Santhosh Srinivasan, Nium: FX and Fintech Treasury: Moving From Risk Center to Revenue Driver

Santhosh Srinivasan, Group Treasurer at Nium, joins the 360T Podcast to explore the unique FX challenges facing fintechs operating in a 24/7 business environment across global payment corridors. Drawing on experience at both banks and fintechs, he examines how the treasury function has evolved from a pure operations role into a critical revenue and risk driver — and why getting treasury right from the outset is essential for scaling companies.Santhosh discusses the complexities of managing FX exposure across exotic markets, the dynamic hedging strategies required in an era of constant geopolitical volatility, and how technology and proper tooling unlock the visibility needed to operate at scale. He also shares how treasury performance can be measured and communicated to senior stakeholders through concrete metrics spanning FX P&L, hedging costs, and liquidity efficiency.Finally, Santhosh offers a compelling perspective on the growing role of stablecoins in fintech treasury — outlining the tangible benefits for capital efficiency and FX risk reduction, while candidly addressing the practical considerations any treasurer must work through before adoption.