Dependable professional with extensive experience of more than 24 years, supporting CBO, CFO & other Business Heads. Respected for organizational and interpersonal aptitudes, implementation of strategic initiatives, special project management and results-focused interactions across organization. Strategic in implementing and monitoring progress of important initiatives and actions plans.
Specialized at both Strategic & Operational Level with proven record of accomplishment in revitalizing business, Expertise in Building Large Retail Distribution Channels PAN India & driving it to Profitability by managing P&L efficiently, Specialized in Digital Transformation of Processes & Products
Widespread expertise across diverse facets in Asset, Liability Products & General Insurance, Digital Marketing, Automated Business Reports & Analytics, Business Intelligence, Risk Containment, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Client Servicing, Transition of Processes
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President (Sales / Product) – Loan Against Securities (Loan Against Mutual Funds)
Piramal Enterprises
02.2023 - Current
Established a high-performance culture within the team by setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback on individual performance contributions.
Drove innovation by encouraging creative problem-solving among team members and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
Managed a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring that each project met established quality standards and delivered expected results on time and within budget.
Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leading to more informed strategic choices and improved overall performance metrics.
Increased efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new software tools for the team.
Attended weekly meetings and special sessions of Leadership and Executive Leadership Teams and contributed to major administrative initiatives, policies and decisions.
Managed risk effectively by implementing robust compliance procedures and conducting regular audits of internal controls.
Expanded market presence through targeted marketing campaigns, increasing brand awareness by building retail distribution channel of more than 2000 Channel Partners within a year of launch by designing and launching Digital Channel Partner Onboarding
Driving LAS Vertical to Profitability by managing P&L efficiently
Crafted and executed the Digital LAMF Product strategy and roadmap, aligning it with the Company’s overall vision and with customer centric approach
Collaborated closely with group of cross-functional teams, including top-notch technology experts & designers to define digital product requirements and deliver truly innovative digital solution
Stayed ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving digital landscape, understanding industry trends, breakthrough technologies and best practices in digital product management, consistently infusing deep expertise
Effectively planned integration of multiple systems in backend
Automated Brokerage Processing with option of (Daily / Weekly / Monthly) payment cycle
Successfully Launched Fully Digital LAMF Product in March 2023
Managed National Tie-ups efficiently for LAS business.
Assistant Vice President (Sales / Product) – Loan Against Securities (Loan Against Mutual Funds)
Piramal Capital And Housing Finance
11.2021 - 01.2023
Head – Vendor Management
Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited
09.2020 - 11.2021
Planning, Developing & Implementing Vendor Management Policy, Program and Procedures
Leveraged Supplier capabilities & innovation
Reduced cost of Procurement
Negotiated on (Quality / Delivery / Credit Terms / Support)
Laisoning with internal departments such as lines of business/business units, internal audit, senior management and resolve vendor related queries.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Product Head: Liabilities
Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited
12.2015 - 08.2020
Marketing
Designing & execution of various marketing initiatives to support business including Digital Marketing by using SEO, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing (SMM), Campaign management etc
Collateral Management w.r.t specific business unit requirements
Designing & execution of various R&R programs for distributors and other channels
Technology
Automated Business Analytics on Intranet & Android
Strategic Partner Acquisition for Business Mobilization & Enhancement
Budget & P&L Management
Driving Concepts & Implementation of Best Practices across industry.
Senior Manager Financial Crime Prevention Group (FCPG), Customer Acquisition Risk Team
ICICI Bank Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2015
Product sustenance – Asset & Liability Products
Defined guidelines for process reengineering / product lifecycle management / enhancement of product for competitiveness
Instrumental in Digital Transformation of Processes & Products, Developed and launched products which can be digitally delivered, underwritten and repaid, with speed and agility
Identify trends through enhanced analytics and transaction monitoring
Use of emerging technologies for profit enhancement & customer experience
Product enhancement based on Market intelligence feedback, customer behavior & recommendations
Financial Crime Prevention
Level 3 Implementation & Compliance
KYC & AML Compliance with enhanced Due Diligence and Training as per Banking Regulations Act and other Laws, Rules and Regulations
Identification of Gaps in Process & suggest corrective & preventive actions & incorporation of dynamic triggers based on study in CART & Transaction Monitoring as per UNESCO & Terrorist Financing Organizations
Seeding, Mystery Shopping & Post Account Verification at locations (Business / Agency)
Leveraged Technology in all phases of fraud management like prevention, detection, investigation & deterrence
Migration of Email based activities, Transaction Monitoring & Scam / Lottery /RBI Complaints to SR, for better monitoring and record management
Standardized internal processes of FCPG CART Team
Standardized Verification of Agency Reports across PAN India by migrating activities to Automated MIS & Analytics for Fraud Trends based on Sourcing & Triggers
Conducted Audit and submitted reports to Senior Management as per SOAX.
