Pradeep Venkataramakrishna
Bangalore
Summary
Senior Digital & Enterprise Transformation Leader with 13+ years of experience delivering large-scale transformation programs across banking and financial services. Proven expertise in enterprise transformation, product strategy, governance-led execution, and cross-functional leadership in regulated environments. Leadership experience across Vice President and senior leadership roles delivering digital onboarding, operational redesign, regulatory remediation, and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. Founder and strategic advisor across fintech, mining, and infrastructure ventures, operating at the intersection of engineering, finance, governance, and execution.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Partner (Vice President) — Private Banking & Wealth Strategy
Maxiom Wealth
Bangalore
06.2025 - Current
- Leading UHNW client acquisition and strategic wealth advisory
- Supporting digital wealth platform strategy and client experience design
- Advising on product positioning for wealth and private banking solutions
- Engaging with fintech partners and investment platforms
- Supporting growth strategy for WealthTech platform
Founder
Stealth Fintech Venture
06.2025 - Current
- SME banking platform strategy
- Transaction banking infrastructure
- Digital payments architecture
- Early-stage venture development
Founder
BankerPrivate.com
01.2025 - Current
- AI-powered private banking platform
- MVP roadmap and product architecture
- Pricing strategy and business model
- Customer journey design
Founder
AW MIA
01.2025 - Current
- Luxury private concept initiative
- Strategic structuring and governance oversight
Founder & CEO
Mars Mining Limited (UK)
01.2024 - Current
- Critical minerals advisory
- Mining finance structuring
- Technical due diligence
- Strategic asset advisory
- Cross-border mining strategy
Vice President
IDFC FIRST Bank
Bangalore
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Led digital transformation initiatives across private banking
- Managed UHNW client relationships and structured investments
- Partnered with product teams to design digital wealth solutions
- Contributed to enterprise transformation initiatives
- Ranked among top-performing relationship managers
Deputy Vice President
HDFC Bank
Bangalore
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Led digital banking transformation initiatives
- Delivered operational redesign programs
- Managed enterprise stakeholder alignment
- Supported product and digital platform initiatives
Senior Vice President
YES Bank
Bangalore
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Led strategic digital initiatives
- Managed high-value client portfolio
- Contributed to product strategy initiatives
- Delivered cross-functional programs
Chief Manager
ICICI Bank
Bangalore
05.2016 - 11.2021
- Managed UHNW client portfolio
- Delivered INR 100+ Cr structured lending mandates
- Led digital banking initiatives
- Partnered with fintech and product teams
Education
MBA - International Business
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
New Delhi, India01-2013
MSc - Student Exchange Program
EDHEC Business School
France01-2012
B.Tech - Mining Engineering
VNIT Nagpur
Skills
- Product Strategy & Platform Development
- Strategic planning
- Enterprise Digital Transformation
- Strategic Program Delivery
- Portfolio Governance & Lean Portfolio Management
- WealthTech & Digital Banking
- AI Product Strategy
- Cross-Border Strategy
- Stakeholder & Executive Leadership
- Operational Transformation
- Critical Minerals Strategy
Certification
- SAFe Program Consultant (SPC), Planned
- Lean Portfolio Management, Planned
- SAFe 6 Agilist
- AI-Empowered SAFe Product Owner / Product Manager
- Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I)
- Professional Scrum Product Owner II (PSPO II), Planned
- Product Management, GrowthSchool
Accomplishments
- 13+ years leadership in banking transformation
- VP / DVP / SVP leadership experience
- Founder of UK-based mining consultancy
- Built fintech platform concepts
- Led enterprise transformation initiatives
- Strategic advisory on $470M transaction
Custom Section
- Product Strategy & Platform Development
- Enterprise Digital Transformation
- Strategic Program Delivery
- Portfolio Governance & Lean Portfolio Management
- WealthTech & Digital Banking
- AI Product Strategy
- Cross-Border Strategy
- Stakeholder & Executive Leadership
- Operational Transformation
- Critical Minerals Strategy
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/pradeep-venkataramakrishna-002a011a8
Timeline
Senior Partner (Vice President) — Private Banking & Wealth Strategy
Maxiom Wealth
06.2025 - Current
Founder
Stealth Fintech Venture
06.2025 - Current
Founder
BankerPrivate.com
01.2025 - Current
Founder
AW MIA
01.2025 - Current
Founder & CEO
Mars Mining Limited (UK)
01.2024 - Current
Vice President
IDFC FIRST Bank
08.2023 - 06.2025
Deputy Vice President
HDFC Bank
04.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Vice President
YES Bank
11.2021 - 03.2022
Chief Manager
ICICI Bank
05.2016 - 11.2021
MBA - International Business
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
MSc - Student Exchange Program
EDHEC Business School
B.Tech - Mining Engineering
VNIT Nagpur