BofA hires Goldman’s Srijith Nair to lead Asia ex-China financial institutions banking, memo says

Bank of America has appointed Goldman Sachs banker Srijith Nair to lead its Asia excluding China financial institutions group, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters. Nair, who will be based in Singapore, will report to Michael Evans, the head of Bank of America's Asia-Pacific financial institutions group investment banking.

He previously served as the head of Goldman Sachs' financial institutions group for Southeast Asia. Nair brings nearly two decades of investment banking experience to the role, having advised banks, insurers, asset managers, and leasing companies across Asia. He has also held senior investment banking positions at Barclays, Daiwa, and Citigroup.

The financial institutions group, or FIG, includes companies like banks, insurers, and asset managers. According to Evans, this appointment will strengthen Bank of America's Top 3 FIG franchise in Asia Pacific and enhance connectivity and collaboration across the global platform.