Experience

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  Nucleus Software

  • India

  • Independent Board Director

    • Jul 2020 - Present
    • India

    - Participate in the Board, Audit Committee, Risk Management Committee and Chair the CSR Committee. Advise the management regarding the strategy, finances, risks (including cyber security), pricing and operations of the company via bi-monthly meetings.

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  Nucleus Software Solutions Pte. Ltd.

  • Singapore

  • Resident Director

    • Feb 2016 - Present
    • Singapore

    -Advise the management regarding the operations of the subsidiary – review quarterly and annual financials, help in recruitment of relevant staff through network, ensure compliance and review of audit reports.

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  Friends of the Museums, Singapore

  • Singapore

  • Honorary Treasurer

    • Dec 2019 - Dec 2021
    • Singapore

    -Manage FOM’s finances, build and guide a team of Treasury volunteers to ensure the financial security of the Society.

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  SP Jain School of Global Management - Dubai, Mu...

  • Singapore

  • Head of Campus

    • Mar 2015 - Nov 2017
    • Singapore

    -Manage the entire non-academic operations of the Singapore campus – Facilities management, HR, Finance, Student Discipline and Brand Building.

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  EMA Partners, Singapore

  • Singapore

  • Client Director

    • Jan 2011 - Dec 2014
    • Singapore

    - Part of Founding Team that set-up the office in 2011- Established and led Financial Services & Natural Resources Vertical- Business Development and sales to various Banks, Insurance companies, Payment Solutions companies and Oil & Gas majors- Executed searches for middle-to-senior manag...

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  Kairoleaf Analytics Pte Ltd

  • Vice President - Business Development, S.E. Asia

    • Mar 2008 - Feb 2010

    -Set-up Singapore office for penetration into S.E. Asia market, targeting banks and financial service organizations-Developed and made pitches on BI & Analytics concepts and presented the company’s credentials to individuals & organizations in the Region-Double hat: looking after Finance ...

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  Citibank Korea - Global Consumer Group

  • Seoul, Korea

  • Business Planning & Analysis Consultant - Credit Cards Marketing

    • Aug 2004 - Mar 2006
    • Seoul, Korea

    - Leveraged Data Warehouse and Analytic tools to produce reports and analysis, and dashboards for various aspects of Cards business performance and financial results (Cards in Force 4.5m, Customer Receivables US$2.5bn)- Performed and assisted strategic planning and financial projections for Card ...

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  Grow Talent/Right Management

  • CFO

    • Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

    A founder employee, set-up the Finance function: controlling the finances, financial reporting to the Board, fund raising and management, budgets, audit, ESOPs, etc. Part of the leadership team responsible for all the major decisions of the company. Company revenue rose from US$15,000 to US$1.4m....

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  American Express Bank, Seoul, Korea

  • Manager, Consumer Financial Services

    • Jul 1990 - Dec 1993

    Responsible for Financial Control & Reporting. Pioneered the Financial control function for the CFS through installation of up-to-date management information and reporting systems including online link with Hong Kong. Held credit authority for Amex Gold Card Loans.

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  American Express Bank, Mumbai

  • Assistant Manager

    • Aug 1988 - Apr 1989

    Money Market Trader

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  American Express Bank, New York

  • Management Trainee

    • Aug 1987 - Jul 1988

    Participated in the Management Training Program, ranked first in the class: had extensive class-room and on-the-job training in Risk and Financial Analysis, and acquired practical knowledge in Asset-based lending, Merchant Banking, Project Finance and Treasury transactions.

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  Price Waterhouse

  • Senior Accountant

    • 1981 - 1984

    Planned, coordinated and performed financial audits and consultancy assignments. Reviewed and prepared financial statements. Evaluated internal control systems. Acquired wide range experience in analyzing foreign banks and multinational companies. Executed independent assignments and supervised...