Gavin Pereira

Vertical Head, Capital Account and Customer Service at YES BANK

Trade FinanceCapital Account TransactionsRegulatory ReportingBanking OperationsSystem UAT and ImplementationTeam Leadership

About

I am Gavin Pereira, currently serving as the Vertical Head for Capital Account and Customer Service at YES BANK. My career spans over two decades in the banking sector, with a deep focus on trade finance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Throughout my journey at institutions like Citi, ICICI, HDFC, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, I have specialized in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, including RBI liaisoning for EDPMS and IDPMS, and leading large-scale system implementations. I am passionate about digital transformation within banking and ensuring robust trade advisory operations. I am currently looking to expand my professional network and explore mutual opportunities within the financial services industry. Whether you are interested in trade finance frameworks or the operational side of banking, I am always happy to connect and share insights.

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What I can offer

  • Expertise in trade finance and regulatory compliance
  • Guidance on banking system UAT and implementation
  • Insights into RBI liaisoning and trade advisory operations

Looking for

  • expanding my professional network
  • exploring mutual opportunities in banking and financial services

Best fit for

Banking professionalsTrade finance specialistsFinancial operations leaders

Current Interests

Banking operationsTrade finance regulatory frameworksDigital transformationSystem implementation

Background

Career

Started at Citi (1997-2006), moved to ICICI Bank (2006-2007), HDFC Bank (2007-2014), Kotak Mahindra Bank (2014-2022), and YES BANK (2022-Present) in various leadership roles.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration and Management, SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (2018–2019); Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Cytogenetics, University of Mumbai (1993–1995).

Achievements

  • Managed complex regulatory portfolios including RBI liaisoning for EDPMS and IDPMS
  • Led system UAT and implementation projects across multiple banking tenures