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Anuradha Kumari

Chief Operating Officer @ PayU Finance (Prosus Fintech) | ex-Goldman Sachs | SPJIMR

PayUMumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Experience16+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I am a global business leader with 12+ years of experience driving growth, transformation, and scale in fintech and financial services across India, UAE, Eastern Europe, LATAM, and SEA. Currently as COO at PayU Finance, I lead a 200+ member team focused on scaling our credit business, driving operational excellence, and unlocking organizational potential through AI-first initiatives. Proven track record in: - Scaling businesses and executing large-scale transformations - Embedding AI across customer experience, operations, marketing and analytics - M&A execution and financial strategy - Governance, risk, and regulatory alignment in complex markets Known for bridging strategy with execution, enabling organizations to innovate and grow sustainably. Beyond the day-to-day, I founded PayU’s Global D&I Council, championing inclusion across 17 countries. I also advise startups on scaling and product strategy.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • PayUCurrent
    Mar 2017–Present· 9 yrs 6 mos
    • Chief Operating Officer, PayU FinanceCurrent
      Apr 2024–Present
    • Global Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Head
      Sep 2020–May 2024
    • Chief Of Staff to Global CEO
      Apr 2019–Aug 2020
    • PayU Diversity Council Co-chair
      Apr 2019–May 2024
    • Senior Manager, Global Finance Team
      Mar 2017–Mar 2020
  • May 2015–Mar 2017· 1 yr 10 mos
    • Investment Banking Analyst
      May 2015–Mar 2017
  • Aug 2014–Oct 2014· 2 mos
    • Autumn Intern | Investment Banking
      Aug 2014–Oct 2014
    • Placement Coordinator
      Mar 2014–Mar 2015
  • Jun 2011–Apr 2013· 1 yr 10 mos
    • Derivatives, Forex markets
      Jun 2011–Apr 2013
  • May 2010–Jun 2010· 1 mo
    • Intern, Summer
      May 2010–Jun 2010

Education

PGDM

Finance

SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research

BE

Electronics and Communication

Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Investment BankingMicrosoft OfficeOperational ExcellenceFinancial AccountingRisk ManagementTradingFinancial ModelingBusiness AnalysisAnalysisAnalytical SkillsFinancial ReportingTechnical AnalysisC++Fixed IncomeKey Performance IndicatorsEquitiesC-LevelFinancial ProceduresDerivativesOperational Strategy