Dovinassy PILLAY
Vacoas , Republic of Mauritius
Summary
Accomplished professional with more than 12 years of Post Qualification Experience in Financial Services sector, extensive expertise in policy development, strategic planning, and project management. Demonstrates skills in cross-functional collaboration and decision making, ensuring effective mentoring and resource allocation efficiency. Possesses a deep understanding of corporate governance and board level communication, complemented by in-depth industry knowledge and contract negotiation techniques. Committed to driving organisational success through innovative solutions and strategic initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Acting Director , Financial Services Unit
Ministry of Financial Services & Economic Planning
04.2024 - Current
- Devise policies and strategies for the growth of the Financial Services industry in Mauritius;
- Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to ensure that policies are implemented and monitored;
- Devise strategies to improve the rank of Mauritius on the Global Financial Centre Index ;
- Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
- Evaluated market trends and competitor activities, informing strategic decision-making.
- Represent the Ministry on several committees and working groups.
Lead Analyst , Financial Services
Ministry of Financial Services & Economic Planning
SICOM Tower , Wall Street , Ebene
08.2022 - Current
- Devised strategies for the implementation of the Blueprint 2018 for the development of the financial services industry;
- Identified opportunities with rigorous competitor analysis;
- Mentored junior analysts towards professional development.
- Conducted meticulous research to identify market trends.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to achieve organizational goals.
- Represented Ministry on several Committees such as Africa Free Trade Continental Agreement, CECPA
Manager, Financial Services
Ministry of Financial Services & Good Governance
Level 9, SICOM Tower, Ebene
06.2018 - 08.2022
Manager, Transaction Advisory
EY Mauritius
Level 9, NexteraComEbene
02.2016 - 12.2017
Company Secretary
SBM Holdings Ltd
Level 14, SBM Tower, Port-Louis
11.2014 - 10.2015
Manager , Legal Department
SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
Level 7, SBM Tower, Port-Louis
04.2012 - 11.2014
Officer [Managerial Level] , Recovery Unit
SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
Level 7 , SBM Tower, Port-Louis
10.2010 - 04.2012
Education
Masters - Maitrise en Droit dea Affaires - Law
Universite de la Reunion
Ile de la Reunion 09.2009 - 05.2010
Licence - Droit - Law
Universite de la Reunion
Ile de la Reunion 09.2008 - 05.2009
DEUG - Droit - Law
Universite de la Reunion
Ile de la Reunion 10.2003 - 05.2008
A-Levels -
Loreto College of Port-Louis
Mauritius 01.2002 - 02.2003
Skills
- In-depth understanding of the financial services industry
- Strong Leadership kills
- Policy development
- Strategic planning and Project management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Decision making and Problem solving
- Effective mentoring
- Resource allocation efficiency
- Corporate governance understanding
- Board level communication
- Contract negotiation techniques
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Affiliations
Bharatnatyam Classical Dancing
References
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Tamil
Elementary
Timeline
Acting Director , Financial Services Unit
Ministry of Financial Services & Economic Planning
04.2024 - Current
Lead Analyst , Financial Services
Ministry of Financial Services & Economic Planning
08.2022 - Current
Manager, Financial Services
Ministry of Financial Services & Good Governance
06.2018 - 08.2022
Manager, Transaction Advisory
EY Mauritius
02.2016 - 12.2017
Company Secretary
SBM Holdings Ltd
11.2014 - 10.2015
Manager , Legal Department
SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
04.2012 - 11.2014
Officer [Managerial Level] , Recovery Unit
SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
10.2010 - 04.2012
Masters - Maitrise en Droit dea Affaires - Law
Universite de la Reunion
09.2009 - 05.2010
Licence - Droit - Law
Universite de la Reunion
09.2008 - 05.2009
DEUG - Droit - Law
Universite de la Reunion
10.2003 - 05.2008
A-Levels -
Loreto College of Port-Louis
01.2002 - 02.2003
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