Bridging Finance, Technology, and Innovation
I'm Tanya Thourani, a strategic leader with expertise in FinTech and banking. My journey from software engineering to FinTech leadership has equipped me with unique insights to transform financial services. As the founder of FinCuts, I'm passionate about democratizing financial knowledge.
Financial Services Leader with a Multidisciplinary Background
A Computer Engineer turned FinTech GTM Manager with nearly a decade of experience at the intersection of Financial Services, Technology, and Innovation. I've collaborated with FinTechs, trade bodies, and VCs across the UK, India, and the UAE, developing expertise in strategy, implementation, and ecosystem development.
My Approach
I blend deep industry expertise with consulting acumen to drive transformational programs. My strength lies in connecting fintech solutions with business needs, delivering tangible results. I have a proven track record of successfully managing multimillion-dollar projects across Payments, Reg-Tech, Treasury Operations, Compliance, and Investment Banking.
Corporate Learning Journey
Beginning as a computer engineer, I built solid technical foundations before transitioning to the financial sector. Each career phase has been marked by deliberate skill acquisition—from coding and DevOps practices at Barclays to advanced Treasury operations at Capco, and now leading strategic Go-To-Market initiatives at EY that bridge technology and finance.
Founder of FinCuts
As the founder of FinCuts, I've dedicated myself to democratizing financial knowledge and helping people make better financial decisions. What began as a personal learning initiative has evolved into a recognized brand with 35 published FinCuts and over one million impressions, empowering individuals through accessible financial education.
Strategic Career Evolution
A deliberate progression through leadership roles with increasing responsibility and impact in FinTech, consulting, and software development.
Go-To-Market Manager
EY, London
OCT 2022 - Present
Key Achievements
- Led EY's Payments Transformation Initiative with key stakeholders across the UK
- Developed the Pitch Accelerator Programme supporting 10+ FinTech startups
- Orchestrated strategic partnerships with major financial institutions
At EY's London Headquarters
- •Currently serving as a programme manager for a critical payments initiative rollout across the UK for the two largest payment schemes in the country
- •Led multiple initiatives as part of EY's capital and investment programme in collaboration with Innovate Finance
- •Spearheaded GTM strategies with organizations such as Adyen, Asian Development Bank, Lloyds Banking Group, and Close Brothers Asset Management
- •Supported 10+ companies across the FinTech sector with capital-raising initiatives through the self-developed Pitch Accelerator Programme
Growth: Advanced to strategic leadership roles, managing multi-stakeholder initiatives and directing critical financial infrastructure projects across the UK.
Consultant → Senior Consultant
Capco, London
SEP 2019 - AUG 2022
Key Achievements
- Improved intraday matching accuracy by 35% through enhanced data reconciliation
- Developed automated Treasury reporting system saving 15+ hours weekly
- Recognized for excellence in project delivery
Leadership insights featured in Capco's Friday Reflections series
- •Established and managed project governance, planning, RAID, KPIs, and operational processes to deliver an Intraday Cash Liquidity Management capability for Treasury
- •Significantly increased intraday matching against SWIFT statements by improving data accuracy and creating an independent oversight process
- •Developed an end-of-day cash position report and automated reporting capabilities using Tableau
Growth: Promoted from Consultant to Senior Consultant through demonstrated expertise in Treasury operations, data analysis, and project governance.
Project Manager / Software Developer
Barclays, Pune, India
SEP 2016 - JUL 2019
Key Achievements
- Designed 10+ critical messaging frameworks for international banking systems
- Streamlined deployment processes, reducing deployment time by 40%
- Recognized as Barclays Woman of the Year finalist
At a leadership event in London
- •Implemented best practices for project scheduling, costing, resource monitoring, and quality assurance, leveraging business metrics and advanced spreadsheet modeling
- •Led the design of 10+ messaging frameworks using IBM Integration Bus V9.0, developing flows through IIB9 Toolkit and WebSphere Message Broker ESQL
- •Managed DevOps deployments using a one-click service and contributed to CI/CD pipeline implementation
Growth: Built foundational technical expertise while developing hands-on experience with financial messaging systems and DevOps practices.
