This is a senior executive role with responsibility for leading and transforming Structured Finance, Loan Servicing, and Finance Operations within the offshore delivery hub of a major European bank in India. The incumbent will manage large-scale operations and technology-driven change programs, ensuring excellence in execution, robust risk governance, regulatory adherence, and end-to-end process modernization powered by digital solutions.

The ideal professional will have 15+ years of experience in Structured Finance and Loan Operations, demonstrating success in running large teams, driving automation and process optimization, and collaborating with international stakeholders.

A comprehensive understanding of the loan lifecycle, structured finance instruments, and financial operations-coupled with familiarity with global regulatory requirements-is critical. This role will be central to boosting efficiency, strengthening controls, and accelerating digital transformation across a large function.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Strategic & Operational Leadership:

- Direct and optimize Structured Finance and Loan Operations, with accountability for KPIs/KRIs across origination, booking, servicing, settlements, and reconciliations.

- Develop and implement strategies to enhance productivity, service levels, and delivery quality, using Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement approaches.

- Establish and monitor control frameworks to minimize operational errors, risks, and financial losses.

2. Transformation & Innovation:

- Redesign loan and finance processes through reengineering, automation, and simplification.

- Enable straight-through processing via AI/ML, workflow tools, and advanced data platforms.

- Lead cloud and data initiatives that streamline architecture and promote reusability.

3. Risk & Control Management:

- Identify and mitigate potential points of failure in loan operations through strong controls.

- Ensure full audit preparedness and handle regulatory reviews effectively.

- Oversee IT and cyber risk management, system obsolescence, and resilience planning.

4. Client Focus:

- Elevate client satisfaction by digitizing service interactions and embedding client-first performance metrics.

- Work closely with client experience teams to strengthen service delivery and improve NPS.

5. People Leadership:

- Guide, develop, and inspire cross-functional team.

- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional advancement.

- Drive succession planning and retention strategies in a competitive market.

6. Stakeholder Engagement:

- Serve as the India-based leader for global loan and finance operations as well as technology counterparts.

- Cultivate strong partnerships with senior leaders in business, compliance, and technology.

- Lead governance, performance forums, and transformation progress reporting.

Qualifications & Skills:

Experience:

- At least 15 years of leadership experience in Structured Finance, Loan Operations, and Finance Operations.

- Demonstrated ability to run teams within global shared services or captive banking center.

- Expertise in managing operations and technology transformation in regulated environments.

- Knowledge of European and global regulatory frameworks impacting structured finance and lending.

Education:

- Postgraduate qualification in Finance, Business, or Technology (MBA, CA, CFA, or Engineering preferred).

Core Competencies:

- Extensive expertise in Structured Finance, Loan Operations, and the end-to-end Loan Lifecycle.

- Strong grasp of technology platforms supporting structured finance and lending operations.

- Proven leadership, strategic, and change management capabilities.

- Skilled in stakeholder management, operational risk management, and transformation delivery.

- Familiarity with ESG-linked financing, loan analytics, and digital lending tools is advantageous.

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Ravin G

Head - Talent Acqusition at Strellin Resources Pvt Ltd

Last Active: 19 September 2025

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