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Kaushik Gupta

Kaushik Gupta

Kolkata

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Area Business Manager with 19 years of experience in the banking sector. Expert in strategic planning, team development, and driving revenue growth. Recognized for building high-performing teams, and implementing practical business strategies. Skilled in relationship management and negotiation, with a strong track record of fostering partnerships that boost operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Proven success in streamlining processes to enhance performance and elevate client engagement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Business Manager (MSME - Working Capital)

UJJIVAN SMALL FINANCE BANK
Kolkata
12.2024 - Current

Key functions include:

  • Leading a team of 6 RMs to achieve monthly and annual targets for Working Capital and Cross-Sell products
  • Managing business across 8 key districts in West Bengal (Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Howrah, East Bardhaman, West Bardhaman, East Midnapore and West Midnapore)
  • Collaborating with Credit teams to ensure timely sanctioning of proposals
  • Coordinating with CAD and Ops for smooth disbursements
  • Driving new business through daily engagement with Branches, DSAs, and Connectors
  • Aligning closely with RBM and Business Head on strategy and proposals
  • Meeting clients and DSAs to close deals and build relationships
  • Ensuring strong yield, income, and overall profitability
  • Maintaining high standards of compliance and audit readiness

Area Sales Manager (Small Business Banking - WC)

AXIS BANK LTD
Kolkata
10.2021 - 12.2024

Key functions include:

  • Managing team of 20 people (Direct and Indirect Reporting) for monthly and yearly targets of Working Capital and Cross Sell products
  • Managing 6 clusters (Kolkata Cluster, Salt Lake Cluster, Andul Cluster, Krishnanagar Cluster, Naihati Cluster and Kharagpur Cluster)
  • Working closely with Credit Managers, ACM, RCM, and ZCM for sanctioning the cases
  • Coordinating with the entire OPS team for smooth disbursements
  • Working closely and maintaining daily communication with Branch Heads, Cluster Heads, and other Channel Heads for procuring new business
  • Maintaining communication and working closely with RSM, ZSM, NSM, and NBH for business proposals and updates
  • Conduct various Product Training, and Policy Training for My Team, Branches and Branch Heads
  • Meeting new clients to complete deals
  • Maintaining the Yield, Income and Profitability of the Organization
  • Maintaining a high standard of hygiene business for Audit purposes

Relationship Manager

INDUSIND BANK LTD
Kolkata
07.2017 - 10.2021

Key functions include:

  • Sourced clients via branches, DSA, market, and referrals
  • Managed complete loan disbursement process incl
  • Legal & valuation
  • Ensured documentation quality, compliance, and risk checks (CIBIL, market refs)
  • Handled client relationship: enhancements, renewals, TODs, and service requests
  • Liaised with credit for smooth, query-free sanctioning
  • Trained branches/channels on processes
  • Followed up for timely closure of deferrals.

Sales Manager

AXIS BANK LTD
Kolkata
12.2016 - 06.2017

Key functions include:

  • Acquired new clients via Branch Leads, DSA & existing relationships
  • Ensured top-tier documentation, compliance & transparent client communication
  • Delivered on client expectations aligned with organizational goals
  • Achieved targets in earnings, assets, liabilities & credit quality
  • Led and managed a team of 8 members
  • Conducted training across assigned branches

Territory Business Manager - Retail WC - BBG

KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD
Kolkata
07.2011 - 11.2016

Key functions include:

  • Acquired and managed profitable client relationships via branches, DSA & referrals
  • Prepared CAMs for fresh, renewal & enhancement proposals; ensured smooth disbursements
  • Maintained high standards in documentation, compliance & client communication
  • Balanced client needs across assets & liabilities, aligned with bank priorities
  • Achieved targets in earnings, assets, liabilities & credit quality
  • Led a 6-member team; handled operations across Kolkata & Ranchi
  • Achievements: Retail Lion Awards in Q1 (FY 14-15) for best BRM-BB (East).

