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Adithya Menon Prakash

Adithya Menon Prakash

Sales / HR & Banking
Tokyo,13

Summary

Results-driven English - Japanese bilingual professional with over 8 years of experience across IT solution sales, recruitment, and corporate banking operations. Currently working as a Sales Manager at FirstQA Systems, leading enterprise sales of SAP, ServiceNow, and DX solutions to major Japanese companies. Previously held managerial and consulting roles at NITCO Technologies, delivering 360° recruitment and HR advisory to IT clients. Strong foundation in financial operations from earlier roles at J.P. Morgan Chase and Northern Trust, with hands-on experience in client servicing, process optimization, and team leadership.

Proven ability to manage complex projects across departments, communicate effectively and engage directly with executive stakeholders (CIOs, CFOs, CXOs). Holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Banking & Finance, certified 職業紹介責任者, and fluent in cross-cultural business environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Sales Manager

FirstQA Systems
03.2025 - Current
  • Responsible for outbound and inbound sales of SAP (S/4HANA, BTP, AMS), ServiceNow and Salesforce solutions to large Japanese enterprises.
  • Engage DX and information‑systems divisions—CIO, IT部長, and related stakeholders—through targeted bilingual outreach.
  • Analyse Company Quarterly Reports and other IR materials to map IT investment trends and identify decision makers.
  • Draft personalised proposals, decks, and emails in English and Japanese to match customer context.
  • Manage the full sales cycle—lead generation, qualification, RFP response, negotiation, and post‑sales follow‑up.
  • Provide additional value through project‑management support or IT‑talent proposals when required.
  • Maintain pipeline and reporting in Zoho CRM; optimise lead workflows.
  • Collaborate with SAP, cloud‑infrastructure, ERP, and cybersecurity partners and SIers to deliver integrated offerings

Sales and HR Manager

NITCO Technologies
08.2023 - 02.2025
  • Led B2B sales to SIers, SaaS, and game companies in Japan.
  • Acquired 6 new corporate clients through outbound sales, LinkedIn, phone, email, and visits.
  • Proposed engineer staffing, permanent placements, and outsourced development.
  • Provided 360-degree recruitment services including:
    Requirement definition → Sourcing → Interviews → Offer → Onboarding → Post-joining support.
  • Oversaw HR policy design, payroll, social insurance, labor compliance, engagement improvement.
  • Managed recruitment of engineers and mid-career hires (management-level included).
  • Promoted from Associate Consultant → Consultant → Manager within ~1.5 years.
  • Led multi-project execution with teams of 10–29 people.

Team Leader

JPMorgan Chase
09.2018 - 08.2023

Recognitions:

  • Led an operations team of 8 members, handling daily workflows, task allocation, quality checks, and performance reviews.
  • Provided banking and treasury services to Fortune 500 companies and private banking clients, across markets such as CCBSI, Midwest, and NESE.
  • Supported account setup, payment processing, liquidity services, claims handling, and system onboarding.
  • Handled daily communication with C-level executives (CEO, CFO, CTO, etc.) and resolved service issues.
  • Worked on VIP client projects, regulatory changes, and operational standardization initiatives as a Project SME.
  • Collaborated with internal teams such as Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Data Management to improve service processes.
  • Created SOPs and checklists to ensure consistency and team training.
  • Delivered training and on-the-job support for new hires and team members.
  • Buddy Award (2023): For outstanding support in mentoring new team members.
  • Process Optimization Award (2020): For reducing a legacy process from 15 to 3 days.
  • Rookie of the Quarter (2019): For strong performance in the initial phase of joining.

Banking Analyst

Northern Trust
07.2017 - 09.2018
  • Managed mutual fund and equity fund trade processing, NAV accuracy, and market-sensitive reporting.
  • Coordinated with Ireland HQ for trade investigation and issue resolution.
  • Sole handler for critical "Substantial Dealing Need" and VIP "SON" clients—ensuring deadline compliance and accuracy.
  • Initiated process improvement via workflow sorting and inter-departmental coordination.
  • Created and analyzed daily sensitivity scorecards, EOD reports, and dashboards.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Banking And Finance - Banking, Finance And International Business

Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
Pune
04.2001 -

BBA - Business

CMR University
Bengaluru
04.2001 -

Skills

    Sales Planning, Outreach and Reporting

    HRBP, Recruitment and Staff Management

    Bilingual in English and Japanese

    Corporate Banking and Mutual Funds

    Client Relationship Management

    Japanese Labor Laws

Certification

Certified Japan Placement Services Hirning Manager

Timeline

Sales Manager

FirstQA Systems
03.2025 - Current

Certified Japan Placement Services Hirning Manager

01-2024

Sales and HR Manager

NITCO Technologies
08.2023 - 02.2025

Team Leader

JPMorgan Chase
09.2018 - 08.2023

Banking Analyst

Northern Trust
07.2017 - 09.2018

Post Graduate Diploma in Banking And Finance - Banking, Finance And International Business

Symbiosis Center For Distance Learning
04.2001 -

BBA - Business

CMR University
04.2001 -
Adithya Menon PrakashSales / HR & Banking