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Mahua Dutta

Mahua Dutta

Strategic HNI Relationship Manager Expert in Wealth Advisory, Working Capital Solutions, KYC/AML Compliance & Audit Readiness
Kolkata

Summary

Finance professional with over 13 years of experience in wealth management, risk analysis, business development, and credit appraisal. Adept at assessing financial risks, managing portfolios, and delivering customized financial solutions. Strong leadership and compliance expertise with a track record of enhancing institutional lending and operational efficiencies

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Preferred Relation Manager HNW

HDFC Bank Limited
06.2025 - Current

Client Relationship Management :

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for HNI clients, delivering personalized banking solutions.
  • Understand client profiles, financial goals, and risk appetite to recommend suitable products.


Compliance & Risk Oversight :

  • Ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory guidelines (RBI, SEBI, etc.)
  • Conduct periodic reviews of client accounts to identify and mitigate potential risks.
  • Monitor transactions for suspicious activity and escalate as per AML protocols.


KYC & Documentation :

  • Oversee the onboarding of new clients with complete KYC documentation, in line with regulatory standards.
  • Perform periodic KYC refresh and enhanced due diligence for high-risk accounts.
  • Maintain accurate and updated records to support audit readiness.

Affluent Banking : Network Coverage Service RM

Axis Bank Limited (Then Citi Bank)
01.2024 - 05.2025

Audit Preparedness:

  • Collaborate with internal audit teams during branch audits and compliance checks.
  • Address audit observations and implement corrective actions promptly.
  • Maintain documentation trails to ensure transparency and accountability.


Cross-functional Collaboration :

  • Liaise with compliance, legal, and risk teams to resolve client issues and ensure regulatory alignment.
  • Participate in training sessions on AML/KYC/ Forex/ NR updates and audit best practices.


Migration Management :

  • Led end-to-end client migration processes, including onboarding to new platforms, system upgrades, and product transitions.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams (Operations, IT, Compliance) to ensure timely execution of migration phases.
  • Developed and maintained migration trackers, client communication plans, and escalation matrices.

Client Servicing & Relationship Management :

  • Acted as the primary point of contact for clients during migration, resolving queries related to account setup, transaction processing, and platform navigation.
  • Delivered proactive service updates and ensured clients were informed of timelines, changes, and impacts.
  • Conducted post-migration reviews to gather feedback and identify service improvement areas.


Reporting & Analytics :

  • Generated service performance reports, client feedback summaries, and migration success metrics for senior management.
  • Identified trends in client queries and proposed process enhancements to reduce friction.


Risk & Compliance Alignment :

  • Ensured all migration activities complied with internal policies and external regulatory requirements (KYC/AML, data privacy, etc.).
  • Supported documentation checks and validation during onboarding and migration.
  • Flagged and escalated any suspicious activity or compliance gaps to relevant teams.


Stakeholder Collaboration :

  • Partnered with Relationship Managers, Product Heads, and Technology teams to align client expectations with delivery capabilities.
  • Participated in internal workshops and training sessions to stay updated on system changes and regulatory updates.



Business Development Manager

Kotak Mahindra Bank
12.2022 - 12.2023

Working Capital Solutions & Credit Structuring :

  • Assess client working capital needs and structure appropriate financing products (e.g., Cash Credit, Overdrafts, Bill Discounting, Trade Finance).
  • Recommend tailored solutions such as Supply Chain Finance, Dealer Financing, Invoice Discounting, and Channel Financing.
  • Monitor utilization of working capital limits and ensure timely renewals and enhancements.


Portfolio & Risk Management :

  • Track portfolio performance including asset quality, limit utilization, and early warning signals.
  • Conduct periodic credit reviews and risk assessments of dealers and anchor clients.
  • Ensure compliance with internal credit policies and regulatory guidelines.


Business Development & Revenue Generation :

  • Identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities across trade, treasury, and transaction banking products.
  • Drive growth in working capital book through acquisition of new dealer relationships and expansion of existing programs.
  • Collaborate with product teams to develop customized solutions for industry-specific needs.


