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Anu Balakrishnan

Banking Professional
Palakkad

Summary

Highly motivated and goal-driven resource skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyze financial status and recommend business strategy. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis, credit and accounts management. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Asst. Manager (Financial Institutions Business)

ESAF Small Finance Bank - Corporate Office
6 2023 - 05.2024
  • Coordination and execution of Loan from Life (Sanction) to Disbursement
  • Onboarding of new Corporate Clients, specifically NBFC Customers
  • Dealing with Corporate Clients in collecting required data/information's/documents for processing the loan request
  • Sharing credit opinion requests to the lenders of the customers
  • Assisting crediting team for credit underwriting
  • Preparation of Loan Documents and coordinate with customers/branch to get it executed
  • Arrange Required documents for loan disbursement
  • Arranging required documents to Auditors/customers/peer leaders like provide required documents to customers, clear audit queries, exchange of Information's, issue NOC, etc.
  • Handling various MIS functions related to corporate loans to senior management in prescribed formats.
  • Record maintenance of assisted clients like maintaining confidential documents for each customer separately and keep track records.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of customer preferences.
  • Ensured completed end to end assistance for servicing existing loans/customers
  • Service Portfolio for existing Customers include, reminders for repayment and ensuring timely repayment as per the schedule
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

Assistant Manager - Credit Sanctions

ESAF Small Finance Bank, Corporate Office
07.2021 - 06.2023

Senior Officer - Credit Sanctions

ESAF Small Finance Bank - Corporate Office
08.2017 - 06.2021


Retail Loan Processing

  • Processing different types of loan products mainly agriculture loans and salaried personal loans.
  • Reviewed financial statements, KYC, Credit Reports and contacted customers through sales officers to clarify details.
  • Compiled database of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements and other financial information.
  • Processed loans within various departments to achieve timely, accurate and fair proceedings.
  • Evaluated eligibility against established bank and government lending standards.
  • Reviewed loan files for completeness, identified missing documentation and generated condition lists for applicants.
  • Performed Central Fraud Registry (CFR) and Central Registry of Securitisation Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India (CERSAI) checks.
  • Ensured on time accurate update of the Loan Tracker.
  • Performed effective data analysis and formulated MIS Reports for business review.
  • Preparation and Review of Loan Sanction Letter to promote efficiency and accuracy.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of bank records and client information.

Micro-Banking Loans

  • Recommended loan approvals and denials based on customer credit history.
  • Complied with regulatory requirements of Bank, Anti Money Laundering, Privacy etc.
  • Sanctioned Loans based on government and internal guidelines.

Customer Service Executive

Indel Money
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Handled all cash transactions of the institution and maintained the cash register
  • Ensured accurate daily consolidation of accounts by maintaining cash and denomination book.
  • Operated cash register for cash transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Formulated daily, weekly and monthly reports for business review.
  • Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Advised clients on various Gold Loan schemes available and provided information on various other products available.
  • Assisted clients with improving financial health by counseling on issues.

Junior Officer

ICICI Bank
09.2012 - 07.2013
  • Implemented initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and increase repeat business.
  • Corresponded with customers and conferred with coworkers to answer inquiries or resolve account problems.
  • Conducted research to answer questions and handle issues using multiple systems and resources.
  • Developed advanced product knowledge to share current information while generating and delivering product details.
  • Responded to customer questions and concerns or escalated to supervisor for resolution.
  • Gathered customer information and maintained in database.
  • Formulated MIS Reports for Business review

Junior Assistant

Manappuram Finance Ltd
12.2010 - 12.2011
  • Managed Cash flow at the branch and ensured accurate consolidation of accounts.
  • Market the various Gold Loan Schemes available and provide information to customers on other financial products.
  • Appraisal of ornaments to ensure quality.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Arranged files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.

Education

MBA - IT Marketing

Avinashilingam University For Women
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
06.2008 - 05.2010

Skills

Credit history assessments

Credit Reporting

Retail Loan Origination Software (RLOS)

ServoStreams

MS Office

Web Designing - HTML

Tally

Visual Basic 60

Additional Information

I hereby declare that all the information mentioned in my resume is true and correct to my knowledge and I take full responsibility for the accuracy of the particulars mentioned.



Date:

Place: Palakkad

(Anu Balakrishnan)

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Credit Sanctions

ESAF Small Finance Bank, Corporate Office
07.2021 - 06.2023

Senior Officer - Credit Sanctions

ESAF Small Finance Bank - Corporate Office
08.2017 - 06.2021

Customer Service Executive

Indel Money
01.2015 - 04.2015

Junior Officer

ICICI Bank
09.2012 - 07.2013

Junior Assistant

Manappuram Finance Ltd
12.2010 - 12.2011

MBA - IT Marketing

Avinashilingam University For Women
06.2008 - 05.2010

Asst. Manager (Financial Institutions Business)

ESAF Small Finance Bank - Corporate Office
6 2023 - 05.2024
Anu BalakrishnanBanking Professional