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Dr.Ruchi Gambhir Kataria

SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER – CONSTRUCTION FINANCE OPERATIONS (NBFC)
Delhi
Dr.Ruchi Gambhir  Kataria

Summary

Senior operations and transformation leader with 17+ years in BFSI specializing in construction finance, centralized operations, workflow automation, and process re-engineering. Managed a ₹18,000+ Cr loan portfolio and led digitization initiatives with IT. Skilled in structured problem-solving, ERP/SAP workflows, and cross-functional leadership.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
2
Languages

Work History

PNB Housing Finance Ltd.

Senior Manager II – Construction Finance Operations
04.2010 - Current

Job overview

  • Manage ₹18,000+ Cr construction finance portfolio including disbursement, escrow, TDS, fund flow and closure.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
  • Lead a 15-member centralized operations team.
  • Designed workflow automation and dashboards in partnership with IT.
  • Improved TAT by digitizing manual operations and strengthening audit readiness.
  • Construction Finance (Corporate Loan Operations)
  • Business Process & Transformation
  • IT System Adoption (ERP/SAP, Workflow Tools)
  • Escrow Management & Fund Monitoring
  • Compliance, Risk & Audit Management
  • Customer Service Excellence & Escalation Handling
  • Consulting & Stakeholder Management
    Leadership & Team Management
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.

J.M. Baxi & Company

Project Executive
06.2008 - 12.2009

Job overview

  • Managed SAP-driven billing for ₹150 Cr+ logistics/infra projects.
  • Conducted analysis, MIS reporting, and cross-functional coordination.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.

Education

Mewar University
Chittaurgarh, India

Ph.D. from Management
04-2021

University Overview

  • Awarded Doctorate in Management, with research focused on leadership development and organizational effectiveness in the banking sector.
  • Successfully completed doctoral research titled “An Evaluative Study of Executive Development Programs – A Comparative Study of State Bank of India and ICICI Bank”, analyzing the impact of executive training initiatives on performance and managerial effectiveness.
  • Published research papers in reputed academic journals, contributing to the domains of management studies, banking operations, and executive development.
  • Actively involved in research, data analysis, and documentation, applying academic insights to practical operational and managerial challenges in the financial services sector.
  • Leveraged academic research findings to support process improvement, people development, and operational efficiency in organizational settings.
  • Demonstrated ability to bridge theory and practice, strengthening decision‑making, policy evaluation, and leadership development initiatives.

UPES Dehradun

MBA from Port & Shipping
6 2008

University Overview

  • Placement Coordinator during MBA, demonstrating leadership and industry engagement.
  • Active participant in social awareness campaigns and volunteering initiatives

Kurukshetra University

B.Com from Economics
5 2005

University Overview

• Academic rank holder at Kurukshetra University.

• Awarded by The Economic Times for essay on India’s economic challenges.

ICAI

CA Foundation
3 2002

Skills

Process & SOP Development

Professional Experience

01-2010

Certification

Dale Carnegie – How to Manage Like a Professional

Timeline

Grant Thornton – GT Ind AS Training

11-2018

Dale Carnegie – How to Manage Like a Professional

10-2015

Senior Manager II – Construction Finance Operations

PNB Housing Finance Ltd.
04.2010 - Current

Project Executive

J.M. Baxi & Company
06.2008 - 12.2009

UPES Dehradun

MBA from Port & Shipping

Kurukshetra University

B.Com from Economics

ICAI

CA Foundation

Mewar University

Ph.D. from Management
Dr.Ruchi Gambhir KatariaSENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER – CONSTRUCTION FINANCE OPERATIONS (NBFC)