Compliance & Documentation :

  • Ensure complete and accurate documentation for credit facilities, dealer onboarding, and KYC/AML compliance.
  • Coordinate with legal and compliance teams to address regulatory requirements and mitigate risks.
  • Support internal and external audits with required documentation and responses.


Service Delivery & Issue Resolution :

  • Provide end-to-end support to dealers and anchor clients for transaction execution, limit setup, and operational queries.
  • Resolve service issues promptly and escalate complex cases to relevant departments.
  • Maintain high service standards to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.

Team Lead

Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited
10.2011 - 12.2022

Dealer Network Management :

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with anchor clients and their dealer/distributor ecosystem.
  • Onboard new dealers under anchor-led programs, ensuring smooth documentation and credit evaluation.
  • Act as a liaison between anchor corporates and their dealers to facilitate financing solutions and resolve service issues.
  • Disbursing Trade Advances and regular adjustment of cases agaisnt the advances.
  • Monitoring carry forward of Trade Advance balances above Interest Free Period and calculation and collection of interest accured, if any.


Quality Assurance & Evaluation :

  • Monitor customer service interactions across channels (calls, emails, chats, in-person) to assess adherence to service standards.
  • Conduct regular audits of service transactions to identify gaps, errors, or non-compliance with internal policies.
  • Evaluate frontline staff performance using scorecards and predefined quality parameters.


Data Analysis & Reporting :

  • Analyze service quality metrics (e.g., First Call Resolution, Net Promoter Score, Customer Satisfaction Index).
  • Prepare detailed reports highlighting trends, recurring issues, and areas for improvement.
  • Present findings to senior management with actionable recommendations


Process Improvement :

  • Identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks in service delivery and propose process enhancements.
  • Collaborate with operations and training teams to redesign workflows for better customer experience.
  • Implement feedback loops to ensure continuous improvement.


Training & Coaching :

  • Provide feedback and coaching to customer-facing teams based on quality assessments.
  • Assist in designing training modules focused on service excellence and compliance.
  • Conduct refresher sessions to reinforce service protocols and soft skills.


Complaint & Escalation Analysis :

  • Review escalated complaints to understand root causes and prevent recurrence.
  • Work with grievance redressal teams to ensure timely and satisfactory resolution.
  • Track resolution timelines and customer feedback post-escalation.


Compliance & Risk Monitoring :

  • Ensure service delivery aligns with regulatory requirements (e.g., KYC norms, data privacy laws).
  • Flag any deviations or potential risks to compliance teams.
  • Support internal and external audits related to service quality.


Stakeholder Engagement :

  • Liaise with business units, customer service, and compliance teams to align quality goals.
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings to share insights and drive service excellence initiatives.


Education

PG Certification in Data Analytics With GEN AI - Advanced Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Gen AI

E & ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati
Guwahati
04.2001 -

MBA - Finance And Marketing

ICFAI
Kolkata, India
04.2001 -

CMA Intermediate - Finance

Cost And Management Accountants of India
Kolkata, India
04.2001 -

B.Com Hons - Accounting And Finance

Sivanath Sastri College
Kolkata
04.2001 -

Skills

✅ Financial Planning & Reporting✅ Risk Analysis & Portfolio Management✅ Credit Appraisal & NPA Management✅ Business Development & Lead Generation✅ Compliance & Regulatory Management✅ MIS Reporting & Data Analytics✅ Team Leadership,Training and Development

Timeline

Preferred Relation Manager HNW

HDFC Bank Limited
06.2025 - Current

Affluent Banking : Network Coverage Service RM

Axis Bank Limited (Then Citi Bank)
01.2024 - 05.2025

Business Development Manager

Kotak Mahindra Bank
12.2022 - 12.2023

Team Lead

Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited
10.2011 - 12.2022

PG Certification in Data Analytics With GEN AI - Advanced Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Gen AI

E & ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati
04.2001 -

MBA - Finance And Marketing

ICFAI
04.2001 -

CMA Intermediate - Finance

Cost And Management Accountants of India
04.2001 -

B.Com Hons - Accounting And Finance

Sivanath Sastri College
04.2001 -
Mahua DuttaStrategic HNI Relationship Manager Expert in Wealth Advisory, Working Capital Solutions, KYC/AML Compliance & Audit Readiness