Meenakshi Pawar
Chief Operating Officer
Gurgaon
Summary
Implements strategic and tactical marketing campaigns to drive engagement and sales. Bringing solid history of success in boosting program operations efficiency, conversion rates and performance. Well-versed in both online and traditional marketing approaches.
A Seasoned Banking Professional with over 14 years of rich & extensive experience in diverse banking & business development domains. Deep involvement in the decision-making processes; innate capability to drive business revenues via risk management, forecast & accurate analysis of financial data and marketing skills. Expertise in identifying areas of strength & weaknesses in the financial function, driving controllership of business operations, trends, budgeting, forecasting, project feasibility and investments to improve efficiency, increase cost saving, productivity & bottom-line.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Altaneo Finance Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Overseeing day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring timely delivery of projects and streamlined workflows.
- Developing and implementing recommendations for service improvement.
- Streamlining operations by implementing efficient processes and systems, leading to increased productivity and cost savings.
- Enhancing company reputation by establishing strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance by developing policies in line with industry best practices to mitigate risks associated with legal or ethical violations.
- Expanding company''s market presence by identifying new business opportunities and executing strategic partnerships.
- Making large-scale financial decisions and supervising company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
- Collaborating with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Senior Business Development Manager
State Bank of India
05.2020 - 12.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving issues promptly and implementing feedback-driven improvements.
- Conducted market research to identify industry trends and inform strategic decisions for growth.
- Streamlined internal processes related to lead generation and prospecting tactics, reducing time spent on administrative tasks.
- Delivered presentations at conferences and trade shows, showcasing products/services and generating leads.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in business development, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Increased sales revenue by strategically identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Deputy Manager of Operations
State Bank of India, SBI
09.2017 - 04.2020
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Led process improvement projects that resulted in increased efficiency and reduced waste within the operations department.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing issues promptly and implementing service improvements.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms for goods and services procurement.
Assistant Manager of Business Development
State Bank of India
05.2014 - 09.2017
- Interacted with external service providers and correspondents like, beneficiary bank / issuing bank regarding any clarification with respect to Trade transactions.
- Played an integral role in developing new product offerings by collaborating with research and development teams, ensuring a strong market fit for launch.
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and establishing strategic partnerships.
- Organized successful trade shows and events to showcase company offerings, expanding industry network connections.
- Assessed the creditworthiness of exporters and evaluated the financing options available
Probationary Officer
State Bank of India
05.2012 - 04.2014
- Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute successful product launches and promotions.
- Provided support to the sales team by creating engaging sales collateral and presentations that effectively communicated product benefits.
Probationary Assistant Manager-Trade Finance
Corporation Bank (now Union Bank of India)
- 04.2012
Career Counsellor and Center Head
Avalon Aviation Academy
08.2008 - 08.2010
Education
MBA - Marketing
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Delhi 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Finance
London Business School
London UK 04.2001 - 04.2023
MBA - undefined
Sikkim Manipal Technical University
B.Sc., Top ten students at college level - undefined
Miranda House College, University of Delhi
Skills
Treasury Management
Certification
FRM (GARP) 2023
Accomplishments
- Represented State Bank of India at Dubai (UAE) annual Food Exhibition to promote rice exporters of India
- Organized & led two exporter's meet (MSME division) and contributed towards a business growth of $125 million
- Organized & led a fair to promote MSME products in Taraori, India
Additional Information
Working as an effective business partner in strategizing and driving the implementation of critical operational and regulatory practices for the bank. Using expert knowledge of investment markets to create profitable financial strategies. Supporting clients in setting clear financial goals with plans to achieve them and maintaining proper asset mix and investment strategy best suited to clients' needs. Analyzing market trends and conditions to provide informed advice to customers. Calculating financial risk, took precautions to mitigate unwanted consequences. Evaluating monthly variances, identifying accountability for budgetary slack & reason of variance, and devising appropriate control measure to avoid future recurrence. Managing a gamut of activities- forex treasury, account receivables/payables: Optimal mix of borrowings and negotiation with clients for better margins. Forex Management - Hedging instruments. Credit Rating - management discussions with rating team. Ensuring FEMA compliance with respect to foreign remittances (EDPMS & IDPMS).
Awardsrecognition
- Received 19 appreciation certificates in the last 3 Financial years, from different higher management officials, for performing best in several fields of banking
- Attained highest Human Resource ranking of the organization, i.e., AAA, two times, in last 5 financial years and second highest i.e., AA, in rest of the years
- Honored with an appreciation certificate for suggesting a new app requirement for foreign currency booking/trading for MSME clients
- Bagged TF Manager Award in FY 2021-22, for excellent work done in sourcing a new business of USD 125 million
- Awarded as Best Officer in Deputy Manager rank in FY 2019-20
- Ranked among top 1% (All India rank 13) of the candidates who appeared for SBI PO (Probationary Officer) examination, for recruitment in State Bank of India, at all India level
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/23/1988
Languages
English
Hindi
French-Beginner
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Altaneo Finance Pvt Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Senior Business Development Manager
State Bank of India
05.2020 - 12.2023
Deputy Manager of Operations
State Bank of India, SBI
09.2017 - 04.2020
Assistant Manager of Business Development
State Bank of India
05.2014 - 09.2017
Probationary Officer
State Bank of India
05.2012 - 04.2014
Career Counsellor and Center Head
Avalon Aviation Academy
08.2008 - 08.2010
MBA - Marketing
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Finance
London Business School
04.2001 - 04.2023
Probationary Assistant Manager-Trade Finance
Corporation Bank (now Union Bank of India)
- 04.2012
MBA - undefined
Sikkim Manipal Technical University
B.Sc., Top ten students at college level - undefined
Miranda House College, University of Delhi
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