Jupiter Money has named Akhilesh Jha as Senior Vice President – Banking and Partnerships, a strategic appointment aimed at strengthening the company’s banking alliances and expanding its suite of offerings across savings, credit, and payments.
Bringing over two decades of experience in retail banking, digital innovation, and fintech collaborations, Jha previously held the role of Head of Retail Banking Portfolio at DBS Bank. His appointment comes as Jupiter intensifies its efforts to scale in tier 2 and tier 3 markets, enhancing digital banking access for underserved consumers.
Recently, Jupiter teamed up with CSB Bank to introduce a RuPay credit card featuring UPI integration and cashback rewards. The company has also secured RBI approval to roll out a prepaid wallet feature. Currently, Jupiter offers a comprehensive savings account through its partnership with Federal Bank, empowering users to manage UPI, debit cards, mutual funds, and more — all from a single, unified app.
“We are thrilled to welcome Akhilesh to the leadership team,” said Rohit Kumar Pandey, President – Jupiter Money. “He brings a strong mix of traditional banking expertise and fintech thinking. As we grow our credit, savings and payment offerings, his experience will help us shape deeper, more meaningful collaborations with partner banks and financial institutions.”
Akhilesh Jha added, “Jupiter Money is creating a bold new approach to banking, one that puts user experience and power of partnerships at the core. In the current dynamic financial landscape, banks are presented with a substantial opportunity to forge strategic collaborations with fintechs like Jupiter Money specializing in digital platform setup and portfolio management. Such collaborations create a mutually beneficial ecosystem for all three stakeholders while adhering to the regulatory guidelines – customers enjoy a superior digital experience and strong value proposition; banks unlock a new digital channel to attract high-quality customers and generate shared revenue; and Jupiter delivers its digital-first offerings while participating in the value created. I’m genuinely excited about the opportunity to contribute to these partnerships and help shape innovative financial solutions with the team.”
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