Ayush Bhandari is a Vice President in the Trade Finance & Working Capital Syndications and Distributions team at Crown Agents Bank. He focuses on developing trade finance platforms, structuring multi-currency working capital facilities, and mobilising private capital through risk-sharing structures for emerging markets in Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.
Prior to his current role, he held positions in global strategy and strategic client coverage, where he spearheaded expansion into the US and MENA markets and supported the bank’s London IPO. His earlier career includes experience as a FIG Graduate Analyst at Citi, focusing on fintech strategy and capital markets in the EMEA region. He is a recognized BAFT Future Leader and UN Global Innovator.