Prakash Manial

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Vice President Finance Transformation at Barclays

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Prakash Manial is a Vice President of Finance Transformation at Barclays, specializing in product control and financial process improvement. His career includes senior roles at Morgan Stanley managing complex equity derivatives. He holds an MBA from the University of Strathclyde and is a certified PRINCE2 practitioner.

His background includes specialized roles controlling exotic equity derivatives and European structured notes, showcasing deep technical expertise in niche financial products.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Believer

Enthusiastic

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Financial Transformation
As the current Vice President of Finance Transformation at Barclays, he is focused on modernizing and improving financial processes within the organization.
Product Control
He has extensive experience in product control from his time at both Barclays and Morgan Stanley, managing complex financial instruments.
Project Management
He is a certified PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner, indicating a strong foundation in structured project management methodologies for complex initiatives.

Media Appearances

Prakash has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2020
Vice President Finance Transformation at Barclays
6-2017 - 3-2021
Vice President TMG Product Control at Barclays
11-2014 - 5-2017
Product Controller Consultant at Barclays
10-2012 - 11-2014
European Equity Structured Notes Product Control at Morgan Stanley
5-2011 - 10-2012
Exotics Equity Derivatives Product Controller at Morgan Stanley

Education

2008 - 2011
MBA from University of Strathclyde

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Insights For Selling To Prakash

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Prakash is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Prakash

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Prakash move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Prakash take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Prakash

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