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Jitender Kanwar

@jitenderkanwar

Senior finance executive and investment banker offering 40 years' expertise in corporate finance and strategic advisory.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking part-time or consulting roles where I can apply strategic finance, treasury, investment banking, investment management, and financial systems expertise.

I am a seasoned finance professional with four decades of experience across corporate finance, treasury, investments and advisory in leading FMCG and financial multinationals and through my own investment-banking practice. I have led finance and investment functions, executed capital-raising, restructuring and M&A assignments, built financial systems for start-ups and corporates, and delivered measurable improvements in returns, costs and compliance.

My background combines an IIT electrical engineering degree with an MBA in finance, and leadership roles including CFO/CIO and Treasurer at large firms, plus entrepreneurial advisory work focused on SMEs and private equity. I bring cross-functional perspective, strong financial-markets acumen, proven fund-raising capability and a hands-on leadership style to help organizations scale and optimize financial performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Investment Banking Consultant

Current

Private Practice

Jul 2004 - Present (21 years 4 months)

Provide investment banking and management consulting to SMEs, leading capital raising (debt and private equity), restructuring, M&A and strategic advisory across media, IT, real estate, garments and biotech sectors.

Capital Raising M&A Restructuring Financial Modeling Private Equity Valuation Strategic Planning Fundraising

Chief Financial Officer

ING Vysya Life Insurance

May 2001 - Jun 2004 (3 years 1 month)

Led finance and investments for the JV from start-up, implemented accounting/operations migration, Sarbanes-Oxley and IFRS requirements, and set up investment and compliance functions to deliver returns and cost targets.

Financial Management Investment Management IFRS SOX Compliance Risk Management Treasury Corporate Governance

Treasurer & CFO (Exports)

Pepsi Foods

Oct 1996 - Apr 2001 (4 years 6 months)

Managed treasury, funding (USD 50–70M annually), forex, cash and bank relationships; additionally served as CFO for exports business (USD 85M turnover) building financial planning and execution systems.

Treasury Management Cash Management Structured Finance Banking Relationships Financial Planning

Manager - Budgets & MIS

Nestle India

Sep 1994 - Jun 1996 (1 year 9 months)

Directed management accounting, budgeting and MIS at corporate office, drove planning and long-term plans, and delivered profitability analyses and reporting to Nestlé Switzerland.

Budgeting Management Accounting MIS Performance Monitoring Financial Analysis Project Studies

Executive - Treasury

Nestle India

Nov 1985 - Dec 1990 (5 years 1 month)

Performed treasury functions including cash and short-term investments and supported finance for regional projects, including preparatory work for a Nestlé project in Nepal.

Treasury Cash Management Short Term Investments Project Finance Negotiation Financial Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Cornell University, Graduate School of Management

Master of Business Administration, Finance

1982 - 1985

Grade: 3.69/4.00

Completed an MBA with concentration in Finance, including an exchange at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven; GPA 3.69/4.00.

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Master of Business Administration, International Business Management / Applied Economics

1983 - 1984

Grade: Distinction

Exchange program participant from Cornell University and awarded an MBA with distinction, concentrating in International Business Management and Applied Economics; dissertation on risk analysis in foreign lending to developing countries.

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Bachelor of Technology, Electrical Engineering (Computer Science concentration)

Grade: First Division

Activities and societies: Secretary, Dramatics Club; Representative on Student-Faculty Committee; Awarded Outstanding Cumulative Contribution to Cultural Activities

Awarded a B.Tech. degree in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Computer Science, graduating with First Division in May 1982.