Beyond the Familiar: Building a Career Without Borders

Amit Jain

Amit Jain is the Head of GIFT City, India at Apex Group, a leading global financial services provider, where he is responsible for driving business growth, client relationships, operations, and strategic initiatives. With over two decades of experience in financial services, fund administration, custody, and capital markets, Amit has held leadership roles across some of the most respected institutions in the industry, like Standard Chartered and Deutsche Bank. At Apex Group, he has played a pivotal role in expanding the firm's presence in GIFT City, supporting global asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, and multinational financial institutions in establishing and growing their operations within India's premier international financial centre.

Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Amit actively collaborates with regulators, industry bodies, and academic institutions to strengthen the GIFT City ecosystem. He is currently involved in various regulatory and industry initiatives, contributing to policy discussions and helping shape emerging frameworks for the financial services sector. Amit is a strong advocate for innovation, operational excellence, and lifelong learning. Through his interactions with students and future business leaders, he shares practical insights on leadership, career development, financial services, and the opportunities emerging from India's growing role in global finance.