Technical & Professional Skills
A diverse skillset spanning technology, finance, and business expertise that has evolved throughout my career journey.
Speaking about FinTech innovations and digital banking strategies at the Open Banking Expo TOKEN conference.
Shortlisted for the Asian Women of Achievement Awards 2021 in the Young Achiever Category.
Career Skill Development
Early Career
2016-2019
Technical Foundation & Implementation
Software development, messaging frameworks, DevOps, project scheduling
Mid Career
2019-2022
Consulting & Process Optimization
Treasury operations, data analysis, process improvement, client relationship management
Current Focus
2022-Present
Strategic Leadership & Innovation
Go-to-market strategy, fintech ecosystem development, startup acceleration, payments infrastructure
Management
- •Project Management
- •Business Transformation
- •Stakeholder Management
- •Venture Capital & Partnerships
Tools
- •Jira
- •Microsoft Visio
- •QlikView, MS Office
- •Excel & PowerPoint
- •Tableau
Industry Knowledge
- •FinTech Ecosystem
- •Open Banking
- •Private & Public Capital Markets
- •Payments & Compliance
- •Treasury Operations
- •Investment Banking
Development
- •HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript
- •VB, SQL, R, Python
- •C, C++, C#, Java
- •TortoiseSVN, Visual Studio
Database & Systems
- •MySQL, Oracle
- •Linux, Windows
- •Cloud Computing
- •Eclipse, Git
Analysis & Innovation
- •Applied AI
- •Market Research
- •Trend Analysis
- •Corporate Innovation
Awards & Achievements
A progression of honors reflecting growing impact in FinTech, women's empowerment, and financial education.
EY FinTech Team Inclusion Award
Recognized for demonstrating commitment to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and diversity within the EY FinTech team.
Innovate Finance Women in FinTech
Featured in the prestigious Innovate Finance Women in FinTech Powerlist, recognizing influential women shaping the future of financial technology.
Recognition Timeline
Innovate Finance Women in FinTech Powerlist - Rising Stars
UN Women UK to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
View LinkedIn postMoney2020 Rise Up Asia Ambassador (Top 30 fintech women in Asia)
Barclays Woman of the Year (Top 3 finalists across Barclays Globe)
India's Top 50 Rising Star (We are the City Rising Stars)
Notable Initiatives
- Creator of FINCUTS - simplifying complex FinTech insights in under 30 seconds, reaching over one million impressions
- Selected for the German Chancellor Fellowship to research bridging FinTech between India and Germany
- Launched the Barclays Reverse Mentoring Programme, reaching 15+ directors and 1,000+ colleagues
- Built the FinTech Connect and FinTech Friday webcast series, helping 1,000+ colleagues stay updated
- Conducted 100+ computer training sessions on 'Basics of Banking' to empower women with financial knowledge
Growth TrajectoryPremium
My recognition journey reflects a consistent growth from local impact to global influence: starting with recognition in India, moving to company-wide honors at Barclays, expanding to regional FinTech leadership in Asia, and ultimately achieving international recognition in technology and finance, culminating in representing women's perspectives at the United Nations.
Be Your Own Sherpa
Just like climbing a mountain, breaking through barriers and achieving gender equity in FinTech requires taking chances, being your own guide, and seeking inspiration from those who have pioneered the path. These talks represent my contribution to that journey.
My Transformative Journeys
Embarking on journeys across India to connect with innovators and catalyze change in the social and financial sectors.
Jagriti Yatra
A train journey across India to meet and get motivated by social innovators.
Fintech Yatra
A 67-day road journey to understand and catalyse the Fintech ecosystem in India.
Sharing insights and experiences during the Jagriti Yatra journey with aspiring entrepreneurs and changemakers.
Delivering Complex Banking Initiatives & Programmes in Compliance & Payments | Tanya Thourani
Banking strategy and implementation expert Tanya Thourani shares insights on delivering complex compliance and payments initiatives.
Watch on YouTubeBridging the Gap Between Business & Technology in Banking | Tanya Thourani
Tanya Thourani discusses the critical balance between business needs and technological implementation in modern banking.
Watch on YouTubePushing Boundaries
Interested in working together? I'd love to hear from you.
