Manan Tulsiani
Vice President – Information Technology & Senior Business Analyst | Driving Digital Transformation in Wholesale Banking | Financial Services Leader
About
As Vice President – Information Technology at IDFC FIRST Bank, I bring over 15 years of experience in business analysis, product implementation, and digital transformation within the wholesale banking and lending domain. I lead strategic initiatives across credit lifecycle management, loan origination, and post-sanction servicing, driving process digitization and operational efficiency across lending verticals. I manage a team of business analysts responsible for requirements governance, process design, and solution delivery for enterprise-scale programs, leveraging Agile and iterative delivery practices. With experience in global delivery models, I’ve worked across onshore–offshore environments, collaborating with diverse functional and technology teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery. Grounded in enterprise platforms and ERP ecosystems, I bridge business strategy with technology execution—enabling faster credit decisioning, stronger risk controls, and improved client experience. I am passionate about driving digital transformation and business excellence in wholesale lending, combining domain expertise, analytical depth, and leadership to deliver lasting impact.
Experience
Vice President – Information Technology & Senior Business Analyst
IDFC FIRST Bank · Full-time
Lead and mentor a team of Business Analysts across multiple digital transformation programs, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives. Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, translating business needs into scalable, technology-driven solutions. Oversee end-to-end requirements management — from discovery and analysis to documentation, validation, and delivery. Drive process optimization and reengineering initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience in wholesale or retail banking domains. Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to define product vision, roadmap, and transformation strategy. Ensure quality governance, requirement traceability, and change control throughout the project lifecycle. Support solution design discussions with architects and developers, ensuring business requirements are accurately represented and implemented. Manage stakeholder communication, providing regular progress updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to executive management. Champion best practices in business analysis, fostering a culture of analytical thinking, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Contribute to talent development and knowledge management, building strong BA capability within the organization.
Senior Manager – Consulting | Leading Large-Scale Digital Transformation Programs
Driving Business Growth Through Technology Lead and manage end-to-end digital transformation engagements across industries, from strategy to execution. Ensuring delivery excellence, stakeholder alignment, and measurable business outcomes. Partner with CXOs and senior leadership to define transformation roadmaps, technology adoption strategies, and operating model changes. Drive cross-functional teams including business, technology, and operations to implement scalable digital solutions. Ensure governance, risk management, and quality control across complex transformation initiatives.
Manager – Consulting | Leading Global Digital Transformation Initiatives
Manage day-to-day delivery of digital transformation initiatives across financial and supply chain domains, ensuring project objectives, timelines, and quality standards are met. Oversee end-to-end project lifecycle — from requirement gathering and solution design to deployment and post-implementation support. Lead onsite U.S. deployments, collaborating directly with client leadership teams to validate business requirements and drive smooth technology adoption. Coordinate with cross-functional global teams across business, product, and IT functions to enable cohesive delivery across geographies and time zones. Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into technology-driven solutions, ensuring measurable business outcomes and ROI. Manage project governance, risk assessment, and change management, proactively identifying dependencies and mitigation strategies. Drive process improvement and automation initiatives within finance operations and supply chain workflows to enhance efficiency and visibility. Support integration of ERP, analytics, and cloud platforms, ensuring seamless data flow between finance and supply chain systems. Conduct stakeholder workshops and UAT sessions, facilitating alignment between business users and technical teams. Mentor and guide team members, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Education
Thadomal Shahani Engineering College
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Information Technology, Information Technology
2005 - 2009
Bachelor Of Engineering, Information Technology, Information Technology
2005 - 2009
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