Financial Services Innovation Leader & Principal at Ernst & Young; U.S. Financial Services Customer Growth Strategy Leader; Expert in Banking & Digital Transformation
Akshata Udiavar Biography
Akshata Udiavar is a principal in the Banking and Capital Markets practice at Ernst & Young LLP, focusing on customer and agent experiences in the financial services sector. With more than 15 years of experience, Udiavar has led strategic business, product, customer, risk, and digital transformation engagements for global and U.S. financial institutions. She began her career in the Prime Brokerage division of Goldman Sachs, managing relationships with hedge fund clients, overseeing fixed income portfolios, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines across the U.S. and multiple international markets. Udiavar earned an MBA from Wake Forest University before joining Ernst & Young, where she has become a leading voice on financial services innovation.
At Ernst & Young, Udiavar specializes in banking, payments, broker-dealer, and wealth management, assisting clients in designing and implementing customer-centric solutions to drive growth, efficiency, and trust. She serves as the U.S. Financial Services Customer Growth Strategy Leader and has held the role of Global Sustainable Finance Product Innovation Leader. Her team leads the NextWave Consumer Insights capability, a platform that includes consumer research, insights generation, and publications supported by practical accelerators to activate those insights within financial services. As an advisor to global enterprises and Fortune 100 companies, Udiavar draws on expertise in business transformation, risk management, and customer innovation to help organizations navigate the complexities of the financial landscape and achieve operational excellence.
Udiavar's thought leadership addresses key issues in modern finance. She has contributed to major Ernst & Young research initiatives, including the "NextWave of Consumer Financial Services" report and studies on how Gen Z is influencing financial expectations. Her work on sustainability includes authoring insights on closing the consumer trust gap in green finance. Udiavar has been a featured speaker at industry forums, including events hosted by the Institute of International Finance, where she has discussed the intersection of AI innovation, customer trust, and responsible growth in financial services.
In addition to her client work, Udiavar is recognized for her commitment to diversity and inclusion in the financial services industry. She has been honored as a Rising Star by the Women's Bond Club and is dedicated to advancing the role of women and underrepresented groups within the sector. Udiavar's focus on integrating AI with a human-centered approach positions her as a knowledgeable resource for audiences interested in the future of banking, wealth management, and customer experience.
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