Manoj Sharma

👤 Manoj Kumar

Managing Director, Barclays

🌍 Roots & Early Career

Originally from Jamshedpur, Manoj began his professional journey at TATA Steel, where he worked for five years before moving to the United States in January 2000.

🎓 Education

• Bachelor of Engineering, BIT Sindri
  
  

• MBA, Columbia University
  
  

💼 Financial Services Leadership

With 25+ years of experience in the financial services industry, Manoj currently serves as Managing Director at Barclays, based in New York City. Over the years, he has held several senior leadership roles, including:

• Head of Loans Trading, American Home Mortgage
  
  

• Principal of Lending, E*TRADE
  
  

• CIO, Markets Technology – overseeing Securitized Products, Cross Markets, and Fixed Income Financing trading technologies
  
  

🤝 Citizenship & Community Impact

Manoj is deeply committed to giving back through citizenship initiatives. He has worked closely with a New York–based cooperative to create internship and employment opportunities for underprivileged college students entering the financial services industry. He also sponsors social and networking initiatives within the financial technology community, helping seasoned professionals expand their networks and opportunities.

⛳ Life Beyond Work

An avid golfer, Manoj also enjoys exploring the hills of New Jersey on his Specialized road bike, balancing an active lifestyle with his professional commitments.

💡 Philosophy

Driven by leadership, mentorship, and service, Manoj believes in creating pathways for opportunity while fostering excellence in both industry and community.