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Abhishek Korgaonkar

Abhishek Korgaonkar

Fintech Business & Relationship Manager
Mumbai

Summary

Dynamic and client-focused Banking Relationship Manager with over 18 years of experience in driving growth and enhancing customer engagement. Proven track record in managing high-value client portfolios, optimizing financial solutions, and building strong, trust-based relationships.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Senior Lead - Banking Alliances

NPCI Bharat Connect LTD
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed and managed relationships with over 20+ Banking Institutions, ensuring consistent engagement and retention in a highly competitive fintech ecosystem.
  • Acted as a strategic advisor to clients, helping them leverage digital payment solutions like bill payments, autopay, biller onboarding etc to streamline operations and boost revenue.
  • Collaborated with product and tech teams to drive client-specific customizations and resolving issues.
  • Spearheaded onboarding and training initiatives
  • Identified upselling and cross-selling opportunities, contributing to a 15–20% increase in quarterly recurring transaction volume.
  • Monitored account health, proactively mitigating churn risks through regular check-ins, usage analysis, and feedback loops.
  • Played a key role in launching new products by gathering client insights, conducting pilot rollouts, and driving adoption across target segments.

Senior Manager Digital Banking

Suryoday Small Finance Bank Ltd
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Introduced and managed digital payment services including mobile app payments and internet banking.
  • Reimagined and redesigned the UI/UX for the SSFB website, mobile app, and internet banking (retail and corporate).
  • Rolled out WhatsApp banking for enhanced customer engagement.
  • Led DCMS switch processor migration and debit card re-carding.
  • Launched Rupay-enabled NCMC International Debit Card and Visa-enabled debit cards.

Senior Manager

ICICI Bank
03.2020 - 09.2021

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managed payment gateway transactions across all Master Merchants (aggregators) and Direct Merchant tie-ups.
  • Enabled onboarding of sub-merchants on the payment gateway platform.
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of the payment gateway platform to identify technical issues, process gaps, and enhancement opportunities; coordinated with internal teams to drive resolutions.
  • Engaged with regulators to ensure timely implementation of directives within stipulated deadlines.
  • Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify potential business opportunities and drove successful execution.

Key Projects Handled:

  • Owned the E-NACH and E-Mandate modules on Net Banking, including API development, issue resolution, and coordination with NPCI for implementation.
  • Implemented regulatory directives issued by RBI across ICICI Bank’s Net Banking applications.
  • Onboarded brokers as Direct Merchants on ICICI Bank’s payment gateway platform.

Manager

Axis Bank
04.2006 - 03.2020

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managed and increased customer footfall in the Bill Payment section, improving its conversion into transactions.
  • Introduced new Bill Payment options—from initial discussions with Business Partners to the full launch on digital channels.
  • Designed and implemented campaign plans and promotional offers to drive Bill Payment adoption and monitored performance.
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of digital channels to identify technical issues, process gaps, and areas for enhancement; coordinated with relevant teams for resolution and implementation.
  • Performed technical assessments of new or changing processes to identify potential issues and facilitated the development of robust, error-free solutions.

Education

Master's Degree, Financial Technology Management -

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
04.2001 -

MHRDM - HR

Welingkar Institute of Management
04.2001 -

BSC - Chemistry

KV Pendharkar College of Arts Science And Commerce
04.2001 -

Skills

Digital Banking

Fintech Product Knowledge

Financial Analysis & Market Insights

Client Relationship Management

Certification

Certified Scrum Master - Scrum Alliance

Timeline

Certified Scrum Master - Scrum Alliance

06-2023

Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification - AIGPE

05-2023

Senior Lead - Banking Alliances

NPCI Bharat Connect LTD
08.2022 - Current

Senior Manager Digital Banking

Suryoday Small Finance Bank Ltd
10.2021 - 07.2022

Senior Manager

ICICI Bank
03.2020 - 09.2021

Manager

Axis Bank
04.2006 - 03.2020

Master's Degree, Financial Technology Management -

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
04.2001 -

MHRDM - HR

Welingkar Institute of Management
04.2001 -

BSC - Chemistry

KV Pendharkar College of Arts Science And Commerce
04.2001 -
Abhishek KorgaonkarFintech Business & Relationship Manager