Kannan Mani
About Kannan Mani
• Financial services industry domain expert with an entrepreneurial mindset, product owner and manager with 22+ years of combined experience in Institutional Investment Banking and Retail Banking. • A thoroughbred professional with excellent Business acumen and leadership skills and an Engineer with strong technology background in programming, database management, data analytics, market data analysis, business insights and performance measurement. • Experience and sound knowledge in managing P&L for the asset class(es). • Champion in defining and crafting product vision, strategy, customer journey, roadmap and go-to-market plan leading up to successful launch execution. • Expert in identifying customer pain points using observational and empathetic thought process, defining customer demographic, profile, persona, and crafting a comprehensive end-to-end customer journey. • Impeccable track record, proven excellence & expertise in product design, development, management and agile methodologies. • Hands-on knowledge and expertise in retail lending, customer acquisition strategy, underwriting methodologies and processes, portfolio management, fund administration, credit policy, credit risk, compliance (retail & investment), and regulatory and audit requirements on various financial instruments. • An influencer with effective communication skills, harmonious relationship nurturer, and a consensus builder. • A self-starter with consulting experience and great insights to hit the ground running and make progress from day one. • Recognized and commended for professional integrity, trust and ethical behavior. • Co-founded a company in 2013 and built a successful brand, goodwill and a loyal customer base. • Mentor, continuous learner with abundant curiosity and a coach. • Above all, a down-to-earth and a fine human being who is empathetic and kind with immense observation and listening skills that are imperative for thinking out of the box, creating innovative products and services, and disrupting the status quo.