Abhijit Jagtap is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in transaction banking, currently serving as Senior Vice President - Global Transaction Banking at Al Masraf since March 2023. Abhijit leads Cash and Trade Sales for various segments, collaborates with management consulting firms to devise bank strategies, and manages complex trade finance deals. Previous roles include Head of Trade Finance at Axis Bank, where responsibilities encompassed product development and relationship management for corporate clients, and Transaction Banking Sales at Emirates NBD, focusing on multinational corporate relationships. Abhijit’s career also includes significant positions at Standard Chartered Bank, DBS Bank, Deutsche Bank, and KPMG, showcasing a track record of strategic growth and innovative solutions in trade finance and banking operations. Abhijit holds an MBA from the Asian Institute of Management and multiple degrees in finance and accounting from leading institutions.