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SHUBHAM SALVE

Mumbai

Summary

Consulting and strategy professional with 5 + years of experience in business transformation, AI-driven consulting, operational transformation and strategic planning across the BFSI sector. Skilled in designing and executing future operating models, predictive analytics frameworks and AI adoption strategies that drive productivity, cost optimization, operational efficiency, risk reduction and enhanced customer experience. Proven expertise in client delivery, stakeholder engagement, strategy formulation and cross-functional collaboration with a strong track record of driving digital transformation and measurable business impact. Recognized for blending analytical rigor with strategic thinking to deliver scalable, AI-enabled solutions aligned with enterprise objectives and long-term transformation goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
Mumbai, India
06.2025 - 06.2026
  • Delivered AI-driven consulting solutions integrating predictive modeling, advanced analytics and emerging AI capabilities into strategic transformation roadmaps for BFSI clients.
  • Authored thought leadership papers and whitepapers on AI adoption, fraud detection, operational transformation and digital modernization within financial services.
  • Conducted stakeholder interviews, CX workshops and digital maturity assessments to translate business requirements into AI-enabled strategies and implementation blueprints.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to deploy AI pilots, operational efficiency initiatives, and KPI frameworks for tracking post-implementation business outcomes and value realization.
  • Supported proposal development and strategic consulting engagements by embedding AI, analytics, productivity improvement, customer experience and risk monitoring use cases into client offerings.
  • Contributed to strategy formulation, forward operating model design, operational transformation and cost optimization initiatives to improve enterprise productivity and business efficiency.

Key AL/Analytics Projects Delivered:

AI-Enabled Complaint Analytics & CX Transformation | Leading Insurance Company

  • Led AI-driven complaint analytics and root-cause identification initiative to analyze grievance patterns, escalation drivers and operational bottlenecks.
  • Designed targeted intervention frameworks leveraging predictive insights and customer behaviour analytics.
  • Delivered ~45% reduction in complaint volumes while improving regulatory complaint resolution efficiency and overall customer experience outcomes.
  • Enabled proactive governance monitoring and strengthened enterprise-wide service quality controls.

Organisational Expense Optimization & Future Operating Model Transformation

  • Delivered enterprise wide operational transformation program focused on AI led productivity enhancement and expense optimization.
  • Redesigned future operating model through process re-engineering, governance restructuring and workforce productivity initiatives.
  • Achieved ~33% reduction in operational expenses while improving process efficiency, control mechanisms and organizational scalability.
  • Enabled sustainable operational excellence through intelligent automation and transformation led efficiencies.

AI-Driven D2C Growth & Digital Business Transformation

  • Designed and implemented AI-enabled Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) growth strategy to strengthen digital business performance.
  • Built lead scoring models, customer analytics frameworks, recommendation engines and digital conversion strategies.
  • Increased D2C business contribution and conversion efficiency by ~21% through data-driven customer acquisition initiatives.
  • Improved digital channel effectiveness, customer targeting precision and engagement outcomes.

Predictive Fraud Analytics & Risk Monitoring | Leading Life Insurance Company

  • Developed AI-powered predictive fraud monitoring framework to identify anomalous sales behaviour, fraudulent transaction patterns and operational risk indicators.
  • Leveraged predictive analytics and behavioural intelligence models to proactively detect fraud leakages and high risk activities.
  • Strengthened governance controls, enterprise risk visibility and fraud prevention capabilities across business operations.
  • Enabled scalable AI-led monitoring ecosystem to support long-term financial risk mitigation and operational integrity.

India’s First Differentiated Health Insurance Transformation Initiative

  • Conceptualized and supported launch of India’s first differentiated health insurance initiative for a leading insurer.
  • Designed strategic transformation roadmap focused on innovative customer value propositions and market differentiation.
  • Enabled creation of a unique competitive positioning within the health insurance industry.
  • Established foundational capabilities to support long-term market leadership and customer centric business innovation.

Strategy Manager

India First Life Insurance Company Ltd.
Mumbai, India
03.2024 - 06.2025
  • Strategic planning and direction through the development and execution of short and long-term strategies, achieving 15% growth in key business areas annually. Aligned business strategies with company-wide objectives, contributing to an overall 24% increase in market share.
  • Channel marketing and customer acquisition through the development and execution of marketing strategies across internal and external stakeholders, resulting in a 20% increase in New Business acquisitions YOY.
  • Sales Performance Monitoring & Productivity Enhancement through designing and tracking KPIs for sales teams, improving sales team productivity through Campaign Management & streamlined workflows.
  • Lead Generation & Conversion Optimization through Designed and implemented lead generation campaigns, increasing lead quality enhancing LCR conversion rates by 40%, thereby driving sustainable growth.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration for Product Innovation through Collaboration with underwriting, claims, and product development teams & marketing to align strategic plans with product offerings win - win situation for Customer, Partner & Insurer.
  • Reporting & Strategic Stakeholder Engagement through Preparation and presentation of detailed Monthly & Yearly performance reports to senior management and key stakeholders, providing actionable insights that directly supported strategic decision-making.
  • Market Research & Competitive Analysis through in-depth market research and competitive analysis, identifying emerging trends and customer needs. This contributed to refining product offerings, resulting increase in activatation of the Territories through key potential customer segments by sales team.

Assistant Strategy Manager

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd.
Mumbai
06.2022 - 03.2024
  • Managed and engaged cross-functional teams Pan India, ranging from entry-level Identification from Product to of business sourcing to execution of strategic initiatives
  • Managed 2 HNI stakeholders for strategic initiatives and process alignment for Corporate and Business Strategy.
  • Skilled in strategic planning and designing impactful promotions and campaigns to drive overall Business profitability by 30%.
  • Overhauled successful initiatives focused on training to the sales staff (SPs) for Month-on-Month business activation, with strategic campaigns & Training sessions on comparitive Give - Get product offering.
  • Developed robust marketing strategies for 2 HNI distribution channels to increase visibility at partner shop through One Pagers / Banners Medical Camps etc.
  • Skillfully process improving by leading successful projects, and improving Branch activation rates by 28% & 22% on SP Activation on YOY basis.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Marketing

Balaji Institute of Technology & Management
Pune
2022

Bachelor of Science BSCHS

M.A.R.I.M & Research Centre
Pune
2019

Skills

  • Consulting and Business Transformation
  • AI and Analytics
  • Management Consulting
  • AI-driven solutions
  • Project Management and Planning
  • Business Strategy Planning
  • Decision Making
  • Programme Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Management and Leadership
  • Forecasting and Budget Management
  • Process re-engineering
  • Strategic Planning
  • Effective Time Management
  • Operational Transformation
  • Cost Optimisation
  • GTM (Go to Market Startegy)

Affiliations

Grant Thornton Bharat LLP

  • Strategic Delivery & Stakeholder Excellence

India First Life Insurance Company Ltd.

  • Strategic Excellence & Transformation Award
  • Star Performer of Q1 & Q2 in Strategy.

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd.

  • MD & CEO Excellence Award (Dubai)
  • Business Transformation Excellence Award

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
06.2025 - 06.2026

Strategy Manager

India First Life Insurance Company Ltd.
03.2024 - 06.2025

Assistant Strategy Manager

Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company Ltd.
06.2022 - 03.2024

Master of Business Administration - Marketing

Balaji Institute of Technology & Management

Bachelor of Science BSCHS

M.A.R.I.M & Research Centre
SHUBHAM SALVE