Nelson Mathews
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Hello there! I'm Nelson.

Driving Innovation in FinTech & Lending Technology.

18+ years scaling fintech, banking technology, and lending systems globally.

18+ Years Experience
$1B+ Transactions Led
50+ Fintech Partners
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About.

I am a fintech and banking technology leader specialising in lending platforms, financial systems architecture, and enterprise digital transformation.

I have spent nearly two decades building the infrastructure that lets millions of people access capital — improving lending operations, risk management, and customer experience at scale.

18+ Years of Innovation
$1B+ Lending Transacted
10+ Platforms Built

Core Expertise

  • Lending Technology Platforms
  • FinTech Product Strategy
  • Banking Infrastructure
  • Enterprise IT Leadership
  • Client Solutions & Integration
"The future of banking isn't code — it's courage. The courage to build systems that serve every human, not just the privileged few."

Experience.

Saison Omni

May 2023 – Present

SVP — Client Solution & Customer Success

I lead enterprise client relationships across 10+ institutional partners, orchestrating seamless technology adoption and driving measurable outcomes in lending velocity and borrower satisfaction.

Capri Global Capital Ltd.

Jun 2015 – May 2023

SVP — Information Technology

I architected and scaled lending technology infrastructure supporting $1B+ in annual transactions. I led cross-functional IT teams of 80+ across core banking, LOS, and collections systems modernisation.

Capri Global Capital Ltd.

Aug 2012 – Jun 2015

DVP — Systems & Lending Policy

I drove end-to-end digitisation of lending policy workflows, reducing loan disbursement time by 40% and establishing the enterprise's first integrated risk & compliance technology layer.

Aditya Birla Financial Services

Jun 2012 – Aug 2012

Mortgages Operations Manager

I managed high-volume mortgage operations for one of India's premier financial conglomerates, optimising underwriting pipelines and compliance reporting.

Dhanlaxmi Bank Ltd

Aug 2010 – Jun 2012

Sr. Manager — Mumbai

I oversaw regional banking operations across Mumbai's most competitive retail lending market, expanding the asset book by 35% YoY through strategic product positioning.

Religare Finvest Ltd

Feb 2010 – Jul 2010

Dy. Manager — Operations

I streamlined operational workflows across the lending division, implementing process controls that improved throughput and reduced error rates in disbursement.

DBFS Securities Ltd

Oct 2009 – Feb 2010

Branch Manager

I ran full P&L responsibility for a securities branch, building client acquisition pipelines and delivering consistent revenue growth quarter-on-quarter.

Nucleus Software

May 2008 – Jan 2009

Business Analyst

I translated complex lending domain requirements into actionable product specifications for FinnOne, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery for banking clients across APAC.

Cholamandalam DBS Fin Ltd

Dec 2007 – May 2008

Branch Credit Manager

I managed portfolio credit risk and branch-level credit approvals, building a strong underwriting discipline that maintained NPA levels well below industry benchmarks.

ABN AMRO Bank

Jun 2004 – Dec 2007

CPA Manager

I served one of the world's leading international banks, managing complex consumer lending portfolios and customer acquisition strategies in India's rapidly growing retail banking market.

ICICI Bank

Jan 2000 – Jan 2004

Team Leader — Loan Processing

I built a high-performance loan processing team from the ground up at one of India's largest private banks, establishing operational excellence standards that became the blueprint for the division.

Areas of Expertise.

FinTech Platforms

Building scalable, high-performance financial technology platforms that serve millions of borrowers.

Lending Systems

Architecting end-to-end loan management and origination systems that handle billions in transactions.

Enterprise IT Strategy

Aligning technology initiatives with complex business goals and evolving regulatory requirements.

Tech Integration

Seamless integration of third-party financial services, APIs, and legacy core banking systems.

Client Solutions

Delivering exceptional customer success and tailored solutions for financial institutions at scale.

Education.

MBA

ISBM

Bachelor of Commerce

University of Mumbai

SAP SD Training

Certification

Get in Touch.

I am open to discussing executive opportunities, consulting, or speaking engagements in fintech and banking technology.