Bindu Bakrania
About Bindu Bakrania
Bindu Bakrania is the Head of Data & Analytics at Legal & General, a position she has held since 2023. She has extensive experience in data analysis and management, having previously worked at NatWest Group and Barclaycard in various managerial roles.
Current Role at Legal & General
Bindu Bakrania serves as the Head of Data & Analytics at Legal & General since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing data-driven strategies and analytics initiatives within the organization. Her leadership focuses on enhancing data utilization to support business objectives and improve decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at NatWest Group
Prior to her current position, Bindu Bakrania held several roles at NatWest Group. She worked as a Senior Analysis Manager in Commercial & Private Banking from 2014 to 2018, where she managed analytical projects to support banking operations. She later served as Head of Financial Crime Analytics from 2021 to 2023, focusing on sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and anti-tax evasion efforts. Additionally, she was a Strategy & Business Performance Manager from 2018 to 2021, contributing to strategic initiatives.
Experience at Barclaycard
Bindu Bakrania's career includes significant experience at Barclaycard. She worked as a Commercial Manager from 2010 to 2011, where she was involved in commercial strategy development. She also held the position of Acquisitions Manager from 2011 to 2012, focusing on customer acquisition strategies. Earlier in her career, she took a career break from 2009 to 2010 to pursue travel interests.
Educational Background
Bindu Bakrania studied at Sheffield Hallam University, where she earned a degree in Computing and Management Science from 1997 to 2001. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge in technology and management, which has been instrumental in her career in data and analytics.