Ajay Malhotra
About Ajay Malhotra
Ajay Malhotra is a Manager in Business Finance at HSBC, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in financial analysis and process improvement, with previous experience at American Express and COLT Technologies.
Current Role at HSBC
Ajay Malhotra serves as the Manager of Business Finance in the Management Reporting and Analysis (MR&A) division at HSBC. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the financial operations in Gurgaon, India. His responsibilities include preparing, producing, and reviewing financial results for MR&A in Malaysia and Taiwan. He collaborates with various stakeholders across finance and treasury teams to design and report key performance indicators (KPIs). Additionally, he leads initiatives aimed at automating and modifying reports and processes to meet reengineering targets.
Previous Experience at American Express
Prior to his current role, Ajay Malhotra worked at American Express as a Team Member from 2005 to 2007 in the New Delhi Area, India. During his tenure, he gained valuable experience in financial services, which laid the foundation for his subsequent career in business finance.
Professional Background at COLT Technologies
Ajay Malhotra was employed at COLT Technologies as a Senior Lead Analyst from 2007 to 2016 in Gurgaon, India. In this role, he focused on financial analysis and reporting, further developing his expertise in business finance before transitioning to his current position at HSBC.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Ajay Malhotra has pursued extensive education in finance and accounting. He achieved his CA Intermediate from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 2001. Additionally, he is studying Finance at the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, where he is working towards an Executive Post Graduate Management (EPGM) qualification, which he began in 2011. He also holds a CS Intermediate from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, obtained in 2000.
Process Improvements and Analysis Expertise
In his current role, Ajay Malhotra has implemented process improvements in the Financial Planning & Analysis space, leading to a monthly saving of 25-30 man hours. He undertakes Risk Appetite Statement analysis to assess performance indicator fluctuations and develop corrective measures. His work includes conducting retail business reporting and analysis for Taiwan, focusing on spending and delinquency by card type, and ensuring accurate allocation of income and costs across business divisions.