Senior Strategic Consultant | Transformation & Governance Leader

Digital Transformation | Core Banking | Strategic Advisory | Financial Infrastructure Modernisation

Executive Profile

Indrajit Roy Choudhury is a premier strategic advisor with four decades of experience guiding Tier-1 banks, financial institutions, diversified conglomerates, and enterprise-scale organisations through complex digital and operational transformation programs.

He is a trusted advisor to boards and CEOs on mission-critical initiatives requiring the integration of strategic vision, regulatory alignment, emerging technologies, and large-scale execution discipline.

Recognised for bridging boardroom strategy with enterprise implementation, he has delivered impactful outcomes across complex and emerging markets, including the recovery of large-scale transformation programs, design of institution-grade governance and control frameworks, and implementation of scalable, regulator-aligned operating models that enable sustainable growth, resilience, and operational excellence.

Core Capabilities

  • Core Banking Transformation & Platform Modernisation
  • Digital Banking & Omni-channel Architecture
  • ERP Transformation & Enterprise Governance
  • Financial Controls, Risk & Compliance Systems
  • Cross-Border Payments & Regional Switching Infrastructure
  • Trade Finance Strategy & Operating Model Design
  • Regulatory Alignment
  • Technology Strategy & Vendor Evaluation

Selected Transformation Highlights

  • ERP Rescue & Turnaround: Salvaged a stalled Odoo ERP implementation by re-engineering core enterprise processes, designing robust authority matrices, and restructuring governance to deliver a controlled, high-integrity go-live.
  • Tier-1 Vendor Selection: Spearheaded a global core banking vendor evaluation from RFP/RFQ through to final selection (Finastra, Oracle, Temenos), aligning infrastructure with multi-year digital and regulatory roadmaps.
  • Core Banking Leadership: Directed comprehensive greenfield rollouts and major upgrades across industry-standard Tier-1 platforms (e.g., Midas Plus, Equation, Finacle).
  • Digital Banking Acceleration: Orchestrated the launch of modern online and mobile banking channels, driving explosive growth in digital user acquisition and transaction velocity.
  • Internal Control Transformation: Institutionalised corporate accountability by building dedicated Internal Control functions from scratch, automating complex financial reconciliations, and authoring comprehensive finance manuals.
  • Cross-Border Payments & Market Expansion: Executed strategic integrations with the BUNA Pan-Arab payment network and National Switches, and architected the operational blueprint for market entry into Saudi Arabia.

Professional Journey

Indrajit anchored his foundational banking expertise at Punjab National Bank, directing portfolios across trade finance, quality management, and foundational core banking rollouts. He later served as a cornerstone architect in building and modernising the Trade Bank of Iraq, shaping its core technology platforms, digital banking channels, risk frameworks, and payment systems. He currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the Shandz Group of Companies in Iraq, while maintaining an active independent global advisory practice.

Engagement Philosophy

  • Boardroom to Execution: Accountable advisory that doesn’t just hand over a strategy, but owns the delivery and measurable outcomes.
  • Governance-First Blueprinting: Ensuring every transformation is “regulator-ready” and benchmarked against global compliance standards.
  • Stakeholder Alignment: Unifying cross-functional teams, executives, and external regulators to drive sustainable corporate performance.

Retainer & Advisory Enquiries

Indrajit accepts select consulting, interim leadership, and advisory board assignments.