Sopnendu Mohanty
Sopnendu Mohanty is Chief Fintech Officer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore. He is responsible for creating development strategies and regulatory policies around technology innovation, with the primary aim to better manage risks, enhance efficiency, and strengthen competitiveness in the financial sector. Mohanty has established an extensive leadership network spanning from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. He has co-authored several patented works in the area of retail distribution.
Sopnendu Mohanty Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Chief Fintech Officer
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Head, Global Consumer Lab Network and Programs
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Head of Asia Pacific Branch Operations, SME Smart Banking and Head of Singapore Consumer Innovation Lab
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Program Director, Regional Consumer Business APAC
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Head, Business Development and Planning
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Head of Re-Engineering
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Head of Finance for Operations and Technology
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Head, Product and Services Development
Academic History
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Master's Degree in Information Science
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Bachelor of Science
RESPONSIBILITIES AT THE MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
- Responsible for regulatory policies and development strategies.
- Build international collaboration covering Inclusion, Integration, and Innovation.
CAREER AT CITIBANK
- Served as Global Head of the Consumer Lab Network and Programs, which included driving innovation programs and managing innovation labs across multiple geographies globally.
- Spent 20 years in the APAC region and held various roles in technology, finance, productivity, and business development.
- Spent a significant time in Japan and did leadership stints in various functions within operations and technology.
- Played a significant subject matter expert role in driving Citibank’s global smart banking program.
MEDIA AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- Mohanty shares his insights with people and institutions worldwide via speaking engagements in conferences, roundtables, and meet-ups.
- He has established deep government and private sector relationships with more than 50 thriving countries.
- He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
- Mohanty was on the list of Fintech’s Most Powerful Dealmakers of 2016 by Institutional Investor.