Deepa Bijlani
Finance and Business Management Lead
Pune
Summary
Dynamic finance and business management professional with over 20 years of experience in driving financial planning, reporting, and strategic operations within global banking and financial services. Expertise in portfolio management, corporate restructuring, and conducting internal audits, consistently recognized for optimizing resources and leading diverse teams across multiple geographies. Six Sigma Green Belt certified, with a proven history of delivering process improvements, governance excellence, and measurable business outcomes that enhance organizational performance. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and strategic insights to foster growth and innovation in fast-paced environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Vice President, Business Manager – Fixed Income & Currencies Technology
Deutsche Bank Group
01.2023 - Current
- Manage a €335M portfolio, 400+ applications, and 1,600 resources across global geographies.
- Serve as India COO & PMO Lead, overseeing a team of 11 professionals driving vendor optimization, process improvements, and promotion cycles up to AVP level.
- Partner with Vendor Risk Management to establish intercompany contracts, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Lead financial planning, reporting, workforce management, amortization governance, and corporate restructuring initiatives.
Vice President, Business Manager – Enterprise Risk Technology (ERT)
Deutsche Bank Group
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Directed a €263M portfolio and 300+ applications.
- Oversaw governance of hardware modules and software spend optimization.
- Delivered financial and strategic analyses to support future transformation initiatives.
- Strengthened corporate restructuring efforts with robust financial governance and reporting.
Assistant Vice President, Business Manager – Enterprise Risk Technology
Deutsche Bank Group
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Drove financial reporting, cost reviews, and variance mitigation across multiple portfolios.
- Governed amortization schedules for technology applications.
- Spearheaded communication initiatives including newsletters, podcasts, hackathons, and diversity campaigns.
Assistant Vice President, Finance Manager – Chief Technology Office (CTO)
Deutsche Bank Group
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Planning, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for senior finance stakeholders.
- Managed monthly cost allocation cycles, ensuring compliance with transfer pricing policies.
- Reviewed and reported on software capitalization while coordinating with vendor governance.
- Supported finance processes during corporate restructuring, maintaining global stakeholder alignment.
Associate, Finance Manager – Corporate Investment Banking & Wealth Management
Deutsche Bank Group
11.2012 - 09.2016
- Produced monthly cost forecasts, variance analyses, and headcount management reports for senior leadership.
- Implemented zero-based budgeting and allocation methodologies to provide transparent business insights.
- Delivered unit-based costing for Global Transaction Banking services (trade & cash).
- Designed and rolled out allocation models based on volumes, units, and activities.
- Developed management & client reports using GGL REP, Essbase, SAP, and Cognos.
Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounting Operations
Genpact
10.2004 - 01.2012
- Managed two teams (18 members) overseeing GL Accounting, AP/AR, reconciliations, and reporting under Indian & US GAAP.
- Acted as SME for reconciliations and AP processes, training and mentoring new hires.
- Led transition of Finance Shared Services and Global Business Services, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and operations migration.
- Executed internal audits, provided 5-year roadmaps, and supported controllership activities for reconciliations and reporting.
- Partnered with clients to deliver end-to-end reconciliation and accounting solutions, improving efficiency and transparency.
Education
Master of Commerce (M.Com) -
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University
Ajmer, Rajasthan01.2002
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University
Ajmer, Rajasthan01.2000
Skills
- Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Corporate Restructuring & Strategic Analysis
- Workforce & Resource Management
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Results-driven
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Negotiation and persuasion
- Critical thinking
- Business development
- Data analysis
- Internal Audits (Banking & Financial Services)
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt (Trained & Tested)
Awards
IB and AFCC India Technology Excellence Award 2024, India Excellence Award 2023, Global Leadership Award 2021
Accomplishments
· IB and AFCC India Technology Excellence Award 2024
· India Excellence Award 2023
· Global Leadership Award 2021
Painting and Cooking
My artistic pursuits in acrylic and oil painting have cultivated a strong eye for detail and color theory. As a home chef, I enjoy experimenting with different cuisines and developing new recipes.
Timeline
Vice President, Business Manager – Fixed Income & Currencies Technology
Deutsche Bank Group
01.2023 - Current
Vice President, Business Manager – Enterprise Risk Technology (ERT)
Deutsche Bank Group
03.2020 - 12.2022
Assistant Vice President, Business Manager – Enterprise Risk Technology
Deutsche Bank Group
01.2017 - 02.2020
Assistant Vice President, Finance Manager – Chief Technology Office (CTO)
Deutsche Bank Group
10.2016 - 10.2017
Associate, Finance Manager – Corporate Investment Banking & Wealth Management
Deutsche Bank Group
11.2012 - 09.2016
Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounting Operations
Genpact
10.2004 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - undefined
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University
Master of Commerce (M.Com) -
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati University
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