Kevin Pramanik

Co-Founder

London, United Kingdom20 yrs 2 mos experience
AI ML PractitionerHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 20 years of experience in banking and finance.
  • Successfully executed projects worth over 100 million USD.
  • Recognized as a top-tier professional in the industry.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned professional in Fintech and Banking with extensive project management expertise.

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Skills

Core Skills

Artificial Intelligence (ai)Program ManagementEnterprise Risk ManagementManagement ConsultingProject Finance

Other Skills

Machine LearningStakeholder EngagementCross-functional Team LeadershipCorporate GovernanceAgile Project ManagementProject ManagementProject Portfolio ManagementRisk ManagementInvestment BankingDerivativesFixed IncomeCapital MarketsFinancial ServicesPortfolio ManagementFinance

About

1. Worked in Citi, Bank of America, BNY, UBS, Oliver Wyman, Lloyds and UK Government at Middle and Senior Management Level. 2. Mid to Large Scale Programme and Project Execution: Successfully executed over 100 millions USD worth of Programme and projects over 20 plus years, demonstrating a track record of delivering complex initiatives on time and within the budget. 2. Client Satisfaction: Received positive feedback and testimonials from clients, indicating high levels of satisfaction with the quality of work, professionalism, and value delivered. 3. Industry Recognition: Recognized as a top-tier professional in the banking and finance sector, having worked with renowned investment banks and consulting firms. This recognition reflects my expertise and credibility in the industry. 4. Global Experience: Worked in the UK, Europe and Switzerland, showcasing adaptability and cultural awareness in diverse business environments. 5. Education: Educated from top-tier universities worldwide, including top universities highlighting a strong academic foundation and a commitment to continuous learning. 6. Leadership and Team Management: Demonstrated effective leadership skills in managing cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, and achieving project objectives. 7. Financial Impact: Contributed to the financial success of organizations through the successful execution of strategic projects, resulting in improved operational efficiency, operational & market risk management, and revenue growth. 8. Thought Leadership: Actively engaged in thought leadership activities, including publishing articles, speaking at industry conferences, and participating in professional forums, to share insights and contribute to the advancement of the industry. These KPIs reflect my extensive experience, expertise, and commitment to delivering exceptional results in the banking and finance sector. I am confident that my skills and track record make me a valuable asset to any organization seeking a seasoned professional to drive transformation and achieve strategic objectives.

Experience

20 yrs 2 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Rational mind strategy consulting

AI Savvy Programme Manager and Trusted Advisor of CXOs, MDs and EDs in Global Financial Service

Aug 2024Present · 1 yr 10 mos · Remote

  • Completed executive education in “Artificial Intelligence: “”Implications for Business Strategy” at MIT Sloan School of Management.
  • Sound knowledge of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Supervised & Unsupervised Learning, Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, and RAG frameworks.
  • Led enterprise AI and Generative AI transformation programmes within banking and financial services.
  • Managed AI strategy, governance, road map delivery, budgeting, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise implementation.
  • Directed data modelling, governance, metadata management, and cleansing initiatives to improve AI accuracy and compliance.
  • Oversaw deployment of scalable, secure, explainable AI and Machine Learning solutions aligned to business goals.
  • Delivered RAG-enabled AI solutions integrating enterprise knowledge repositories with LLM architectures.
  • Coordinated AI engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, risk, compliance, and senior stakeholders in Agile environments.
  • Implemented Responsible AI frameworks covering model risk, AI ethics, GDPR, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
  • Led AI Agent and workflow automation initiatives to improve efficiency, reporting, and customer experience.
  • Established AI KPIs, model monitoring, operational metrics, and ROI-driven performance frameworks.
  • Authored LinkedIn articles on Generative AI in banking, capital markets, trading, risk management, and AI regulation.
  • Specialist in Generative AI and ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for banking documentation, regulatory reporting, executive briefings, presentations, and KPI reporting.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Mit sloan school of management

Online Executive Education: Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy

May 2024Jul 2024 · 2 mos · London Area, United Kingdom · Remote

Bank of america

Senior Program Project Manager

Aug 2023Jul 2024 · 11 mos · On-site

  • Led Global Markets Finance Change Transformation projects focusing on 1446f tax automation across the US, UK, and EU regions.
  • Managed cross-functional teams in technology, tax, and finance to deliver automated solutions, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
  • Established governance and process frameworks for optimizing global tax operations, driving efficiency in reporting and compliance.
Program Management

Hm treasury

Director: Head of Operational Risk and Control Framework

Sep 2022Feb 2023 · 5 mos · London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

  • Inside IR35
Enterprise Risk ManagementCorporate Governance

Risk reward limited

Director: Project Finance and Corporate Governance

Feb 2022Jul 2022 · 5 mos · Hybrid

  • Consulting for Middle East Bank.
Project FinanceCorporate Governance

Oliver wyman

Executive Director: Merger & Acquisition Due Diligence and Execution

Jul 2021Dec 2021 · 5 mos · Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • High Profile Strategic Assignment
  • Led Trading Technology & Operational Risk Strategy and Business Operations & Regulatory Strategy work streams of the Commodity Derivatives Future Broker Merger & Acquisition Due Diligence and Execution programme in collaboration with COO, CFO, CRO and Partner level Executives of Oliver Wyman.
  • Various Strategic Tools Used: McKinsey’s 7S, Scenario Planning, Hypotheses Analysis, Shrink to Grow Strategy, SWOT Analysis.
Management Consulting

Grant thornton uk llp

Investment Banking and Asset Management Programme Manager and Business Development

