Ashok Tyagi

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About Ashok Tyagi

I’m a strategy & execution leader who turns bold ideas into bankable results—modernizing client onboarding, payments, and finance operations across BMO, RBC, Scotiabank, RBS, GM, and TCS. Over the past 15 years I’ve delivered $100M+ portfolios, improved time-to-market by up to 40 %, and embedded AI & data-led decisioning into core banking functions. How I add value Strategic clarity → execution discipline. Translate C-suite vision into an agile roadmap, aligning tech + business teams around measurable OKRs. Data & finance modernization. Build enterprise data governance, FP & A, and IFRS processes that cut cycle time, reduce risk, and surface insights. Change leadership at scale. Inspire cross-functional teams of 50-150+, cultivating a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Stakeholder partnership. Bridge Product, Technology, Risk, and Operations—gaining senior buy-in, unblocking funding, and keeping regulators confident. Career highlights BMO TPS: Leading digital discovery, onboarding & client-experience simplification; re-platforming payments architecture to support 20 % YoY volume growth. RBC Finance Transformation: Trading-data modernization: Spearheaded the migration of all trading-product data to Murex, preserving flawless P&L, risk, and regulatory reporting during cutover and positioning RBC for next-gen analytics. • Game-changing automation: Built an 85 % rules-driven reconciliation engine that liberated 30 finance FTEs, accelerated month-end close, and shifted talent to higher-value analysis. • Cross-border tax win: Architected a new U.S. legal‐entity structure for the Canadian business, delivering material tax savings while ensuring airtight inter-company data integrity. RBS India: As Head of Strategy, built a 3-year transformation plan adopted group-wide, saving £25 M annually. What drives me Curiosity, a bias for action, and a belief that technology is only successful when it improves the lives of customers and employees. I thrive in environments where agility, collaboration, and strategic foresight are essential. Let’s connect I’m always open to exchanging ideas on AI in banking, large-scale change, and leadership. Core skills & keywords Business & Digital Transformation · Strategy Formulation & Execution · Treasury & Payments · Finance Data Governance · Program / Portfolio Management · Agile & SAFe · Change & Risk Leadership · FP & A · IFRS · Product & Vendor Management · Stakeholder Engagement · Team Development · Business Case & ROI Analysis · Operations Control · Business Analytics