ARIJIT DATTA

Providing Tax and Accounting Advisory services to Clients through a Sydney-based Accounting practice, under a contractual arrangement.

Managing my own Fractional CFO Advisory practice, to partner with businesses on strategic and operational finance aspects, including M&A, and Transaction Advisory across asset-based, industrial, manufacturing, and additional technology-driven industries, as well.

• Completed over 30 transaction-based and advisory engagements across 8 diverse industries, including Energy, Mining, and Tech (SaaS,) driving structured growth for client businesses.
• Originated and managed end-to-end M&A transactions, including buy-side/sell-side advisory, financial modeling, and legal closure for a ready-to-operate Hydropower Project.
• Developed and implemented capital raising strategies, securing funding and advising on strategic corporate restructuring for distressed companies, including a Bio-Fuels firm.
• Completed detailed commercial and financial feasibility for 3 utility-scale Solar PV parks (100MW+), managing project financing and developing comprehensive financial proposals.
• Advised a Middle Eastern Game Developer on capital raising, developing robust financial models and business plans, and arranging strategic investment partners.
• Completed group Business Valuation and risk management for a global logistics group with 25+ international subsidiaries, optimizing corporate structure.
• Completed a M&A Roll-Up strategy and a Business model for a Logistics Company with a strategic objective of developing Fund structure

Managed Business and Operational Risk for APAC businesses, overseeing processes and functions to mitigate operational, reputational, and financial risks.

• Implemented a robust Risk Issues & Actions Management Framework, including setting up a SharePoint solution, to efficiently track and monitor risk actions across APAC businesses.
• Completed risk assessments and coordinated implementation for over 70 complex New Business initiatives across Investment & Private Banking Operations, enhancing control and governance.
• Streamlined New Business Framework processes regionally by collaborating with SMEs, developing product review databases and updating checklists, enhancing efficiency.

Directed New Business and Products Risk Management for the APAC Division across 20 legal entities, while also overseeing Middle Office Operations and Financial Operations for the Equities Business.

• Managed Financial Operations functions for Equities Middle Office CSA and IB Reference Data across 20 legal entities, leading a team of up to 12 members over 4 years.
• Successfully delivered complex operational projects and initiatives, significantly improving operational KPIs and client engagement for APAC Equities CSA business.
• Restructured organizational practices for Financial Operations and Accounting processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing client complaints by minimizing issues.

Oversaw Transactions Advisory and Management, including Capital and Financing Issuances Middle Office, for Credit Suisse AG's strategic funding requirements.

• Led high-profile capital raising transactions as the origination Lead for Credit Suisse AG, structuring equity & debt issuances with deal sizes ranging from US$250 Million to US$6 Billion.
• Managed complex transaction advisory and capital financing processes as the Middle Office Lead, ensuring seamless execution across varied legal and corporate structures.
• Provided strategic financial advisory for group-level funding requirements, optimizing capital structure and investment strategies.

Oversaw financial control, accounting, and operations for a portfolio of Alternative Investment Funds, including Private Equity and Hedge Funds.

• Managed financial control, accounting, and operational processes for diverse Alternative Investment Funds, including Private Equity and Hedge Funds.
• Ensured rigorous compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards, maintaining high integrity of fund financial data.
• Implemented operational efficiencies in accounting workflows, contributing to streamlined processes and accurate fund valuations.

Performed Statutory and Internal Audits for a diverse client base, ensuring compliance and identifying areas for financial improvement.

• Conducted comprehensive statutory and internal audits for diverse clients, identifying critical control weaknesses and ensuring compliance with financial standards.
• Provided actionable recommendations to improve internal controls and operational efficiency, enhancing financial governance for client organizations.
• Prepared detailed audit reports and presented findings to senior management, supporting informed decision-making and risk mitigation.

Authored and led the annual industry study for Banking and Fintech, covering key market dynamics and trends across US, UK, and Nordics regions.

Authored a comprehensive industry report on Financial Technology, analyzing Banking and Financial Services segments and other domain-specific areas, leveraging extensive research data.