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Manish D. Pandey

Manish D. Pandey

MUMBAI

Summary

Dynamic financial services professional with over two decades of experience in establishing and managing Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), specializing in distribution, underwriting, and operations team management. Proven track record of driving business expansion through the development of distribution channels, launching new branches, and optimizing disbursement processes to achieve significant business success. Expertise in identifying growth opportunities and implementing strategic initiatives ensures sustained organizational achievements. Committed to delivering exceptional results by leading large teams and fostering a culture of excellence across diverse enterprises.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Zonal Head - Business & Collections

Muthoot Fincorp Ltd
6 2023 - Current
  • Achieved significant milestones with 1,400+ logins, 650 sanctions, and 60 crores disbursement.
  • Revamped business strategy to expand Loan against Property, Home Loans, Commercial Purchase, LRD, Two-Wheeler Loans, and Gold Loans, Gold Coins business by 400% through direct and cross-business team collaboration across Western India, showcasing leadership and team management skills.
  • Guided and supported a team of State Heads, Cluster Heads, and Branch Managers to exceed quarterly targets.
  • Fostered a culture of accountability and innovation, leading to enhanced productivity and profitability.
  • Expertly organised and mentored a new team in a short four-month timeline, leading to a boost in productivity and an improvement in monthly contributions.
  • Streamlined the Western market hiring process with the new HR Manager, resulting in a 30% decrease in time to fill, and improved talent acquisition quality.

Vice President Sales & Collections

Motilal Oswal Home Loans Ltd.
2 2021 - 7 2022
  • Handling Team of 200 people. Identifying new Sales Distribution through channels and direct Marketing for Affordable Home Loans, Loan against Property
  • Handling AUM 2400 Cr for Infant, High Value, Bucket X to Bucket 90 accounts.
  • Closely working with HOD team and giving regular market feedback to improve product and policy updating, to empower the business team.
  • Have worked in converting the life cycle of loan application to digital platform.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.

Regional Head - Business & Collections - HL & LAP

IKF Finance Ltd.
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Started New Vertical of Laon Against Property in West Market,
  • Increased revenue by identifying new business opportunities and closing high-value deals.
  • Improved regional performance by implementing strategic sales initiatives and effective team management.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, setting clear expectations and supporting employee development initiatives.
  • Implemented targeted marketing strategies to boost Home Loan and LAP business in Western India, resulting in increase in loan disbursements and market penetration.
  • Managed a high-performing team of State Head, Cluster Head, and Branch Managers, resulting in improvement in overall productivity and efficiency.

Regional Business Head

KIFS Housing Finance Ltd.
09.2017 - 02.2021
  • Efficiently oversaw branch business across the west for Home Loan and LAP Business, leading to improvement in operational efficiency and a decrease in turnaround time for loan processing
  • Handling Team of 200 people
  • Identifying new Sales Distribution through channels and direct Marketing
  • Handling AUM 2400 Cr for Infant, High Value, Bucket X to Bucket 90 accounts
  • Closely working with HOD team and giving regular market feedback to improve product and policy updating, to empower the business team
  • Identifying Location to Launch branches Across Region
  • Hiring People in Sales, Credit, Operation
  • Managing Sales Distribution, Credit Underwriting and Operations for the Zone
  • Managing 33 branches in West Zone
  • Handling AUM 230 Cr
  • Underwriting & Sanctioning the Loan application - L2 Level
  • Approving the Legal and Technical Deviations in offered collateral.

Regional Sales Manager

Bajaj Finserv Ltd.
05.2016 - 09.2017

• Managing D2C business through set of Sales Team in Central India Expansion of Distribution through identifying new Territory and opening Branches.

• Daily, weekly and monthly monitoring of Business across region and follow - up with RCM/ZCM/NCM for cases appraisals and sanctions.

• Cross-sell Selling of Life and General Insurance products.

• Regular Training the Team on Credit and Product Policy.

• Launched 7 new Location in Central India

Cluster Head

Au Financiers India Ltd.
10.2014 - 05.2016
  • Maximized revenue growth with strategic planning, market analysis, and targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Evaluated performance metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement in customer service standards.
  • Led successful projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Built a culture of excellence within the team by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and celebrating success.

Branch Head

HDB Financial Services Ltd
09.2011 - 10.2014

Branch Manager

Barclays Finance India Ltd.
03.2008 - 09.2011

Branch Manager

Citi Financial Consumer Finance India Ltd/Branch Network
11.2004 - 03.2008

Education

Master of Business Administration - BusinessManagement

Acedemy Europe University
Germany
2025

M.D. - Masters Certifications

International Business Management Institute
Berlin - Germany
2020

Skills

  • Business strategy
  • Revenue growth
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Performance evaluation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Operational efficiency
  • Client relationship management
  • Sales distribution

Accomplishments

  • Best Zonal Head - Pan India Awarded in April'25 - Muthoot Fincorp Ltd.
  • Certificate of Recognition, 04/2024, Muthoot Fincorp Ltd
  • Operational Excellence, 05/2018, KIFS Housing Finance Ltd

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

linkedin.com/in/manish-pandey-3b6372187

Personal Information

Education

other

Timeline

Regional Head - Business & Collections - HL & LAP

IKF Finance Ltd.
08.2022 - 06.2023

Regional Business Head

KIFS Housing Finance Ltd.
09.2017 - 02.2021

Regional Sales Manager

Bajaj Finserv Ltd.
05.2016 - 09.2017

Cluster Head

Au Financiers India Ltd.
10.2014 - 05.2016

Branch Head

HDB Financial Services Ltd
09.2011 - 10.2014

Branch Manager

Barclays Finance India Ltd.
03.2008 - 09.2011

Branch Manager

Citi Financial Consumer Finance India Ltd/Branch Network
11.2004 - 03.2008

Master of Business Administration - BusinessManagement

Acedemy Europe University

M.D. - Masters Certifications

International Business Management Institute

Zonal Head - Business & Collections

Muthoot Fincorp Ltd
6 2023 - Current

Vice President Sales & Collections

Motilal Oswal Home Loans Ltd.
2 2021 - 7 2022
Manish D. Pandey