Anurag Priyadarshi
Senior Product Manager
Mumbai
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Product and Partner Engagement Manager with over a decade of experience in digital platforms, product strategy, and stakeholder collaboration within financial services and tech industries. Demonstrated success in spearheading end-to-end API integrations, overseeing cross-functional teams, and fostering digital product innovations. Adept at cultivating strategic partnerships and facilitating scalable product ecosystems in dynamic, tech-focused settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Associate Vice President - Digital Banking
Kotak Mahindra Bank
02.2021 - Current
- Led end-to-end product strategy for Connected Banking, Open API, and Account Aggregator platforms, scaling ecosystem integrations across banking partners.
- Collaborated with external partners (REBIT, RBI, Sahamati) to deliver seamless product integrations and compliance frameworks.
- Oversaw revamp of bank’s digital channels (Web & Net Banking) focused on UI/UX/CX improvements.
- Acted as the single point of contact between product, IT, vendors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring efficient and compliant partner onboarding.
- Spearheaded partner audits and resolution of open items, maintaining strategic relationship continuity.
Product Manager - Wholesale Banking Products
Axis Bank
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed product lifecycle for host-to-host and API banking solutions tailored to large enterprise clients.
- Partnered with key B2B clients such as Paytm, Google, and Tata Group to enable product customizations and smooth technical integrations.
- Translated client requirements into product specifications, driving collaboration across technology, business, and compliance teams.
Product Manager - PayZapp & SmartBuy
HDFC Bank
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Led API-based merchant integration initiatives for payment apps including UPI and wallet ecosystems.
- Delivered strategic enhancements to KYC flows, consumer journeys, and partner onboarding, aligning with regulatory updates.
Deputy Manager - Product Development (UPI & IMPS)
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Managed integrations for strategic partners (Google Pay, WhatsApp, Amazon Pay), enabling seamless onboarding through robust partner toolkits and technical documentation.
- Certified over 40 PSP apps in collaboration with certification and compliance teams.
- Spearheaded UPI 2.0 product enhancements and led workshops with key government and regulatory bodies.
- Delivered strategic presentations in ministry-level sessions during India’s digital payment transformation.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Banking Technology
PNBIIT
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
VTU
Skills
- Partner Relationship Management
- Digital Product Strategy
- Cross-functional Leadership
- API Integrations & Client Platforms
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner tooling optimization
- Device and Application Ecosystems
- Data Analytics & Insights
- Agile Project Management
- Consumer Tech & Fintech Platforms
Certification
Employee of the Month - NPCI (2016-03)
Websites
Timeline
Associate Vice President - Digital Banking
Kotak Mahindra Bank
02.2021 - Current
Product Manager - Wholesale Banking Products
Axis Bank
01.2019 - 01.2021
Product Manager - PayZapp & SmartBuy
HDFC Bank
09.2018 - 01.2019
Deputy Manager - Product Development (UPI & IMPS)
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
09.2014 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
VTU
Advanced Diploma - Banking Technology
PNBIIT
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