Aviraj Salve

Results-driven banking and fintech professional with 13+ years of progressive experience across Banking, Chemicals, FMCG, Retail, and Media & Entertainment. Currently leading Merchant Ecosystem, Payments & Collections, and Digital Product initiatives at ICICI Bank. Proven expertise in API Integration, Finacle CMS, SaaS product management, and cross-functional team leadership. Regulatory compliance, and end-to-end product launches.

Seeking Deputy

Manager / Product Manager / Business Development roles at MNC banking and fintech firms in Mumbai.

Deputy Manager – Merchant Banking & Payments - ICICI Bank Ltd - Mumbai

(2023-09)

• Lead end-to-end Merchant Ecosystem management: onboarding, transaction monitoring, and dispute resolution for a portfolio of 500+ merchants.
• Drive Payments & Collections strategy, managing Finacle CMS services, API integrations, and SaaS product rollouts in collaboration with technology and product teams.
• Spearheaded new product development initiatives, reducing time-to-market by 20% through streamlined cross-functional coordination.
• Analyzed market trends and competitor landscape to identify revenue opportunities, contributing to 30% growth in department revenue.
• Ensured regulatory and compliance adherence across all merchant and payment operations, mitigating risk exposure across the portfolio.
• Collaborated with marketing and product teams to design and execute go-to-market campaigns for new payment products.

Production Planning & Control Manager - Sudevi Chemicals - Mumbai

(2017-04 - 2023-08)

• Prepared and monitored production schedules (daily/weekly/monthly), ensuring on-time output across 50+ projects with a 95% delivery success rate.
• Coordinated cross-functional operations (procurement, production, dispatch), reducing production costs by 15% through process efficiency improvements.
• Maintained end-to-end traceability systems from raw material sourcing to final dispatch, minimising delays and material wastage.
• Developed new business opportunities and managed key customer relationships, improving client satisfaction by 20%.
• Supported senior leadership in strategic planning, operational implementation, and vendor negotiations.

Advertising & Publicity Manager - Top Syringe Mfg. Co. Pvt. Ltd

(2016-05 - 2017-02)

• Directed global trade exhibitions and MICE projects including InnoPack Mumbai, CPhI Barcelona, Frankfurt, Turkey, and Russia — managing end-to-end logistics, vendor relations, and budgets.
• Managed CSR initiatives, PR campaigns, and event P&L, consistently delivering events within budget.
• Planned and executed multi-channel advertising and online PR campaigns to strengthen brand positioning in B2B pharma markets.

Business Development Manager - Ultra Distributors Pvt. Ltd - Mumbai

(2012-07 - 2016-04)

• Generated new business leads and managed key corporate accounts across marketing, sales, and brand promotion verticals.
• Supervised large field teams, ensuring smooth day-to-day marketing & sales operations; recognised as top sales performer for 3 consecutive years.
• Handled trade shows, digital marketing initiatives, film distribution & acquisition, and 3D printing campaigns.
• Assisted leadership in market research and strategic planning to expand the firm's client portfolio.

MBA - Advertising & Media Management - Ulyanovsk State University (2012 - 2014)

BMM - Mass Media - St. Andrew's College, Mumbai University (2009 - 2012)

HSC - Maharashtra State Board (2006 - 2008)