Ajay Rajan is part of YES Bank’s senior management team and manages the Government, Multinational & International Business, Transaction Banking & Knowledge Units for the Bank. In this role, he is responsible for devising & executing the Bank’s overall business strategy for the Government, MNC & International Financial Institution client segments, while also propelling Sales growth & Product development across all Corporate Digital & Transaction Banking products, namely Payments, Cash Management, Capital Market, Custody, Trade Finance, Supply Chain & Bullion.
The Transaction Banking unit under Ajay spearheads all Corporate Digital Innovation initiatives for the Bank, including strategic public digital initiatives like ONDC, CBDC, ULIP, AA & OCEN. This unit also manages digital partnerships and alliances with Fintechs & other Strategic Influencers. Ajay also manages two strategic knowledge units for the Bank, which engage with Government, Industry Bodies & Corporates on areas of policy creation & execution in the Food & Agri, EV, etc. space.
In the ever-evolving landscape of finance and banking, Ajay has been at the forefront of driving change and innovation. His expertise lies in understanding the intricacies of the modern financial world and delivering the most innovative & optimal product propositions, built through collaboration & partnerships. He is a regular invitee to speak at various national and international forums related to Banking, Fintech, Innovation & Digital.
Ajay brings with him more than 27 years of corporate banking experience. Prior to joining YES Bank, he was the Global Head of Fintech for Deutsche Bank. Ajay has strong networking abilities with a proven track record of Client Solutioning, Product Innovation, and Launching & Managing businesses. He has rich leadership experience, team management, and mentoring skills. Ajay has completed his Bachelors of Commerce from Delhi University and has an MBA degree.