Jan 2021Jun 2021 · 5 mos · London, England, United Kingdom

  • I have worked in business development side of the consultancy at Grant Thornton, where I was interacting with MD / CXO level execuitives and stakeholders of various global banks to understand their strategic change and regulatory business needs covering LIBOR Transition, Open Banking, EMIR REMIT, ESG, Regtech etc. I was also helping Grant Thornton to write RFP.
Management Consulting

Lloyds banking group

Programme Delivery Manager and Programme Consultant

May 2018Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos · London, England, United Kingdom

Management Consulting

Global prop xchange (gpx)

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a Start-up Fintech

Oct 2017Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • A start-up: (Company No: 03042398)
  • Our Slogan: “Democratising Real Estate Property Ownership - An innovative way of doing the Real Estate property transactions.”
  • My duties and responsibilities as Co-Founder and CEO:
  • 1. Generate the Business Case from one line of idea using the Business Canvas.
  • 2. Detail Market Research in the property sector and crowd funding.
  • 3. Development of Business Proposal
  • 4. Pitch Development and Presentation
  • 5. Financial Analysis and Planning
  • 6. Risk Assessment, Risk Management and Mitigation Plan
  • 7. Content generation for the website
  • 8. Meeting with investors, and VCs.
  • 9. Writing 30 pages content for Government grant.
  • 10. Execution Planing and Road map definition to implement.
  • 11. Collaborating with team members and advisory board members to make any major decision.
  • The start-up project is closed because of major funding crisis. Brexit and economic uncertainity over the last three years and the COVID 19 pandemic did not help us to raise major fund either. We did try our level best with many pitches ( including NatWest and Halifax) and government funding application.
  • All board members have resigned. We had a great team from Deloitte, University of Oxford, Grant Thornton, Trade Finance business and many other reputed firms.
  • We needed at least GBP 500K upfront funding and GBP 1 Million funding within an year. Because of the COVID 19 pandemic , nobody was ready to fund us.

Eagle-eye management consultancy (uk) limited

Director: Banking Strategic Transformation, Project Finance, Risk & Reg Change and M&A Execution

Mar 2017Aug 2022 · 5 yrs 5 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • Clients: Oliver Wyman, Grant Thornton, Lloyds Bank, Risk Reward Limited.
  • Level of work: Mid-Senior Management and Executive Level
  • Senior Management Consulting Work in Banking and Finance, Risk and Regularly division, focused on large scale 25+ Million USD “Project Finance” global initiative. Educating, Coaching and Advising Banking & Finance Executives (CXOs, MDs and EDs) on large scale strategic PPP ( Public-Private-Partnership) programme, Corporate Governance, Effective Budgeting, Programme Work-stream and Project set-up, Risk board set-up, Programme Board set-up, mobilisation model, execution model, and Focused monitoring, which work well all the time.
  • Skills: Corporate Governance · Enterprise Risk and Regulatory Management · Project Finance · Program Management · Leadership
  • Previous Engagements are M&A Due Diligence and Execution, LIBOR/IBOR Transformation, Real Estate, Commercial Banking Cash Payment Transformation, Market Reference Data Transformation, MiFID II Implementation in Banking and Financial institutes.
Management ConsultingAgile Project ManagementProgram ManagementProject ManagementProject FinanceProject Portfolio Management

Bny

SVP: EMEA Head of Markets Strategic Regulatory Programme Management Office

Jun 2016May 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · London

  • Level of work: Senior Management
  • Reporting to two Senior Managing Directors (CXO Level) of the Bank, EMEA Head of Strategic Regulatory Office and EMEA Head of Regulatory Implementation
  • Direct Report: 13
  • Team Size: 50+ ( PM/BAs, BAs, PMOs, Compliance Analysts, Legal Analysts, IT Analysts, Middle Office Analysts)

Project management institute

Non-Executive Director(NED): Programme and Project Management

Jan 2015Dec 2015 · 11 mos

  • Level of work: Senior Management

Ubs

3 roles

Director: Wealth and Asset Management Programme and Project Manager

Promoted

Aug 2012May 2016 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Director ot Global Trade Solution

Apr 2010Jul 2012 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Direct Report: 5
  • Merger of IB, AM, WM Trading Middle Office, Back Office, IT and Other shared services.

Director: Head of Markets Strategic E-trading Implementation

Oct 2008Mar 2010 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Direct Report: 5

Swiss re corporate solutions

Executive Director: CXO Level Management Conference Lead

Feb 2011Jul 2012 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Reporting Directly to the MD / President, Speakers included Chairman and CEOs of global corporates like CEO of Novartis, CEO of Deutsch Bank, CEO of UBS etc. It was sponsored by Deloitte Consulting and Swiss RE Centre for Global Dialogue.
  • Level of work: Executive Management
Management Consulting

Citi

2 roles

VP: Head of EMEA Markets Treasury and Derivatives Trading, Risk and P&L Platform: Programme Lead

Mar 2005Sep 2008 · 3 yrs 6 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • Direct Report: 8
Management Consulting

AVP: Head of EMEA Markets Derivatives Middle Office, Brokerage (Citibroker) and Ops Platform

Mar 1998Feb 2005 · 6 yrs 11 mos · London, United Kingdom

  • Direct Report: 5

Education

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Executive Masters Degree

Harvard Business School

Executive Education Certificate — Management Essentials and Disruptive Strategy

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Bachelor's degree — Finance

University of Cambridge

Executive Education Certificate — High Impact Leadership

The Wharton School

Executive Education Certificate — Strategic Business Management

Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Executive Education Certificate — Fintech and Entrepreneurship ( Venture Idea Exploration Workshop)

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Master of Technology - MTech — Engineering/Industrial Management

Jan 1996Jan 1998

MIT Sloan School of Management

Executive Certificate — Artificial Intelligence

May 2024Present

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