Murtaza Masalawala

CEO

India18 yrs 1 mo experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • 17+ years in FinTech and SaaS leadership.
  • Delivered €10M+ ARR product launches.
  • Established Centres of Excellence across global teams.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech leader with extensive experience in product management and technology transformation.

Contact

mjmasalawala@gmail.comLinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Business StrategyProduct ManagementProduct DevelopmentTeam ManagementProject ManagementChange ManagementDigital TransformationRisk ManagementConsultingBusiness AnalysisPlatform EngineeringRapid Application Development

Other Skills

0 -> 1 LaunchArtificial Intelligence (AI)Broadridge SFCMBusiness ConsultingBusiness Process ImprovementCFDsCash Prime BrokerageCenter of ExcellenceChange and TransformationContract NegotiationCorporate ActionsCredit Risk ManagementData-driven Decision MakingDerivativesEquities

About

Senior Product & Technology leader with 17+ years of experience building, launching, and scaling high-impact FinTech and SaaS platforms across global markets (UK, EU, India, Asia, US). Specialised in running portfolios and programs of work towards driving measurable business outcomes — revenue growth, product adoption, operational efficiency, and digital transformation — in highly regulated and complex environments. I'm a British national and my background spans Head of Product, Product Director, Technology Leadership and Portfolio Management roles in the UK, Europe and India across Tier 1 and 2 financial services organisations like HSBC, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Nomura and Saxo Bank. ACHIEVEMENTS: Have led multi-country program deliveries, 0→1 product launches and large-scale platform modernisation programs, delivering €10M+ ARR launches and 10x performance improvements. Programs delivered in the past have achieved over $8mn in cost savings, platform uptimes of 99.9%+, and major gains in service quality, operational efficiency, and profitability through infrastructure modernisation, technology cultural transformation, and managed services optimisation. I've helped Fintech leaders scale Global Capability Centres, building Centres of Excellence, and running follow-the-sun support models. I’ve managed and mentored teams of 100+ professionals across geographies, developing future leaders (including VPs and AVPs) through succession planning and global mobility. EXPERTISE: Product Strategy & Roadmapping, Growth & Monetisation, FinTech Platforms, Capital Markets, Payments, Regulatory & Compliance Delivery, Agile & DevOps Transformation, Stakeholder & Executive Leadership, and Building/Scaling High-Performance Global Teams I’m passionate about turning complex environments into high-performing, business-aligned technology organisations. Always open to connecting with professionals driving enterprise transformation, digital modernisation, and service excellence across financial services.

Experience

Finio recovery pvt ltd

Head of Product and Business Operations - Finio

Sep 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos · India · On-site

  • Finio, a legal assistance firm for cooperative societies in Maharashtra that helps clients recover long outstanding maintenance dues. Was responsible for Business Development and Operations, scaled the business to 3 cities and grew the average annual recovery portfolio to $6m (approx. INR500 crores).
New Business DevelopmentBusiness StrategyStrategic PlanningArtificial Intelligence (AI)IT Strategy0 -> 1 Launch+1

Saxo bank

Director - Product Management

Jun 2021 – Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

  • Responsible for the product development and delivery of the Securities Borrowing and Lending product and it's launch for Saxo's retail and corporate investor base. Implemented a complex custody structure and integration with a third party Agency Lending service with a top tier SBL agency lending service provider. Solely responsible for IT vendor integrations to facilitate the smooth operational working of the product. Achieved an aggregate ~10% portfolio utilization for clients participating in the program thereby helping in enhancing the alpha of their portfolios.
  • Designed and implemented operational processes and IT system architecture along with the IT organization to support the BAU working of the product offering.
  • Was recognized for making data driven decisions and delivering to a tight product launch timelines using Agile and DevOps methodologies for technical product delivery
Product Road MappingSecurities Lending and BorrowingProduct ManagementProduct DevelopmentProduct PlanningObjectives and Key Results (OKRs)+3

Hsbc

2 roles

India Head of Securities Financing Technology

Promoted

Apr 2018 – Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  • Established a Centre of Excellence for Securities Financing at HSBC India, expanding the team from 5 to over 110 IT engineering professionals.
  • Owned the global trade capture and processing platform, ensuring 24x6 development and support.
  • Enhanced legacy application performance by 10x and increased release frequency from 6 weeks to daily.
Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)Product ManagementTeam ManagementCenter of ExcellencePlanning Budgeting & ForecastingIT Strategy+1

Portfolio Manager

Oct 2017 – Apr 2018 · 6 mos

  • Running the Change the Bank BoW for the Stock Borrow and Lending business. Responsibilities included working with delivery teams to deliver projects, running stakeholder and working group meetings, managing roadmaps and delivery timelines with senior business stakeholders and being accountable for new feature and product releases.
Securities Lending and BorrowingSoftware Product ManagementProject ManagementTeam ManagementProduct Management

Panjatan solutions ltd.

4 roles

Transformation Lead - Consultant at HSBC

Jul 2015 – Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Securities Lending and BorrowingChange ManagementDigital TransformationTechnology IntegrationMicrosoft Project

TOM Consultant - Chief Risk Office at Credit Suisse

Aug 2014 – Jul 2015 · 11 mos

  • Responsible for working on the CRO Target Operating Model of an newly setup legal entity in Dublin. Responsibilities included mapping business processes for transfer to the new locations, headcount and budget transfers, CRO Office staff training on new processes, updating tech applications and regulatory reports to point to the new legal entity.
Risk ManagementCredit Risk ManagementConsultingLegal Entity Move

Product Lead Consultant - Equity Swaps and Securities Lending - SME for HSBC Bank

Aug 2013 – Aug 2014 · 1 yr

  • Led the product integration of the SwapOne product (from PrimeOne) to trading TRS, CFDs and Portfolio Swaps at HSBC. Responsible for integrating with 13 different touch points within HSBC as well as customization of the vendor product for HSBC.
SwapOneGlobalOneBusiness AnalysisSoftware Project ManagementVendor ManagementContract Negotiation+1

Transformation Consultant - International Wealth - Lloyds Bank

Sep 2012 – Aug 2013 · 11 mos

Request for Proposal (RFP)Business ConsultingProcess Improvement Projects

Nomura

Product and Platform Lead (London) - Cash and Synthetic Prime Brokerage

Dec 2009 – Sep 2012 · 2 yrs 9 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • Responsible for re-building the Prime Brokerage platform for Nomura post the Lehman Bros acquisition in London. This included client technology solutions, reporting infrastructure and static and reference data systems.
  • Reported directly to the Global Head of Prime Services.
Platform EngineeringTechnology IntegrationEquity SwapsCFDsTotal Return SwapsCash Prime Brokerage+2

Bank of america merrill lynch

RAD Developer, Prime Brokerage

Jul 2007 – Dec 2009 · 2 yrs 5 mos · London Area, United Kingdom

  • Working with the PB Sales desk and Equity Swaps Sales desks on process efficiency projects.
  • Designing bespoke technology solutions on a client-by-client basis for onboarding Prime Brokerage clients.
  • Daily trade reporting and recon, settlement and custodial services for Hedge Fund clients.
Cash Prime BrokerageSynthetic Prime BrokerageStock Borrow and LendingRapid Application Development (RAD)Rapid Application DevelopmentProduct Management

Education

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Masters of Technology — Computer Science and Engg

Jan 2005 – Jan 2007

COEP Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering — Information Technology

Jan 2002 – Jan 2005

CFAI

CFA — Portfolio and Asset Management

Jan 2009 – Jan 2011

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