Oct 2021 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

• As a part of ZestMoney's early Leadership Team , role involves onboarding & managing new partnerships with Banks and NBFCs
• Commencing , owning P&L & driving growth for new product & revenue lines at Zest
• Leading key discussions, negotiations & closures across internal functions at Zest & external functions at FIs including Business, Commercial, Credit, Risk , Legal & Compliance and driving end to end Tech Integration to take a partnership live.
• Driving strategic opportunities for business & revenue scale up at Zest
• Relationship building & management with key executives / decision makers at Banks & NBFCs

May 2019 – Oct 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• ZestMoney is India’s largest and fastest-growing Buy Now, Pay Later platform. We are changing the way credit is delivered in the country, making life more convenient and affordable for millions of people, whilst helping retailers drive better quality growth and margin. We do this via a platform built on best-in-class AI-driven technology that embeds credit in payments.

Aug 2017 – Apr 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Here I was a part of AK's international desk HQ at Singapore. Role involved onboarding New clients by solving for their Funding & Capital requirements in India and overseas through Long term Structured Finance , Short term Trade and Commodity Finance , PE and M&As.
• A.K. Capital Services Limited (est. in 1993) under the A.K. Capital Group is a leading SEBI registered , BSE Listed Investment Bank & an NBFC . (http://www.akgroup.co.in/)
• Offshore Financing Solutions: For varying client’s needs like Promoter Financing, Mezzanine Financing, Acquisition Funding , Holding Company Debt Requirements, Leveraging of under-levered assets / Cash flows, Special Situations Financing, the Global Capital Markets team at A K Capital (Singapore) works with clients to help identify right product mix. With its wide International Distribution coverage and strong relationships, it helps in successful placement of such Structured Debt.
• Foreign Currency Bonds: A K Capital (Singapore) is engaged in placing Foreign Currency Bonds / Masala Bonds with international fraternity of investors. In transactions that are structured in nature, A K Capital (Singapore) provides solutions to Indian clients right from initial conceptualization to placement of financial instruments in overseas markets.
• Domestic Structured Financing: For Indian Corporates, through our own NBFC, we have deployed over INR 3500 cr. Offerings include Promoter Financing, Real Estate Project Funding, Real Estate backed Financing , Loan against Shares/Bonds etc.
• Selectively, we are involved in M&A activities typically for house clients .. Likewise, we work closely with select large offshore Institutions, partnering with them to successfully formulate and execute their India Investment Strategy
• Our solutions also include Global Structured Trade and Commodity Financing.

Feb 2017 – Aug 2017 · 6 mos · Mumbai Area, India

• Set up & commenced the Mumbai office & its Business operations for Capaegis. Role involved onboarding new Business for the NBFC while setting up & growing the Mumbai office by building a team for Growth & execution of Fund raising Mandates.
• Capaegis is a Bangalore headquartered NBFC and Investment Banking Advisory firm with sector focus on Real Estate.

Apr 2016 – Feb 2017 · 10 mos

• Heading the London Branch ( UK Region). Originating New Business from marquee UK Companies & Global Corporates & Working closely with International Banks & FIs in the UK for Funding these Corporates based out of Europe, Middle East ,Africa & APAC.

Apr 2014 – Mar 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Heading the Mumbai Branch i.e The Business Develoment Team & The Credit Team to ensure quality Deal Sourcing (Mid to Large Corporates) & timely Execution through disbursement closures of Ongoing Mandates (through PSU/Pvt Sector Banks/NBFCs)
• Developing & Managing Relationships with PSU/ Pvt Sector Banks & NBFCs.
• Investment Banking Advisory, International Fundraising, Debt Syndication, Trade Finance, Equity Advisory, Mergers & Acquisitions
• Funding in India , Dubai/GCC, Singapore/HK, Africa , Geneva/UK

Jul 2013 – Apr 2014 · 9 mos

• Deal Sourcing : Investment Banking Advisory, International Fundraising, Debt Syndication, Trade Finance, Equity Advisory, Mergers & Acquisitions

May 2011 – Jun 2013 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai Area, India

• Concept & Solution Selling to Promoters & Key Management Executives of AAA/AA rated Mid & Large Corporates for "Operating Lease" as a Funding Solution to acquire Assets like Plant & Machinery, Construction Equipment, IT Equipment, Fitouts, Aircraft, Vessels etc.

Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 · 1 yr