Shakthi Velan M V

CEO

Durham, North Carolina, United States9 yrs 4 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

7 years in corporate banking and credit risk management
Pioneered India's e-bus lending framework
Achieved 300% lending growth during COVID crisis

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Banking and Finance professional with expertise in credit risk management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Credit Risk ManagementCredit StructuringCredit Risk Assessment

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsBenchmarkingBusiness AnalysisCluster DevelopmentCompetitive AnalysisCredit AnalysisCredit AppraisalsCredit RatingData VisualizationFinancial AnalysisFinancial ModelingFinancial Statement AnalysisPersonal DevelopmentProblem SolvingReport Writing

About

Finance professional with ~7 years of progressive experience in corporate banking and credit risk management, driving credit investments across diverse industries, including auto, industrials, healthcare, chemicals, etc., I'm currently pursuing an MBA at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. At Fuqua, I’m excited to pivot into strategy consulting, combining my finance expertise with problem-solving skills to drive meaningful impact.

Experience

Icici bank

4 roles

Chief Manager / Team Leader (Corporate Banking, Credit Risk Management Group)

Promoted

Nov 2024 – Jun 2025 · 7 mos

Lead a team of risk analysts to assess opportunities for credit investing. Oversee a debt portfolio of ~USD 4 billion across 80+ portfolio companies across several industries, including chemical, automobile, infra, textile, public sector undertakings, etc.,

Team LeadershipCredit Risk Management

Senior Manager (Corporate Banking, Credit Risk Management Group)

Apr 2022 – Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Delivered end-to-end credit structuring and risk assessments across sectors—pioneered India’s e-bus public transport lending framework, assessed distress funding for a top Egyptian firm, and executed benchmark deals in auto-manufacturing and healthcare.

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingCredit Structuring

Manager (Corporate Banking, Credit Risk Management Group)

Promoted

Apr 2020 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

Navigated portfolio through COVID liquidity crisis by engaging client CFOs and redesigning credit strategy; maintained zero defaults and drove 300% lending growth through a data-backed expansion into the retail jewelry sector

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingCredit Risk Management

Management Trainee (Corporate Banking, Credit Risk Management Group)

May 2019 – May 2020 · 1 yr

Developed credit risk assessments and rating rationales for large corporates across diverse sectors including jewelry retail, FMCG, and food processing; built strong industry insight through collaboration with rating agencies, experts, and peers.

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingCredit Risk Assessment

Young leaders for active citizenship (ylac)

Policy in Action Fellow

Feb 2020 – Mar 2020 · 1 mo · India

The Policy in Action Program is a highly selective program that identifies and trains talented
individuals committed to leading social change. The rigorous month-long program delivers core
skills in policy analysis, builds capacity for leadership through training in advocacy, and provides an
opportunity to work on projects for policymakers.
As part of the program, I co-authored a policy brief on horticulture development in North Bengal for Dr. Jayanta Kumar Roy (Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha).

Analytical SkillsProblem Solving

Polaris india pvt. ltd

Summer Intern

Apr 2018 – Jun 2018 · 2 mos · Greater Delhi Area

Developed a financial and sales framework to scale Polaris Experience Zones (ATV ride parks) across India; optimized digital lead generation, enhanced dealer sales processes, and proposed new support schemes and brand partnerships to expand the PEZ network.

Analytical SkillsProblem Solving

Itcot limited

Project Associate

Jan 2017 – Jun 2017 · 5 mos · Greater Chennai Area

Conducted market and technical assessments for metal handicraft clusters in Tamil Nadu, preparing techno-economic feasibility and diagnostic reports; coordinated a six-member field team and engaged artisans, cooperatives, and government agencies to identify process improvements and development opportunities.

Analytical SkillsProblem Solving

Independent study

Independent Study - Sociology, Pubilc Policy, Constitution / Teaching

Jan 2014 – Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Dedicated full-time to compete for the Civil Services by undergoing structured coursework in sociology (specialization), constitution, public policy; coached 250+ undergrad students for standardized tests
Wrote policy brief for Member of Indian Parliament as Policy Fellow of Young Leaders for Active Citizenship