He has a deep understanding of both startup dynamics and enterprise-level operations, blending agility with strategic foresight to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ, August 19, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Naresh Bobade has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Introduction
Mr. Bobade is a seasoned senior executive with over 25 years of distinguished global experience at the nexus of banking, finance, regulatory compliance, energy, airlines, shipping, technology, strategy, sales, operations, management consulting, innovation, and entrepreneurship working with Fortune 500 companies. He is known for his versatility, strategic vision, and transformative leadership managing global teams. He brings a wealth of experience in guiding global institutions through periods of transformational initiatives, delivering superior results, and innovative solutions to drive growth across diverse global markets.
Career Highlights
Mr. Bobade currently serves as the Senior Vice President (Capital Planning and Finance Transformation) at Citigroup Inc. In his current role, he acts as program management lead and subject matter expert on financial regulatory rules across multiple banking regimes. Mr. Bobade is aligned with the Finance and Controllers group reporting to the CFO, and leads a team which coordinates with risk, governance, internal audit, technology, and regulatory reporting teams distributed globally to ensure the firm complies with regulatory requirements. He is also responsible for senior management reporting and preparation of materials for regulatory examinations. His understanding of banking/finance, regulations, operations, technology and global program management, helps him to provide guidance of process improvements and achieving operational efficiencies in controlled environment.
Mr. Bobade's career began as a Senior Executive at NIIT Limited from 1998 to 2000, where he administered revenue management and e-ticketing IT solutions for British Airways. He worked with 3i Infotech from 2000 to 2003 architecting and developing solutions for risk, finance, shipping, and mobile applications. His banking, finance, project management, and technical acumen was further enhanced working as an IT Specialist at vMoksha Technologies on banking products in 2003, and as a Senior Consultant at Quinnox working on investment banking, capital markets and trading platforms in 2004 to assist close multi-million-dollar contracts
In 2005, Mr. Bobade joined i-flexsolutions, as a client account manager and project manager to drive engagements in India, Australia, and the USA from 2005 to 2008. During this period, he was instrumental in leading P&L growth, pre-sales, delivery, and program management of multi-million-dollar engagements for implementation of mortgage and lending solution for Citibank in Australia, establishing new client accounts for MetLife Australia, implementation of global trade finance solutions and wealth management advisor solutions for Citibank N.A., Asset and Reference data management solutions for BNY Mellon. His career trajectory continued upward as he became manager of business consulting and technology finance solutions at Sapient Global Markets from 2008 to 2014, and subsequently as client engagement and program delivery manager at GFT from 2014 to 2015. At Sapient and GFT, he was responsible for client relationship management, sales, and delivery on multiple business strategy, advisory consulting, program management and technology implementation engagements.
From 2015 to 2018, Mr. Bobade worked as an independent business advisory and management consultant, investor, and entrepreneur. He also served as Interim Chief Operating Officer at Brandon Consulting Associates Inc. from 2018 to 2019 before founding Acilinos Consulting, where he still maintains his role as Founder and Managing Principal. He has a deep understanding of both startup dynamics and enterprise-level operations, blending agility with strategic foresight to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
Accomplishments
Mr. Bobade's most notable accomplishments over the years are:
1. Core member of compliance and regulatory practice at Sapient Global Markets between 2010 to 2013, during which the advisory and management consulting firm assisted several banks and financial institutions navigate complexities of Dodd-Frank, EMIR, Basel, and other financial regulatory regimes with improvements to compliance process, technology infrastructure, and operations. He led globally distributed teams in North America, Europe and India to develop a Compliance Management and Risk Solutions solution, which was acquired by DTCC and has become an essential platform for data aggregation, compliance, and regulatory reporting in the financial sector.
2. Collaborated with team of German researchers to architect and develop one of world's first Local Navigation System to work on mobile system supported by Bluetooth in 2001 and was awarded "Best Innovative Solution" at CeBIT 2001.
Education
Mr. Bobade holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from University of Mumbai, earned in 1997, and is complemented by additional certifications in Generative AI, Digital Business Transformation, Banking & Finance, Enterprise Design Thinking, Strategy, Program Management, and Professional Diploma in software technology and systems management. He is committed to continuous learning and stays at the forefront of industry trends in banking/finance, and technological advancements. He is currently pursuing the prestigious Wharton Executive Education's Global C-Suite program in leadership, global strategy, finance, business transformation, corporate governance, and operations at the University of Pennsylvania.
Personal Mantra/Leadership Philosophy
Mr. Bobade attributes his professional success to the belief that innovation, driven by continuous learning, teamwork, and the power of technology, is key to unlocking new horizons in any industry. His leadership approach is characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a drive to foster a culture of innovation through collaboration.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Bobade provides mentoring to college graduates and emerging leaders, advocating for diversity and inclusion within industry. He actively participates at professional meetups in the New Jersey/New York area, and industry forums on topics such as regulatory compliance, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, leadership, and fostering a culture of innovation. He is a member of organizations such as PRMIA and GARP, which brings together a network of finance professionals. He has also been actively involved with international civic organizations, such as the Rotary Club since 2020.
Aspirations
Looking to the future, Mr. Bobade seeks to leverage his experience and strategic foresight, to pursue senior leadership roles with banking/finance institutions or partner/practice head roles with consulting firms that specialize in providing advisory services to banking, finance, risk management, operations, and innovative enterprise transformation programs.
His proven record in delivering tangible results, fostering innovation, and driving operational excellence positions him as a transformative leader ready to steer the banking/finance industry through its next phase of growth and disruption using fintech, blockchain, AI and digital currencies.
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