Ayaan Israni
About Ayaan Israni
Ayaan Israni is the Head of Corporate Development at Symphony, with a strong background in mergers and acquisitions within the fintech sector and a history of leadership roles in prominent companies.
Title at Symphony
Ayaan Israni currently holds the position of Head Of Corporate Development at Symphony in New York City. This role involves leading the company's acquisition strategy and collaborating with the executive team to identify and evaluate new business opportunities.
Education and Expertise
Ayaan Israni's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from NYU Stern School of Business and a Master's degree from HEC Paris. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto. His expertise lies in mergers and acquisitions, particularly within the financial technology sector.
Acquisition Strategy at Symphony
At Symphony, Ayaan Israni has successfully led the acquisition strategy, resulting in the integration of multiple fintech startups. His efforts have played a significant role in Symphony's expansion into European markets.
Previous Positions
Before his current role, Ayaan Israni was Head Of Corporate Development at Cloud9 Technologies, LLC in New York City from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as Vice President at J.P. Morgan from 2016 to 2020. He also worked as a Strategy Consultant, Financial Services, at Carly Rian Group in Toronto, Canada from 2010 to 2014, and in Business Development at MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership) from 2008 to 2010.
Mentoring Activities
In addition to his corporate development responsibilities, Ayaan Israni is actively involved in mentoring junior team members at Symphony. His mentorship focuses on developing their skills in corporate development, preparing them for future leadership roles.