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Mahesh Rupawalla

CEO, Alliance Investment Bank Berhad at Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad
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Seasoned finance expert with experience in corporate finance, investment banking, and financial analysis.
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Location
Singapore, Singapore, SG
Skills
  • Coaching
  • Corporate Finance
  • Investment Banking
  • Financial Analysis
  • Restructuring
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Mahesh Rupawalla is a seasoned finance expert with extensive experience in corporate finance, investment banking, and financial analysis. He has led strategic functions for subsidiaries of Bursa Malaysia-listed banks and has a strong background in restructuring, funding, and business valuation. Mahesh holds a Master's degree in Finance from RMIT University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from National University of Singapore.

Credentials

  • Verified Certificate for Designing Financial Services on Web 3.0
    National University of Singapore
    Sep, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Verified Certificate for WEB 3.0 KNOWLEDGE CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL SERVICES
    National University of Singapore
    Sep, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Open Banking and Platforms in Finance Specialisation
    CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship
    Nov, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Climate Change for Organisation Management, Center for Governance and Sustainability
    NUS Business School
    Oct, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Digital Platform Management
    NTUC LearningHub
    Oct, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Digital Business Essentials: Framework for Building and Growing Digitial Ventures
    Wellderly
    Nov, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Leading Digital Transformation in Financial Services
    Cass Business School
    May, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Digital Technology in the Capital Markets Seminar
    Securities Commission Malaysia
    Sep, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • Global Leaders Program
    Human Capital Leadership Institute (HCLI)
    Sep, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • Financial Director's Education Program
    Iclif Executive Education Center at Asia School of Business
    Sep, 2011
    - Apr, 2026
  • The Juran Management System: Practices that have created Global Market Leaders
    NTUC LearningHub
    Jul, 2010
    - Apr, 2026
  • Chartered Banker
    Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers 197701004872 (35880-P)
    Jan, 2018
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad
    • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    • CEO, Alliance Investment Bank Berhad
      • Apr 2014 - Apr 2020
      • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

      As CEO, I spearheaded strategic functions for the subsidiary of Bursa Malaysia listed Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad and equally served as Head of Investment Banking in the Group. I acted as Chairman of the Management Committee of the investment bank and was member of the following Group Committees: Group Management Committee, Group Asset and Liabilities Committee, Group Credit Committee and Group Operational Risk Management Committee. During this period, I led the turnaround of the investment bank’s capital markets business into a profit center and grew revenues as well as operating profits exponentially. I played a key role in strengthening the Bank’s corporate finance advisory capabilities, led corporate restructuring initiatives and on-boarded suitable talents resulting in reinstatement of the Bank as an Approved Principal Advisor by the Securities Commission in 2015.

  • Affin Hwang Investment Bank
    • Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    • CEO, HwangDBS Investment Bank Berhad
      • Feb 2011 - Apr 2014
      • Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

      As CEO, I provided strategic direction and leadership for delivering agreed financial and non-financial KPIs, improving the market profile of the Bank as well as business profitability, and building high-performance teams. During this period, I led underwriting for two IPOs and played a key role in rebuilding bank’s debt market origination capabilities by hiring the right talent composition and enhanced the equity capital market distribution capabilities through strategic initiatives. Also, facilitated a proactive culture of client engagement for corporate finance business and strengthened the risk management function of the Bank.

  • MVH Capital Pte. Ltd.
    • Singapore
    • Founder and Director
      • Mar 2009 - Jan 2011
      • Singapore

      I provided consultancy services to potential clients in South East Asia in the areas of corporate finance, merger and acquisition, and strategic fund raising. Managed projects involving evaluation of investment opportunities, identification of investors and due diligence matters.

  • DBS Bank Ltd, Singapore
    • Singapore
    • Managing Director, Regional Head - Merger & Acquisition Advisory
      • Sep 1997 - Nov 2008
      • Singapore

      By providing strategic direction and leadership, driving effective people-centric practices, I was able to achieve the financial and non-financial Key Performance Indicators. I worked collaboratively with Customer Group Business Units and regional offices to market services, originate transactions and secure advisory engagements from corporate clients in Asia.

Education

  • 2010 - 2013
    RMIT University
    Masters of Finance
  • 1982 - 1986
    National University of Singapore
    Bachelor of Business Administration, 2nd Upper Honours

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