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
2024.04 - 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
2022.08 - 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
2018.06 - 2022.08
Manager, Transaction Advisory
EY Mauritius
Level 9, NexteraComEbene
2016.02 - 2017.12
Company Secretary
SBM Holdings Ltd
Level 14, SBM Tower, Port-Louis
2014.11 - 2015.10
Manager , Legal Department
SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
Level 7, SBM Tower, Port-Louis
2012.04 - 2014.11
Officer [Managerial Level] , Recovery Unit
SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
Level 7 , SBM Tower, Port-Louis
2010.10 - 2012.04
Education
Masters - Maitrise en Droit dea Affaires - Law
Universite de la Reunion
Ile de la Reunion 2009.09 - 2010.05
Licence - Droit - Law
Universite de la Reunion
Ile de la Reunion 2008.09 - 2009.05
DEUG - Droit - Law
Universite de la Reunion
Ile de la Reunion 2003.10 - 2008.05
A-Levels -
Loreto College of Port-Louis
Mauritius 2002.01 - 2003.02
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
2024.04 - Current
Lead Analyst , Financial Services
Ministry of Financial Services & Economic Planning
2022.08 - Current
Manager, Financial Services
Ministry of Financial Services & Good Governance
2018.06 - 2022.08
Manager, Transaction Advisory
EY Mauritius
2016.02 - 2017.12
Company Secretary
SBM Holdings Ltd
2014.11 - 2015.10
Manager , Legal Department
SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
2012.04 - 2014.11
Officer [Managerial Level] , Recovery Unit
SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd
2010.10 - 2012.04
Masters - Maitrise en Droit dea Affaires - Law
Universite de la Reunion
2009.09 - 2010.05
Licence - Droit - Law
Universite de la Reunion
2008.09 - 2009.05
DEUG - Droit - Law
Universite de la Reunion
2003.10 - 2008.05
A-Levels -
Loreto College of Port-Louis
2002.01 - 2003.02