Akinchan (Aki) Jain is Head of Asset and Liability Operations at the World Bank Treasury. In this role, Aki leads a global team responsible for supporting approx. $400bn in outstanding debt issuance and $250 billion in AUM for the World Bank and 70+ clients. He leads large business and technology projects and manages relationships with clients, market counter parts, custodians, brokers, and technology vendors. This includes a joint World Bank-IFC initiative to modernize and consolidate ALM systems.

Passionate about harnessing the power of capital markets and technology for development, Aki has recently co-led award-winning projects where the World Bank issued innovative digital bonds using blockchain CBDC. The team has also been at the forefront of developments in artificial intelligence, deploying it in several use cases including for better management of cash planning for enhanced portfolio returns.