devanr

Lead – Global Strategic Institutional Partnerships & Rwa Operations

I am the bridge between the precision of traditional finance and the frontier of the crypto economy.

With 14 years of experience at institutions like Deutsche Bank, Woori Bank & RBS, I mastered the "trust architecture" of global finance—handling complex FX, treasury, and trade finance operations. My career is built on the belief that for Web3 to reach its next billion users, it must be built on the same rigor, compliance, and operational excellence that move the world’s fiat markets.

What I bring to the table:
Institutional Scale: I currently manage a global ecosystem of 250+ partners (Real Estate companies, Asset Managers, Marketplaces,ATS platforms, Broker Dealers, tokenization engines, dApps, DEXs, PropTechs, KYC / KYB + AML Service providers) at Integra Layer Foundation.

The 'Efficiency Factor': I specialize in transforming unstructured startup environments into scalable machines. I’ve re-engineered onboarding workflows to accelerate partner integration by and reduced compliance errors.

RWA Expert: From managing $5M trade finance portfolio  to orchestrating multi-million dollar on-chain asset deals, I understand the full lifecycle of bringing real-world value onto the blockchain.

My mission is simple: To move the pipes of global finance onto the blockchain while ensuring 100% audit-readiness and regulatory integrity.

I’ve been recognized by the RBI Governor for excellence in operations, and I bring that same "standard of care" to every protocol I scale. 

Specialties: Global Partnerships, Web3 Operations, RWA Tokenization, Institutional Onboarding, KYC/AML Compliance, Trade Finance, and Ecosystem Strategy. 


Experience: 11 years

Yearly salary: $20,000

Hourly rate: $10

Nationality: 🌏 Remote

Residency: 🇮🇳 India


Experience

Lead – Global Strategic Institutional Partnerships & RWA Operations
IntegraLayerFoundation
2025 - 2026
Built and scaled a high-velocity institutional pipeline of 250+ Tier-1 platforms (tokenization engines, CEXs, custodians, dApps), driving ecosystem expansion and long-term network adoption. Owned the full partnership lifecycle—from initial outreach to deal closure—navigating complex negotiations with institutional stakeholders. Directed public testnet deployment strategy, coordinating cross-functional efforts to drive ecosystem participation, stress-testing, and user engagement. Evaluated RWA tokenization opportunities by working with real estate developers and asset managers on deal feasibility and onboarding readiness. Designed global distribution strategy across ATS platforms, Broker-Dealers, and DEXs to enable primary issuance and secondary market liquidity. Led integration of critical service providers (KYC/KYB, AML, valuation), ensuring a compliant, multi-jurisdictional operating framework. Acted as the primary bridge between partners and engineering, accelerating integrations and improving operational efficiency. Drove partnership pipeline growth through targeted outreach and CRM-led engagement strategies. Led engagements with regulated stablecoin issuers on minting frameworks, treasury design, investor safeguards, and compliance. Evaluated and onboarded on/off-ramp infrastructure to enable seamless and compliant fiat–crypto conversion flows
Lead – Global Partnerships & RWA Integration
Polytrade
2023 - 2024
Marketplace Scaling & High-Volume Listings: Spearheaded the end-to-end onboarding of 100+ protocols and the listing of 2,000+ digital assets, while overseeing the strategic integration of an additional 5,000+ assets into the marketplace. Strategic Partnerships & DeFi Integration: Drove Web3 partnerships and DeFi integrations, enabling scalable RWA (Real-World Asset) tokenization use cases across the +ecosystem. Protocol Onboarding Acceleration: Accelerated protocol onboarding through the design and implementation of structured eligibility frameworks and comprehensive partner lifecycle management. Risk Mitigation & SOP Design: Reduced listing errors and compliance risks by 80% (estimated) through the development of rigorous SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and process standardization. Revenue Operations: Managed the complete end-to-end lifecycle of assets, from initial listing and technical ingestion to final revenue realization. Product & System Enhancement: Acted as a key stakeholder in product improvement initiatives, contributing structured feedback and system enhancement strategies to optimize the internal listing engine and user experience.
Lead – Structured Finance & Credit Operations
Riqueza Factex Pte Ltd
2022 - 2023
Built and managed a $5M receivables and payables financing portfolio with <1% delinquency. Improved operational efficiency through automation and workflow redesign. Led client onboarding and servicing, enhancing retention and satisfaction. Delivered MIS reporting and insights to support strategic decision-making.
Trade Finance Specialist – Global Transaction Banking
Deutsche Bank AG
2019 - 2022
Executed 300+ high-value trade finance transactions (LCs, BGs, cross-border settlements) with full regulatory compliance. Reduced processing turnaround time through workflow optimization. Collaborated with global teams to resolve complex client and operational issues. Ensured adherence to ICC standards (UCP 600/ISBP) and global AML policies.
Assistant Manager, Trade Finance & Client Onboarding
Woori Bank
2018 - 2018
Managed corporate client onboarding, including KYC/CKYC and compliance checks Executed trade finance and remittance transactions aligned with global standards Supported treasury operations including deposit portfolio management.
Assistant Manager, FX & Trade Finance Operations
Yes Bank Ltd
2016 - 2018
Executed LCs, bank guarantees, and export/import financing operations. Authorized FX remittances ensuring FEMA compliance and documentation accuracy. Acted as audit SPOC, maintaining zero-error MIS and compliance records.
Trade Finance Analyst – Global Operations
The Royal Bank of Scotland NV
2013 - 2016
Delivered trade finance and documentation services for global corporate clients. Maintained audit-ready records and ensured compliance with international standards.

Skills

blockchain
compliance
defi
kyb
kyc
operations
partnership
smart-contract
tokenization
treasury
english
hindi
malayalam