rajiv nair

India

Bio Summary

Exceptional motivator and strategist, proficient in working with diverse set of stakeholders with adept management of cultural and organizational diversity.

Brings in multiple skill sets in the Offshoring domain having set-up Operations, managed Transitions from multiple countries and driving Transformation.  I come with proven capability in setting up and managing Captive and Third- Party Shared Service Centers. 

Have been instrumental in spearheading the RFI and RFP process for setting up of Shared Processing Centre in the APAC Region and to win large bids thereby propelling revenue growth through new mandates and improving the profitablity of the Business Unit.  Have lead and conducted diagnostic assessment for setting up of Shared Services 

Was the key strategist in leading the Change Management/Transformation Program initiative across multiple business lines. Fostered innovation and successfully led the deployment of RPA (Robotic automation) tool leading to  improvements

Set up digital capability, deployment of analytics and supporting digital transformation for a key account (Telecom) thereby enhancing customer experience & managing cost.

Led a transversal team of Project Managers and Transformation Consultants to drive Operational Excellence

Collaborated with multiple Global Stakeholders to achieve a common goal.

Fair exposure in Financial Services -Life, Health & P&C Insurance, Investment Management, Insurance Broking, Benefits Administration/Payroll, and Finance & Accounting.

Employment History

BDO

Associate Partner

BDO

January 2018 - February 2024

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Responsible for Sales, Pre-Sales, Transitions/Transformation & Delivery for Managed Services and Shared Services : - Implementing effective strategies to maximize sales and accomplish revenue targets - Co-ordinating with ou ...see more

Freelancer.com

independent consultant

Freelancer.com

June 2016 - December 2017

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

India's leading Staffing & Payroll Service Provider: Providing effective and efficient advisory services in the areas of Operational & Innovation Strategy, Delivery Architecture, Process Design and Technology Intervention

Capita ITPS

DIRECTOR - OPERATIONS

Capita ITPS

August 2012 - March 2016

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Responsible for top-line and bottom-line Revenue and Profitability targets for Operations of 1500+ FTEs Provided operational direction for Shared Services teams across Fund Administration/NAV (CFG), General Insurance Broking ...see more

AXA

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT

AXA

March 2002 - August 2011

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Responsible to drive and achieve efficiency targets across verticals & business lines – Health, Life and Investment Management Operations. Supported service differentiation strategy of the client through joint transformati ...see more

Hewitt

HEAD - BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

Hewitt

August 1999 - February 2002

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Setting up Operations for Benefits and Pension Adminstration Setting up the Best Practices Identifying and developing IT systems to support Operations

Selected Project Experience

Project Description:
Setting up of Pension and Benefits Administration Operations

Industry: Professional Services

Topic(s): Benefits Administration


Project Description:
Offshoring of Health Insurance from UK - Improvement in Management of Claims

Industry: Insurance

Topic(s): Offshoring, Business Process Management, Business Process Improvement


Project Description:
Offshoring of Asset Management

Industry: Asset Management

Topic(s): Business Process Outsourcing, Business Transformation, Process Improvement and Optimization


Project Description:
Centre of Excellence - Process Transformation, Six Sigma

Industry: Professional Services

Topic(s): Business Transformation


Project Description:
Finance Shared Services

Industry: Professional Services

Topic(s): Request For Proposal

Certificates

Advanced Programme in FinTech & Financial Blockchain Global Leadership Development Programme (Center for Creative Leadership) Brussels Management Development Program - IIM Ahmedabad Black Belt Six Sigma Trained - Process Excellence and Transformation

Education

Bachelor of Commerce

Mumbai University

1986

ICWA I

Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India

1988

Language Skills

Country Experience

India

Skills

Business

Digital Strategy,

Innovation Strategy,

Offshoring,

Business Process Outsourcing,

Business Transformation,

Business Process Reengineering,

Request For Information (RFI),

Service Delivery Improvement

Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics

Request For Proposal,

Request For Quotation (RFQ)

Education and Training

Program Management

Industry Experience

Healthcare

Providers & Services

Professional Services

Accounting and Audit,

Management Consulting

Financial Services

Asset Management,

Insurance