Results-driven collections professional with proven track record in managing accounts and achieving collection targets. Well-versed in negotiating with clients and implementing effective strategies to reduce outstanding balances. Known for exceptional teamwork and adaptability, consistently delivering results and fostering cooperative work environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
State Collection Manager
Hero FinCorp
11.2025 - Current
Developed and implemented streamlined processes for debt recovery, enhancing operational efficiency across departments.
Trained and mentored staff on best practices in collections, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Analyzed collection data to identify trends and inform strategic decision-making for revenue enhancement.
Handling bucket X to infinite with partnership product like Credit Vidya, Paytm & Paisabazaar, handling entire Maharashtra & Goa region
Led collections team to improve recovery rates through targeted strategies and effective communication.
AREA COLLECTION MANAGER
ONE 97 Communication Ltd-PAYTM
11.2023 - 10.2025
Manage a team of 7 agency managers and oversee the operations of 10 collection agencies in the Mumbai and Pune regions.
Develop and implement strategies for effective debt recovery and delinquency management.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide coaching and support to agency managers to achieve collection targets.
Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement and optimize collection processes.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline communication and enhance efficiency in the collection process.
Cluster Collection Manager
Navi Finserve Ltd
01.2023 - 07.2023
Ensured efficient collections and recoveries through the development of procedures inline with risk policies, driving continuous process improvements.
Led and managed collections team members through a variety of motivational techniques, minimizing arrears and write-offs.
Executed procedures and policies to facilitate timely payments, maintaining high level of customer retention.
Audited existing accounts in system to detect fraud and discrepancies and validate authenticity.
Implemented terms of credit for new clients to manage timely payments and avoid defaults.
Negotiated re-payment plans by investigating cause of delinquent payments to help recover debt and meet deadlines.
Quantified debtor balances to avoid late payments and bad debt, attaining financial ability objectives.
Led collections team to optimize recovery processes and reduce outstanding debt.
Area Collection Manager
Indiabulls Consumer, Lower Parel
04.2018 - 12.2022
Develop and manage collections and credit programs
Supervise inquiry of credit risk in clients and providers and observe the collection of totals due to association and handle the daily activities of Collection teams
Plan collection policies and processes and check its implementation
Encourage and train the subordinates, appraise and evaluate Team member's performance and offering counseling
Direct and handle the daily activities of Collections Team
Oversee billing and invoicing, recovery
Legal proceeding and foreclosures
Assist hire and train employees, evaluate staff's performance
Make calls to clients with the delinquent accounts
Developed and implemented a collections bonus program resulting in increased collections and improved relations between management and staff
Increased daily collections recovery through the development of dialer processes to increase contacts
Achieved over 97% on monthly basis on 0-30 bucket and 85% on 60 bucket, 75% on 90 bucket.
Sr. Collection Manager
Suryoday Small Finance Bank Limited
03.2016 - 03.2018
Manage all stage of collections for 5 geographical locations
Tasked to increase overall collections and recognize alow performing collection unit of 14 people
Established a 3 phase collection unit consisting of account receivable, in-house collection and outside
Developed and implemented all policies and procedure, collection strategies, resource allocation and inventory flowfor each collection unit
Reduced staff to 5 collectors and increased overall revenue
Collection Manager
Equitas Small Finance Bank
09.2013 - 02.2016
Negotiating resolution deals with defaulting borrowers
Visit and trace delinquent client
Achieve collection targets (i.e
Online and Offline Collection)
Digital Collection Via Apps.- E-NACH
Ensure compliance with provision laid down in FDCP
Update proper feedback for each account
Provide proper inputs to business
Updates customer financial reporting as required
Develops new vendor relationships and manages ongoing customer and vendor relationship.
Development Manager
Axis Securities Business
03.2010 - 08.2013
Identify new sales leads
Pitching products and services
Maintaining fruitful relationship with existing customers
Responsible for maintaining and expanding existing company relationships for Commercial Equipment Vehicle Finance (CEVF) division
Solicit new business from prospective customers and call on existing or prospective customer within the framework of business development call program
Responsible for documents calls and result and make reports to management as required
Discuss customer needs, problems and complaints and arrange for meeting between customer or prospective customer and representative of various company functional areas
To compile and analyze statistics pertinent to the client's business development program and makes recommendations or suggestions as appropriate.
BRANCH SALES MANAGER/INVESTMENT MANAGER at DHANLAXMI BANK/BAJAJ ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYBRANCH SALES MANAGER/INVESTMENT MANAGER at DHANLAXMI BANK/BAJAJ ALLIANZ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY