Fakhari Sarjan is the Chief Risk Officer at Bajaj Finance Limited and a key member of its executive management team. He leads the company’s governance and strategy for risk management, overseeing areas such as risk analytics, underwriting practices, and regulatory compliance. With a career spanning over 25 years, Fakhari brings unparalleled expertise in credit risk management and a wealth of global experience across diverse geographies and industries.

Fakhari is known for his strategic vision and ability to deliver results. He excels in managing complex risk portfolios while maintaining strong relationships with regulatory bodies and supervisory entities. His expertise positions him as a critical driver of risk management excellence at Bajaj Finance Limited, ensuring robust governance and operational resilience across the organization.

With his extensive experience and leadership acumen, Fakhari continues to enhance Bajaj Finance’s risk management practices, supporting its mission to deliver sustainable growth and value creation.

Before joining Bajaj Finance, Fakhari held leadership roles at Barclays, where he served as Managing Director - Risk Management in the USA and Chief Risk Officer for Barclaycard in Germany. His career also includes key roles at Deutsche Bank, ABN AMRO Bank, HSBC, ANZ Grindlays Bank, and Asian Paints.