Relationship Partner - RBG WB

YES BANK LTD
Kolkata
05.2010 - 07.2011

Key functions include:

  • Acquire, grow & manage high-value client relationships, including senior management
  • Structure and implement banking solutions across products in collaboration with product teams
  • Assess client needs and risks to optimize risk–reward for the bank
  • Prepared CAMs for fresh, renewal, and enhancement proposals
  • Manage client portfolio with a focus on strong relationship management

Sales Executive - Branch Banking

HDFC BANK LTD.
Kolkata
04.2009 - 04.2010
  • Sourced CASA, FD, RD, Demat, Trading, NRE/NRO, MF, and specialized accounts via existing clients & open market
  • Generated and closed Life & General Insurance sales (HDFC SLIC & GI) through existing customer base

Sales Executive - Business Banking

HDFC BANK LTD.
Kolkata
04.2008 - 03.2009
  • Sourced leads for working capital products via branches & open market
  • Acquired CASA & FD through existing clients and market outreach
  • Handled post-sanction documentation with focus on accuracy & compliance
  • Ensured adherence to bank policies, audit norms & regulatory requirements

Relationship Executive - Business Banking

ICICI BANK LTD
Kolkata
02.2007 - 04.2008

Key functions include:

  • Generated working capital leads from the open market
  • Collected pre-sanction documents as per credit checklist
  • Ensured fee collection post sanction of facilities
  • Trained new sales executives in-office and on-field

Relationship Officer

HBL GLOBAL PVT LTD, HDFC Bank Limited
Kolkata
01.2006 - 02.2007

Key functions include:

  • Managed a portfolio of 250 merchants with a monthly business target of ₹3.5–5 Cr
  • Handled customer issues with timely resolution & cross-sold products (MEOD, LAP, PL/BL, credit cards)
  • Conducted daily client visits to drive card transaction-based sourcing

Assistant Supervisor

I - CALLZ SERVICES PVT LTD
Kolkata
05.2005 - 01.2006
  • Coordinated and distributed daily worksheets across teams
  • Maintained database of daily cash collections
  • Prepared MIS reports on collections and office expenses for senior management

Education

Graduation - Commerce

Calcutta University
01.2004

Higher Secondary Examination -

W.B.C.H.S.E
01.2001

Secondary Examination -

W.B.B.S
01.1999

Skills

  • Working capital management
  • Team leadership
  • Sales and marketing
  • Portfolio management
  • Area sales management

Languages

  • English, Hindi and Bengali.
  • Accomplishments

    • Retail Lion Awards in Q1 (FY 14-15) for best BRM-BB (East)

    Timeline

    Area Business Manager (MSME - Working Capital)

    UJJIVAN SMALL FINANCE BANK
    12.2024 - Current

    Area Sales Manager (Small Business Banking - WC)

    AXIS BANK LTD
    10.2021 - 12.2024

    Relationship Manager

    INDUSIND BANK LTD
    07.2017 - 10.2021

    Sales Manager

    AXIS BANK LTD
    12.2016 - 06.2017

    Territory Business Manager - Retail WC - BBG

    KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LTD
    07.2011 - 11.2016

    Relationship Partner - RBG WB

    YES BANK LTD
    05.2010 - 07.2011

    Sales Executive - Branch Banking

    HDFC BANK LTD.
    04.2009 - 04.2010

    Sales Executive - Business Banking

    HDFC BANK LTD.
    04.2008 - 03.2009

    Relationship Executive - Business Banking

    ICICI BANK LTD
    02.2007 - 04.2008

    Relationship Officer

    HBL GLOBAL PVT LTD, HDFC Bank Limited
    01.2006 - 02.2007

    Assistant Supervisor

    I - CALLZ SERVICES PVT LTD
    05.2005 - 01.2006

    Graduation - Commerce

    Calcutta University

    Higher Secondary Examination -

    W.B.C.H.S.E

    Secondary Examination -

    W.B.B.S
    Kaushik Gupta