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Pradeep Shrestha

@pradeepshrestha

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I am a COO driving remittance growth, operational excellence, and international business expansion.

Nepal

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior operational leadership role in remittance or payments to drive international expansion, scale operations, strengthen compliance and treasury, implement technology improvements, and mentor high-performing teams.

I am a seasoned Chief Operating Officer with extensive experience building and scaling remittance businesses across multiple corridors including the US, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and Malaysia. I have managed daily operations, treasury and finance, compliance, marketing and led white-label (RAAS) expansion bringing partners from Africa, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

I have a proven track record recruiting and training international business development teams, driving software enhancements and digital marketing (SMM, SEO), preparing budgets and audits, and delivering sustained business growth. I am pragmatic, partnership-focused, and results-driven, ready to lead operational strategy and international expansion.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Chief Operations Officer

Unlimited Remit

Mar 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Led Unlimited Remit's international business growth across the US, Canada, the UK, and Europe and expanded the white-label RAAS business, onboarding partners from Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Recruited and managed business development teams and directed digital marketing (SMM/SEO).

International Business Development Team Leadership Digital Marketing SEO Operations Management Onboarding

Chief Operating Officer

Samsara Remit Pvt. Ltd.

Apr 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 8 months)

Managed daily operations reporting to the Executive Vice Chairman, supervised Operations, IT, Marketing, Finance, and Compliance, and drove international business expansion. Delivered software enhancement initiatives and explored cross-border remittance opportunities to boost growth.

Operations Management Team Leadership Financial Management Compliance International Expansion Business Development Management Reporting

Chief Operating Officer

Esara Remit Pvt. Ltd.

Oct 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 5 months)

Built Esara Remit from inception, managed daily operations, and drove business development that achieved significant breakthroughs in Australia and Malaysia. Established operational processes and led partner engagements.

Business Development International Expansion Operations Management Partner Relations Team Building Financial Planning

Chief Operating Officer

My Remit Pvt. Ltd.

Jan 2018 - Jul 2019 (1 year 6 months)

Led My Remit's transformation from a nascent stage, overseeing operations and scaling the business multi-fold through strategic planning and execution. Reported to the Chairman and implemented growth initiatives across functions.

Scaling Financial Planning Stakeholder Management Compliance Team Leadership

Operations Manager / COO / Business Development Manager

GME (Formerly Best Remit Pvt. Ltd.)

Oct 2014 - Nov 2017 (3 years 1 month)

Assisted during acquisition and transition to the IME Group, oversaw company operations, international business development, marketing/branding, HR/Administration, and prepared annual budgets and audit reports. Ensured compliance implementation during the transition.

Operations Management International Business Development Marketing HR Administrator Finance Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Global College of Management

Bachelor of Business Studies, Business Studies

Completed a Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) at Global College of Management in Kathmandu, covering core topics in business, finance, and management.