Vivek Kumar
Singapore
Summary
Senior financial services leader with 23+ years of experience across Global Markets, Financial Institutions, Corporate Solutions, and Transaction Banking. Proven track record in strategic client leadership, operational excellence, and multi-country people management. Adept at driving business growth, managing risk, and delivering complex cross-border initiatives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, APAC xJP Head of Client Facilitation, Markets Sales & Solutions
Citicorp Investment Bank [Singapore] Limited
01.2017 - Current
- Managing a team of 12 staffs across Asia Pacific (ex JP) covering both Institutional and Corporate Clients.
- Lead the growth of ~$4bn Pan-Asia business; drive new product rollouts & client strategic initiatives.
- Program-managed regulatory initiatives for global platinum & priority clients.
- Established new legal entity in Singapore, securing MAS & Board approvals.
- Strengthened risk governance ensuring license-to-operate compliance.
Director, Regional Head of Client Onboarding, KYC & Offboarding
Royal Bank of Scotland, Singapore
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Managed 25 staffs across 10 APAC locations; reduced onboarding time by 70%.
- Accelerated Capital Resolution strategy, facilitating exit of ~8,500 clients & 20,000 accounts.
Vice President, Interbank FXMM & Settlements
RBS Business Services, India
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Led 34 staff; awarded Employee of the Year (2008) for risk reporting during GFC.
- Key role in RBS–ABN Amro integration.
Team Leader, Global Funds Transfer & Investigations
Citigroup Global Services Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Supervised multi-currency operations across US & Europe; delivered 49% efficiency gains.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration (Finance)
Symbiosis Centre For Distance Learning
IndiaBachelor’s - Commerce & Accounting
D G Vaishnav College of Arts & Science
University Of Madras , IndiaSkills
- Client relationship management
- Operational excellence, governance & risk management
- Commercial acumen & growth execution
- Multi-country team leadership & mentoring
- Execution discipline in regulatory & transformation programs
- Stakeholder engagement with C-suite & regulators
Timeline
Director, APAC xJP Head of Client Facilitation, Markets Sales & Solutions
Citicorp Investment Bank [Singapore] Limited
01.2017 - Current
Director, Regional Head of Client Onboarding, KYC & Offboarding
Royal Bank of Scotland, Singapore
01.2013 - 01.2017
Vice President, Interbank FXMM & Settlements
RBS Business Services, India
01.2010 - 01.2012
Team Leader, Global Funds Transfer & Investigations
Citigroup Global Services Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2006
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration (Finance)
Symbiosis Centre For Distance Learning
Bachelor’s - Commerce & Accounting
D G Vaishnav College of Arts & Science
Leadership & Personal
- Mentor in RBS iLead Program; Event Head for Citi Markets Business
- Lifelong athlete (Cricket , Badminton & Tennis); Servant leader & Mentor