Bangalore: Jupiter Money, a money platform, has announced the appointment of Akhilesh Jha as Senior Vice President, Banking and Partnerships. In this strategic role, Akhilesh will drive Jupiter’s partner-led growth across savings, credit, and payments, as the platform continues its mission to simplify money management for digital-first Indians.
Bringing over two decades of experience in banking, Akhilesh previously served as Head of Retail Banking Portfolio at DBS Bank, and has built a strong track record across retail strategy, digital innovation, and strategic alliances. His leadership is expected to play a crucial role in accelerating Jupiter’s evolution into a full-stack digital financial platform.
Rohit Kumar Pandey, President – Jupiter Money, said, “We are thrilled to welcome Akhilesh to the leadership team. We are building a financial platform that simplifies money for millions of Indians, and partnerships are at the heart of that journey. Akhilesh 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.”
On his appointment, Akhilesh Jha shared, “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.”
Akhilesh’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Jupiter Money. In recent months, the company has secured key regulatory approvals, expanded its credit portfolio, and accelerated user growth—particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets.
Jupiter currently offers a full-featured savings account in partnership with Federal Bank, integrated with UPI, debit cards, and mutual funds. It has also teamed up with CSB Bank to launch a RuPay credit card with UPI integration and cashback rewards. With RBI’s approval to launch a prepaid wallet, the company is gearing up to enable wallet-based payments soon.
As Jupiter continues to evolve as India’s go-to digital banking experience, Akhilesh’s appointment underlines the company’s ambition to lead with user-first design, deeper partnerships, and innovation at scale.
