  1997 — 1999

Skills

• Brand Developement
• Cross Selling
• Cost Reduction Management
• Financial Services
• Market Research
• Financial Planning
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Analysis
• Portfolio Management
• Investment Management
• Financial Markets
• Investments
• Finance
• Business Development
• Wealth Management
• Model Portfolios
• Banking
• Mutual Funds
• Risk Management
• Proposition Development
• Derivatives
• Equities
• Business Strategy
• Customer Value Proposition
• Brand Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Corporate Finance
• Relationship Management
• Private Banking
• Fixed Income
• Product Management
• Product Development & Management
• Distribution Strategies
• Business Relationship Management
• Capital Markets
• Investment Advisory
• Strategy
• Management
• Retail Banking
• Customer Acquisition