Siddharth Sinha
About Siddharth Sinha
Siddharth Sinha serves as the Senior Vice President and Head of Analytics in the Decision Science Unit for Wholesale Banking at IndusInd Bank. He specializes in automating processes to improve efficiency in Trade Finance operations and has developed training modules as a Subject Matter Expert.
Work at IndusInd Bank
Siddharth Sinha currently holds the position of Senior Vice President and Head of Analytics in the Decision Science Unit for Wholesale Banking at IndusInd Bank. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the bank's operational efficiency and strategic decision-making processes. His responsibilities include automating various manual processes within Trade Finance operations, which enhances overall efficiency. Additionally, he has developed six online training modules focused on different Trade Finance products, showcasing his expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
Siddharth Sinha has a strong educational background in finance and data science. He earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning between 2006 and 2008. He also holds a Master of Science in Applied Statistics from Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University, which he completed from 1997 to 1999. Furthermore, he enhanced his skills in data science by completing an Advanced Programme in Data Sciences at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta from 2020 to 2021.
Background
Siddharth Sinha has extensive experience in the banking sector, having worked in various capacities across multiple institutions. He began his career at Union Bank of India as a Probationary Officer and Forex Dealer from 2003 to 2007. He then joined Axis Bank as a Deputy Manager for a year before moving to IDBI Bank. At IDBI Bank, he held several significant roles, including Assistant General Manager in Credit Risk Management and later as Deputy General Manager in Data Analytics. His career spans over two decades in the banking industry.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Siddharth Sinha has made notable contributions to the banking industry. He has issued internal circulars to ensure compliance with guidelines from the Reserve Bank of India, FEDAI, and IBA, which has enhanced operational efficiency. He conducted comprehensive annual reviews of Trade Finance products, focusing on performance analysis and operational risk. His initiatives in strengthening control mechanisms and reviewing the Trade Finance Delegation of Power have provided operational convenience at various levels within the organization.