Amarnath Venkatapapan
Bangalore
Summary
Accomplished Banking Professional with 19+ years of proven leadership in managing high-performing sales teams, building strong client relationships, and exceeding revenue targets in retail and corporate banking environments. Experienced in team leadership, branch operations, customer portfolio expansion, and cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, team motivation, performance tracking, and delivering excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Vice President – Priority Business Banking
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
Bangalore
03.2019 - Current
- Lead a team of Relationship Managers to drive acquisition and servicing of HNI & SME clients.
- Responsible for achieving branch revenue targets through liabilities, trade finance, and forex.
- Provide strategic direction and guidance to team members for performance improvement.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver complete banking solutions to clients.
- Monitor customer satisfaction, retention, and timely resolution of escalations.
Assistant Branch Manager – Retail Branch Banking
HDFC Bank Ltd
Bangalore
01.2013 - 03.2019
- Managed a team of customer service officers and relationship executives to drive branch profitability.
- Oversaw acquisition of new current accounts and ensured high activation and value build-up.
- Ensured team compliance with KYC, AML, and operational guidelines.
- Trained and mentored team to achieve monthly sales and service goals.
- Recognized for leading branch to top performance in income and customer satisfaction.
Corporate Salary Manager
Axis Bank Ltd
Bangalore
12.2008 - 01.2013
- Led a team of BDEs to onboard corporate salary accounts and drive cross-sell penetration.
- Conducted regular coaching and reviews to enhance team performance and conversion ratios.
- Maintained strong rapport with HR heads and decision-makers for deepening relationships.
- Implemented portfolio strategies to improve activation and reduce attrition.
Client Sales Partner – Business Banking
Yes Bank Ltd
Bangalore
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Acquired business clients and cross-sold treasury, insurance, and working capital solutions.
- Delivered client-centric service experience and built long-term relationships.
Business Banking Executive
ICICI Bank Ltd
Bangalore
09.2005 - 08.2007
- Supervised a small team and handled acquisition of current accounts and sales of business banking products.
- Facilitated training on new product launches and monitored field sales activity.
Education
MBA - Marketing
01.2008
M.Phil - Commerce
01.2003
M.Com -
01.2002
B.A. - Co-operation
01.2000
Skills
- Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Retail & Business Banking
- Customer Relationship Management (HNI & Corporate)
- Sales Target Planning & Execution
- Cross-selling Financial Products
- Strategic Sales Initiatives
- Branch Operations & Compliance
- Client Acquisition & Retention
- Relationship management
Certification
- NISM Certified
- IRDA Certified
Languages
- English
- Tamil
- Kannada
- Hindi
- Telugu
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/05/79
- Marital Status: Married
Achievements
- 10th Annual Trade & Forex Awards FY- 2023-24
- Mission Maximus- President Club Awards - 2024
- Dare Maximus- MD Club Awards -2024
- Top performer General Insurance Business year
Timeline
Deputy Vice President – Priority Business Banking - Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
03.2019 - Current
Assistant Branch Manager – Retail Branch Banking - HDFC Bank Ltd
01.2013 - 03.2019
Corporate Salary Manager - Axis Bank Ltd
12.2008 - 01.2013
Client Sales Partner – Business Banking - Yes Bank Ltd
09.2007 - 05.2008
Business Banking Executive - ICICI Bank Ltd
09.2005 - 08.2007
- MBA, Marketing
- M.Phil, Commerce
- M.Com,
- B.A., Co-operation
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