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Muralidhar Lekharaju

Banking
Hyderabad

Summary

Accomplished Operations Head with a proven track record at Axis Bank, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction through strategic workforce planning and organizational development. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly reduced costs and improved team productivity by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration. Expert in operations management and staff training, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and leadership skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Operations Head

Axis Bank
05.2022 - Current


  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent oversight of daily operations and thorough documentation practices.
  • Mentored staff members, providing guidance and support that led to enhanced professional development and increased job satisfaction.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, empowering employees to identify areas for optimization and implement innovative solutions.
  • Analyzed performance metrics and identified key areas for improvement, leading to optimized processes across the organization.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to team members, promoting professional growth and development.
  • Built strong relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels, fostering collaboration between departments for optimal results.
  • Designed training programs for employees that resulted in increased skills proficiency and higher workplace morale.
  • Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and policies, resulting in improved productivity and reduced costs.
  • Mentored employees and offered constructive feedback for performance improvement.
  • Handling a team of 60 members


Senior Manager

Axis Bank
05.2014 - 04.2022
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
  • Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
  • CCGO : Centralized CTS Clearing Grid Operations
  • Ensure timely presentation of all Outward Instruments
  • Ensure timely submission of Inward Returns
  • Outward upload to Finacle, Release and early regularization of funds.
  • Inward Zone Processing in Finacle.
  • Co-ordination with Branches / Banks / NPCI / RBI
  • Reconciliation of Outward Presentation.
  • Daily / Monthly MIS - Updating and publishing to Management.
  • Saved ( Crores of Rupees ) by researching and implementing cost-saving initiatives and creating fresh new approaches to long-standing problems.
  • Better Man-Power Management
  • Process Analysis and simplification

Manager Operations

Axis Bank
05.2010 - 05.2014
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Effectively handled around 1000 ATM's in Chennai Circle.
  • Daily analysis of Cash-Requirement per ATM and indenting to Currency Chest.
  • Co-ordination with Cash Replenishment agencies.
  • Monthly surprise cash-audit at ATM's.
  • Co-ordination with Security and Care-taking agencies for better upkeep of all ATM's.
  • ATM wise transaction reconciliation .
  • Daily / Monthly MIS updation and publishing to Management.

Executive Operations

Axis Bank
07.2007 - 04.2010


  • Enhanced customer satisfaction levels by addressing operational issues proactively and resolving customer complaints promptly.


Senior Executive

ICICI Home Finance Company
07.2004 - 05.2007

Retail Asset Operations Group


Scrutinizing of Loan Documents

Disbursement of Loans and Payments.

Updating of Loan details in Finnone application.

Co-ordination with Credit / Sales team.

Timely publishing of MIS to management.

Education

MBA - Banking And Financial Support Services

Alagappa University
Chennai, India
04.2001 -

Computer Science

Silverline Institute of Technology
Chennai, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Little Flower Degree College
Hyderabad, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Organizational Development

Timeline

Operations Head

Axis Bank
05.2022 - Current

Senior Manager

Axis Bank
05.2014 - 04.2022

Manager Operations

Axis Bank
05.2010 - 05.2014

Executive Operations

Axis Bank
07.2007 - 04.2010

Senior Executive

ICICI Home Finance Company
07.2004 - 05.2007

MBA - Banking And Financial Support Services

Alagappa University
04.2001 -

Computer Science

Silverline Institute of Technology
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Little Flower Degree College
04.2001 -
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