Manager Risk Containment Unit (RCU)
Reliance General Insurance Company Limited
12.2011 - 01.2014
Motor
OD/TP-MACT/THEFT Investigation
Vehicle Theft Recovery Claim Paid & Unpaid Cases
Recovered Vehicle Sale for Paid Cases (Applying for Superdari & completing all formalities for release of Vehicle from Court & Police Station)
Selling of recovered Vehicles by Auction to Vendors
Health
Investigation of Individual & Group - Health/PA/Travel cases
Frauds & Recovery – Internal & External, Seeding / Mystery Shopping, Data Analysis & Motor pre inspection
Data submission to GIC Fraud Risk Committee
Reconciliation and reporting of Motor theft recovered cases
Filing of FIR’s at Police Stations against identified fraudsters
Built system intelligence based on identified triggers (type of frauds, fraudsters modus operandi, investigation reports & team feedback).
Manager Renewals
Reliance General Insurance Company Limited
10.2006 - 11.2011
Support Role:
Implemented of Sales Score Card on Renewals
Publishing MIS on Inactive IMD’s so that they can be re-approached by Agency Team (Reviving Relationships)
Built Renewal Notices / Reminder Letters to IMD’s on Portal(Internet) & on (Intranet) for RGICL Branches
Initiated Renewal Notice dispatch directly to Customer for Direct Online closure through Company Website & Direct Team
Successfully completed, Lean Six Sigma Project on Improving Renewals for Branches performing below National Average, Acquired additional Revenue of 96Cr
Sales Enhancement Role:
Budgeting, Planning, Development, Implementation & Improvising of all Renewal Sales Strategies
Review with All Regions & Branches Performing below National Average (for Understanding & Sharing of Best Practices & eliminating root cause)
Analyzing the Loss-Making Portfolio in different Zones / Regions (Make Model wise & decide whether we need to Invite Renewals for these Cases).
Manager Telesales
ICICI Lombard GIC Ltd
05.2006 - 09.2006
Personal Accident Policy sales through Telesales channel for India
Quality Check & Audit for Health & PA Policies for all Call Centre in Thane.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Quality Leader
Adventity BPO Services Ltd
05.2005 - 04.2006
TATA-AIG Insurance OOC, BM & SPONSOR Project out Bound Sales
Looking after Quality Aspect of Complete Process from Tele Calling to Fulfillment, Monitoring Sales Verification and various MIS, Quality & Fulfillment Reports
Looking after meeting levels as per service standards defined
Resolution of Customer Complaints as per turnaround standards, Analysis of complaints and feedback to concerned departments to eliminate the root cause & Call Monitoring to ensure accuracy of information given to customers
Providing required feedback and coaching of TSE to enhance their capabilities.
Team Manager
Birla Sunlife Insurance Company Ltd
06.2002 - 05.2005
Planning strategies for Lead Generation
Quality Verification of each sale & Call Monitoring sessions conducted for the TSE
Coordination with the Training Team for further training & refresher modules for the TSE
Improved the Sales from 20 Lakh per month to around 50 Lakh
Improved the Quality Assurance of the Call Center from the Customers point of view as well as the Customer Service with assurance of the accurate information given to customers.
Management Consultant
Hometrade Ltd
05.1999 - 05.2002
www.hometrade.com was a leading financial portal providing insight into the Indian Capital Market
It provided news, analysis & research on the Indian financial sector
Worked with more than 150 Content Providers (News, Database, Stock etc…), Quality Assurance & Customer Service
Providing service in online trading
Looking after the Updating of web site to make it User Friendly manner from client’s point of view
Made investment guide in a presentable in user-friendly manner & provided knowledge materials which are distributed to the clients i.e
Brochures, CDs & forms etc
Assisted in preparing booklet called “Your essential first step to understand investments”.
Education
Robotic Process Automation Professional V11.0 -
Automation Anywhere
Mumbai
05.2020
Machine Learning 101 -
GUVI Geek Networks, IITM Research Park
Mumbai
05.2020
Premiership In Business Management -
Indian Council For Technical Research (ICTRD)
Mumbai
05.2020
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) -
Azure Skynet Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Mumbai
05.2020
Introduction To Cybersecurity -
Cisco Networking Academy
Mumbai
05.2020
Certificate in Big Data Engineering Hadoop & Spark -
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
Mumbai
06.2019
Digital Marketing Professional Program With Google -