A Chartered Accountant with approximately 16 years of post-qualification experience. I have worked with Big4 (BFSI), MNC Banks, NBFCs (retail and structured lending), broker-dealer firms, and fintech companies. Over the past few years, I have been leading finance functions, encompassing finance, regulatory compliance, business finance, fund-raising (debt and equity), and managing investor relations with top venture capitalists. I have guided businesses in optimizing costs, effectively utilizing balance sheets, forming strategic partnerships, and scaling lending books from commercial, technological, and regulatory perspectives