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Aditi Patel

Aditi Patel

Senior Branch Head
Vadodara

Summary

Skilled Senior Branch Head having more than 20 years of expertise in coordinating team and financial activities. Proven success in leadership, operational excellence and organizational development with keen understanding of elements in banking and finance industry. Adaptable with on going changing professional environment. Recognized for inspiring management team members to excel and encouraging creative work culture.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Branch Head

ICICI bank ltd.
04.2014 - Current
  • Maximized employee engagement through regular communication, recognition programs, and team-building activities.
  • Reduced employee turnover rate by creating a supportive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
  • Forged solid partnerships with local businesses and community organizations to enhance the branch''s reputation in the market area.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring audit compliance and data integrity.
  • Daily conducting branch meet thus discussing with the huddle
  • Resolving customer’s complaints and queries
  • As well as managing all escalations to the respective department and resolving those raised to us
  • Actively participating and answering queries rose by auditors: - RRM (Regional Risk Manager) as well as IAD (Internal Audit Department)
  • Replying complaints related to RBI, Banking Ombudsmen and Income Tax /Sales tax department within stipulated date
  • Conducting Five – S Audit and keeping check on the file management and timely retrieval of document from the branch
  • Managing branch budget by keeping close watch on daily cost of branch.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
  • Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
  • Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
  • Implemented service improvements to enhance sales cycle.
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
  • Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
  • Reviewed and edited loan agreements to enhance clarity and monitor compliance with requirements.
  • Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.

Deputy Branch Manager

ICICI Bank Ltd
02.2009 - 03.2014
  • Managed cross-selling initiatives that expanded existing customer relationships while bringing onboard new clientele, contributing to the overall growth of the branch.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with personalized service strategies and superior problem-solving skills.
  • Optimized staffing levels by analyzing workload trends, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
  • Conducted regular audits of branch operations to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • Dealing prolifically with Non Resident customer and offering them different services like providing them foreign exchange, opening up of NR accounts and Fix Deposits, directing them with right investment options, and resolving their quires
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop branch goals, aligning them with company objectives.

Personal Banker

HDFC Bank Ltd.
11.2003 - 05.2008
  • Ensuring that transactions runs smoothly and hand over is done timely
  • Monitoring the audit issues and service quality and identifying areas for improvement
  • Handling the legal issues and solving them through proper communication and maintaining related documents
  • Also assigned as Key person for Service Quality Management and Quality Initiative Management at Branch
  • Overseeing the cash management services and handling Teller Authorizer Profile
  • Supported managers in implementing operational improvements that increased efficiency across the branch network.
  • Utilized strong interpersonal communication skills during client interactions, resulting in increased trust and fostering long-lasting relationships.

Customer Service Manager

IDBI Bank
06.2002 - 10.2003
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by streamlining support processes and implementing new strategies.
  • Managed complex customer issues effectively, navigating multiple internal resources to identify and implement the best possible solutions.
  • Improved response times for customer inquiries with efficient ticketing system management and prioritization techniques.
  • Boosted customer retention rates through exceptional problem-solving skills and relationship-building efforts.

Education

M.B.A. (Marketing) -

M. S. University, Baroda

B.B.A (Marketing / HR) - undefined

Saurashtra University

Skills

    Relationship building and management

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Employment Chronicle

  • ICICI bank ltd., Vadodara, Gujarat, Branch Manager, 02/09, Present, To handle a team of Management Resource and run branch processes smoothly taking care of regulatory issues and exception handling., Handling sales process management for branch., Achieving branch sales target for all products across the counter including liabilities, assets and fee products., Effectively handling out bound sales through various sales activity plan., Offering different products as per the requirement to walk in customers thus bringing new business to the bank and deepening the relationship by cross selling to the existing customers., Daily conducting branch meet thus discussing with the huddle, Resolving customer’s complaints and queries. As well as managing all escalations to the respective department and resolving those raised to us., Replying complaints related to RBI, Banking Ombudsmen and Income Tax /Sales tax department within stipulated date., Effectively handling branch processes through internal vendors, Regional processing unit - Taking care of procedures like clearing, customer interface, and account modification at regional level., Managing branch budget by keeping close watch on daily cost of branch., Branch Leadership Program – An intensive 25 days program grooming Branch Operations Manager and Branch Manager., Micensy Project – Launching the concept of Privilege Banking., Customer First Project.
  • HDFC Bank Ltd., Karelibaug, Baroda, Gujarat, Back-up Branch Manager, 11/03, 05/08, Ensuring that transactions runs smoothly and hand over is done timely., Monitoring the audit issues and service quality and identifying areas for improvement., Handling the legal issues and solving them through proper communication and maintaining related documents., Also assigned as Key person for Service Quality Management and Quality Initiative Management at Branch., Overseeing the cash management services and handling Teller Authorizer Profile., Complaint Handling Program, Personal Effectiveness Program, Negotiation Skills, Branch Operation Module, KYC and AML Rules (Know Your Customer and Anti Money Laundering Rules), Foreign Exchange Policies from Bank Perspective., Effectively participated in Audit and cleared 3 audits., Accredited as NRI Champion for the Branch and monitored the activities carried by NR Customers and providing services related to investments.,Efficiently ensured adherence to KYC and AML Norms., Maintained and monitored the Score Card of Personal Banker, always achieved above bench mark., Holds the distinction of taking initiative to produce a small scale sized brochure understanding needs of customers where all products (more then 32) across the counter were listed., Bagged Appreciation for the efforts taken to implementing and effectively controlling Five S module.
  • IDBI Bank, Customer Care Officer, 06/02, 10/03, Overseeing the Front Desk and various operational activities related to the same., Handling the customer queries and activities related to front desk.

Certification

AMFI (Mutual Funds)

Proficiency Overview

Over 13 years of experience as financial manager in the areas of Retail Banking, Operations Management, Sales & Marketing, Client Servicing and Team Management. Experience in managing general banking functions in co-ordination with internal / external departments for smooth business operations. Developed competency in implementing strategies towards enhancing business volumes and growth. Adept in managing & leading teams for running successful process operations & experience of developing procedures and service standards for business excellence. Proficiency in monitoring various banking operations and maintaining long-term customer relationships through the provision of high quality service. Adept in managing & leading teams for running successful process operations & experience of developing procedures, service standards for business excellence. Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with proven abilities in training & development, customer relationship management and planning.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 12/29/79

Timeline

Senior Branch Head

ICICI bank ltd.
04.2014 - Current

Deputy Branch Manager

ICICI Bank Ltd
02.2009 - 03.2014

Personal Banker

HDFC Bank Ltd.
11.2003 - 05.2008

Customer Service Manager

IDBI Bank
06.2002 - 10.2003

M.B.A. (Marketing) -

M. S. University, Baroda

B.B.A (Marketing / HR) - undefined

Saurashtra University
Aditi PatelSenior Branch Head