Ankit Chawla
About Ankit Chawla
Ankit Chawla is a Manager in Financial Services Product Advisory at KPMG India, with extensive experience in payments solutions and project management across various organizations. He has contributed to significant projects such as ONDC and the Rebuild Kerala Initiative, and has held leadership roles in companies including Paytm, Fino Payments Bank, and BlackBuck.
Work at KPMG India
Ankit Chawla currently holds the position of Manager in Financial Services Product Advisory at KPMG India. He has been with the firm since 2022, contributing to various advisory projects within the financial services sector. His role involves providing strategic insights and solutions to enhance client operations in financial products.
Education and Expertise
Ankit Chawla earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) in Finance from the IFMR Graduate School of Business at Krea University, completing his studies from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electronics and Instrumentation from The Technological Institute of Textiles & Sciences, which he completed from 2003 to 2007. His expertise includes payments solutions such as UPI, P2P, Domestic Remittance, AEPS, MATM, and Aadhar Pay.
Background
Ankit Chawla began his career as a Graduate Engineer Trainee in Networking Engineering at Abhitex International from 2007 to 2008. He has since held various roles in the financial services and technology sectors, including positions at SBI Mutual Fund, Paytm, and Fino Payments Bank Ltd. His experience spans project management, product development, and strategic advisory.
Achievements
Ankit Chawla has contributed to significant projects such as the ONDC project, where he shaped seller onboarding policies and strategies. He managed the Program Management Unit for the Digidhan Mission, collaborating with the Department of Financial Services and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Additionally, he played a key role in the Rebuild Kerala Initiative, working on projects funded by international organizations like the World Bank and AIIB.
Previous Work Experience
Ankit Chawla has held multiple managerial positions across various organizations. He served as Co-Founder at WeDot from 2020 to 2021, Manager of Payments at Paytm from 2016 to 2018, and Project Manager at Fino Payments Bank Ltd from 2011 to 2015. His roles have involved overseeing payment solutions, managing services, and leading teams in both on-site and remote settings.