Sahtaj A
Senior Banking & Operations Leader | Independent Director (IICA) | Transformation & Governance An experienced leader with expertise in Business Management, Credits, Finance, Project Management, Process Enhancements
Product Management
Executive Leadership
Hiring & Interview Panels
Communication & Executive Presence
Negotiation & Influence
Career Transitions & Coaching
Personal Branding & Thought Leadership
Wellbeing & Stress Management
About
Accomplished banking and operations leader with 21.5 years of experience in complex, multistakeholder environments and leading cross-functional programs and transformation initiatives. As Ex-Assistant Director, managing project delivery for CMB, including senior stakeholder management, Qliksense Dashboards and JIRA based services. Strong experience across Operational Excellence, Six Sigma, Risk & Compliance, Business Migrations, Program Execution, Cost Optimisation, Offshoring Governance, Data Analytics and People Management with a proven track record of delivering transformation initiatives across Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, US and LATAM. Experienced in site level leadership with a focus on Risk & Control Governance, Business Transformation, Strategy Execution, Innovation and Employee Engagement.
Available Services
Resume Building & Review Get your resume built or reviewed by professionals who've screened hundreds of candidates at top companies. Optimize for ATS, highlight impact, and walk away with a resume that gets callbacks.
LinkedIn Profile Optimization Optimize your LinkedIn headline, summary, experience, and skills to rank in recruiter searches. Build a profile that attracts inbound opportunities from top companies.
Job Search Strategy Build a structured plan for your job search - which companies to target, when to apply, how to handle timelines across multiple interview pipelines, and how to maximize your chances.
Offer Evaluation & Comparison Compare multiple offers across base, equity, bonuses, benefits, and career trajectory. Understand how RSU vesting, refreshers, and leveling differ across top companies to make the best decision.
Promotion Guidance Get a clear roadmap to your next level. Understand what the promotion committee actually evaluates, build your case with the right artifacts, and learn how to make your impact visible.
Salary Negotiation Learn to negotiate base, equity, sign-on bonuses, and counter-offers with confidence. Get strategies specific to how top tech companies structure and approve compensation packages.
Performance Review Preparation Prepare for your upcoming performance review cycle. Learn to write strong self-assessments, quantify impact, collect peer feedback strategically, and handle calibration conversations.
Career Roadmap Planning Map out your 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year career plan. Identify skill gaps, align your growth direction, and make intentional choices about specialization vs. generalization.
Skills Gap Analysis Identify exactly what skills, experiences, and knowledge you're missing for your target role or level. Get a prioritized learning plan with concrete resources and milestones.
Building Visibility & Executive Presence Learn how to make your work visible to leadership, build influence beyond your team, communicate in senior forums, and develop the executive presence needed for Staff+ and Director+ roles.
IC to Manager Transition Thinking about moving from an IC track to people management? Understand what changes, what stays, how to prepare, and whether the EM path is truly right for you.
Manager to IC Transition Want to go back to hands-on engineering? Navigate the transition from management to a Staff+ IC role without taking a step back in level or compensation.
Career Break Re-entry Returning after a career break for parenting, health, personal reasons, or sabbatical? Get a step-by-step plan to re-enter the workforce, rebuild confidence, and target the right opportunities.
PIP Support Placed on a Performance Improvement Plan? Get confidential, judgment-free guidance from senior professionals on how to navigate it - fight back, negotiate an exit, or plan your next move.
Toxic Workplace Navigation Dealing with a difficult manager, office politics, or a toxic culture? Get practical strategies to protect yourself, document issues, and decide when and how to move on.
Workplace Conflict Resolution Navigate disagreements with colleagues, cross-team friction, or difficult stakeholder relationships. Learn frameworks to resolve conflicts professionally without damaging your reputation.
Burnout & Stress Management Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from your work? Talk to experienced professionals who've navigated burnout and come out stronger - get actionable strategies, not just sympathy.
Work-Life Balance Struggling to set boundaries between work and life? Get advice on managing energy, setting realistic expectations, and building sustainable habits from people who've figured it out at demanding companies.
Layoff Recovery & Next Steps Recently laid off? Get immediate clarity on severance negotiation, unemployment benefits, and how to pivot fast - from professionals who've both managed and survived layoffs at top companies.
Experience
Assistant Director
HSBC
Mar 2006 — Dec 2025
Level Two Supervisor
Wipro
Sep 2004 — Jan 2006