Bishal Saha
Hyderabad
Summary
Strategy and Program Leader with over 17 years of experience driving large-scale transformation initiatives across the financial services sector. Proven track record of leading complex, enterprise-wide programs spanning regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and business strategy execution across global organizations.
Brings deep expertise in aligning business objectives with execution through structured program governance, stakeholder alignment, and data-informed decision-making. Known for leading cross-functional teams and delivering outcomes in highly regulated and dynamic environments.
Exposure to Generative AI applications in regulatory contexts, with working knowledge of emerging Agentic AI paradigms and a strong inclination toward continuous learning and practical adoption of evolving technologies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
MANAGER - CONSULTING
Ernst & Young
Hyderabad
10.2021 - Current
- Lead multiple enterprise-wide programs across global banking clients, driving execution of regulatory and transformation initiatives aligned with strategic and compliance objectives.
- Provide end-to-end program leadership, including planning, governance, risk management, and stakeholder alignment across geographies.
- Played a key role in developing a Generative AI–enabled solution supporting regulatory requirements, contributing to improved efficiency and consistency in compliance processes.
- Drive organization-wide transformation initiatives, integrating regulatory priorities with digital and operational improvements.
- Partner with senior leadership to define program roadmaps, track outcomes, and enable data-informed decision-making through structured reporting and insights.
- Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration across business, technology, and analytics functions.
- Manage portfolio-level oversight of regulatory initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk frameworks and evolving global mandates.
DIVISIONAL STRATEGY PARTNER
Franklin Templeton Investments
Hyderabad
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Partnered with sales leadership to drive strategic initiatives and business growth, leveraging analytics and market insights.
- Enabled data-driven decision-making through client analytics, improving sales effectiveness and competitive positioning.
- Acted as a bridge between business and analytics teams, ensuring alignment of insights with strategic priorities.
- Delivered market intelligence on clients, competitors, and trends to support strategy formulation and execution.
- Managed senior stakeholders and contributed to improved business outcomes through structured engagement and planning.
PROJECT MANAGER AND PRODUCT OWNER - PROGRAM DELIVERY
Franklin Templeton Investments
Hyderabad
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Led business transformation programs aligned with organizational strategy, delivering measurable improvements in operations and efficiency.
- Managed end-to-end delivery across Agile and Waterfall environments, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Delivered technology-enabled initiatives across roles including Project Manager, Product Owner, and Business Analyst.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive execution and adoption of strategic initiatives.
LEAD BUSINESS ANALYST
IBM India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
04.2012 - 05.2015
- Led consulting engagements for regulatory and technology initiatives within global banking clients.
- Delivered programs focused on compliance, risk reduction, and operational effectiveness.
- Mentored teams of business analysts and contributed to a high-performance delivery environment.
- Played a key role in implementing strategic regulatory solutions aligned with business priorities.
PROJECT LEAD AND BUSINESS ANALYST
IBM India Pvt Ltd
Pune
01.2008 - 04.2012
- Led end-to-end delivery of enterprise projects, including requirements, design, development, and implementation.
- Ensured successful execution and client satisfaction through structured project management and stakeholder coordination.
Education
CFA -
CFA Institute
USA01-2015
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Mechanical Engineering
Jadavpur University
Kolkata01-2007
Skills
- Strategy Execution & Transformation
- Enterprise Program Leadership
- Program & Project Management (Agile/Waterfall)
- Stakeholder & Executive Management
- Change & Portfolio Management
- Business & Data Analytics
- Regulatory Programs (Financial Services)
- SQL SAS (EGP) R
- Tableau Power BI Databricks (Azure)
- Generative AI (Applied) Agentic AI (Working Knowledge)
Languages
English
Certification
Agentic AI - Multiple Courses (Coursera)
Timeline
MANAGER - CONSULTING
Ernst & Young
10.2021 - Current
DIVISIONAL STRATEGY PARTNER
Franklin Templeton Investments
07.2017 - 08.2021
PROJECT MANAGER AND PRODUCT OWNER - PROGRAM DELIVERY
Franklin Templeton Investments
06.2015 - 07.2017
LEAD BUSINESS ANALYST
IBM India Pvt Ltd
04.2012 - 05.2015
PROJECT LEAD AND BUSINESS ANALYST
IBM India Pvt Ltd
01.2008 - 04.2012
CFA -
CFA Institute
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - Mechanical Engineering
Jadavpur University