RAJEEV GHADI
Mumbai
Summary
Dynamic financial leader (29+ years experience) with extensive experience at Barclays Bank, excelling in regulatory reporting and compliance. Proven track record in capital and liquidity planning, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering stakeholder relationships. Adept at transforming governance frameworks while cultivating high-performance teams, ensuring robust financial integrity and operational efficiency across diverse entities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Asia Pacific Financial Controller
Barclays Bank
Mumbai
06.2005 - Current
- Directed end-to-end financial and regulatory reporting in adherence to US GAAP, Ind AS, and IFRS, ensuring precision and compliance across multiple entities.
- Secured timely closure of statutory, tax, and internal audits by proactively managing auditors, regulators, and governance stakeholders. Optimized entity structures to unlock tax efficiencies and ensure alignment with evolving financial regulations.
- Delivered robust regulatory leadership across Banking, NBFCs, Broker Dealer, Investment Banking, Equity Broking, Corporate Banking, GIFT City, and Asia regulators.
- Architected and implemented regulatory capital frameworks including ICAAP covering credit, market, liquidity, and operational risks.
- Led high-impact regulatory engagements, inspections, and audits with RBI, SEBI, and tax authorities, representing institutional and industry perspectives.
- Drove strategic business expansion by forging strong alliances with global and onshore units, enabling rollout of new products and services.
- Spearheaded capital structuring for complex transactions including cross-border derivatives, M&A deals, underwriting mandates, and international mandates.
- Conducted rigorous appraisal of business cases to ensure regulatory viability, risk containment, and strategic alignment.
- Formulated and executed capital and liquidity strategies including fund infusion, borrowing plans, and treasury optimization initiatives.
- Led issuance and compliance of CPs, NCDs, term loans, DVPs, and repos ensuring funding resilience and regulatory adherence.
- Cultivated strong relationships with banks, rating agencies, and custodians, negotiating optimal funding terms to reduce cost of capital.
- Designed and executed tax-optimized funding structures ensuring regulatory compliance while minimizing cost.
- Maintained compliance with evolving direct and indirect tax frameworks through proactive monitoring and swift alignment.
- Implemented effective transfer pricing policies to mitigate cross-border tax exposure and ensure audit readiness.
- Spearheaded enterprise-wide governance frameworks with active participation in Board, ALCO, Risk, CSR, and Audit Committees.
- Strengthened regulatory and board communications fostering transparency, accountability, and stakeholder confidence.
- Led control automation initiatives reducing compliance risk and enhancing internal audit and operational efficiency.
- Led holistic people strategies from recruitment and onboarding to development and succession planning.
- Built a high-performance, inclusive culture driven by continuous learning, feedback, and leadership development.
- Enhanced team engagement through coaching, clear career pathing, and performance alignment.
- Pivotal senior leadership support in Barclays’ journey from a single bank branch to multiple bank branches, NBFC, GIFT City, Broker Dealer, and Trustee entities.
- Led seamless implementation of RBI regulations, ICAAP, Ind AS, ICDS, ICFR, and full GST compliance.
- Identified multiple initiatives strengthening capital adequacy and releasing trapped liquidity.
- Streamlined statutory audit processes, accelerating turnaround times and strengthening compliance rigor.
- Zero material financial control issues across any Asia Pacific entities managed, supported by robust control frameworks, KPIs, and strong Audit Committee oversight.
Financial Controller
Lehman Brothers
Mumbai
04.2007 - 03.2009
- Led financial and regulatory reporting for broker dealer and NBFC entities in compliance with IGAAP, US GAAP, and RBI guidelines.
- Managed hybrid and split-book accounting for structured and securitized products.
- Supported new business initiatives and assessed regulatory impact of circulars and notifications.
- Partnered with ALM for liquidity planning and compliance with key ratios.
- Oversaw regulatory submissions including capital adequacy, real estate exposure, and tax requirements.
Assistant Vice President
Bank of America
Mumbai
04.2007 - 03.2009
- Led financial and regulatory reporting for the Primary Dealer business in compliance with IGAAP, US GAAP, and RBI norms.
- Led bank operations including FX position reconciliation, SLR and CRR maintenance, and settlements.
- Performed ALM desk responsibilities monitoring cash positions, call money, and repo market borrowings.
- Ensured daily compliance with CRR and SLR requirements.
- Oversaw regulatory submissions and monitored capital adequacy, exposures, and tax compliance.
Manager
Credit Lyonnais Securities India
01.2001 - 06.2001
Assistant Manager
Investsmart India Limited
01.1999 - 01.2001
Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited
02.1997 - 01.1999
CA Articleship Training
06.1993 - 02.1997
Education
CFA Level II -
Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
USA01.2007
B.Com (Hons) -
University of Mumbai
Mumbai05.2000
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
INDIA11.1996
Company Secretary -
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
INDIA06.1995
Cost Accountant -
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
INDIA06.1992
Skills
- Financial Controllership & Accounting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Transformative leadership
- Regulatory Reporting & Compliance
- Leading Global Centre of Excellence
- Capital & Liquidity Planning
- Strategic Finance Partnering
- Taxation & Transfer Pricing
- Governance & Risk Management
- Treasury Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Leadership & Talent Development
Languages
- Hindi
- Marathi
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Personal Information
Age: 54
Timeline
Financial Controller
Lehman Brothers
04.2007 - 03.2009
Assistant Vice President
Bank of America
04.2007 - 03.2009
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Asia Pacific Financial Controller
Barclays Bank
06.2005 - Current
Manager
Credit Lyonnais Securities India
01.2001 - 06.2001
Assistant Manager
Investsmart India Limited
01.1999 - 01.2001
Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited
02.1997 - 01.1999
CA Articleship Training
06.1993 - 02.1997
CFA Level II -
Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
B.Com (Hons) -
University of Mumbai
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Company Secretary -
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Cost Accountant -
Institute of Cost Accountants of India