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Neelam Neelakanta

Neelam Neelakanta

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in client services at SBM Bank India Ltd, excelling in KYC and AML compliance. Proven track record in portfolio management and operational efficiency, driving revenue growth through effective client relationship management. Adept at navigating complex regulatory environments while ensuring superior service delivery and stakeholder communication.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Vice President- Client Services

SBM bank India Ltd
09.2021 - Current
  • Facilitated transaction order collection from clients through email and branches, ensuring completeness and accuracy of instructions while processing orders in accordance with regulatory and compliance guidelines.
  • SOP and compliance management.
  • Opening of accounts in compliance with KYC and AML norms, risk profiling and assisting with the onboarding of clients.
  • Daily reconciliation of internal accounts, and assisting in the audit.
  • Correspond with customers to obtain information and/or supporting documentation.
  • Client servicing and portfolio management of HNI clients.
  • High-value transaction monitoring.
  • Review KYC records for accuracy, completeness, and validity.
  • Where applicable, escalate concerns using proper channels.
  • Communicate daily updates to the key stakeholders.

Manager- Client Services

Axis Bank Ltd
BENGALURU
08.2010 - 09.2021

Corporate Banking Trade Finance & Foreign Exchange Operations

  • Trade Finance & Foreign Exchange Operations
  • fee income generation through services like remittances.
  • Verification of documents received under a letter of credit from foreign banks.
  • Responsible for superior operational efficiency, KYC, AML, control, and compliance with regard to international trade transactions.
  • Assisting in internal and external audits, and quality analysis of day-to-day transactions.
  • Audit of documents to check that processed documents are in line with legal and regulatory framework
  • Primarily responsible for the smooth operational execution of international trade transactions.
  • Issuance of Letters of Credit.
  • Handling of Bills under Letters of Credit & on Collection Basis.
  • Daily reconciliation of Nostro accounts
  • Direct Import, service payments.
  • Portfolio management for high profile Forex clients

Administration – Bangalore circle

  • Coordinate with over 115 branches in Bangalore for various daily/ weekly and monthly reports & provide accurate and timely response to internal and external customers
  • Delivering events on time, within budget, that meet expectations.
  • Organize training sessions for various bank verticals, and coordinate with the CRES department for the new branch opening and hand-holding.
  • Handling payables in accordance with the standard process guidelines.
  • Revenue optimization and cost control by negotiating with various vendors.

Branch Banking Operations.

  • Handling non-cash transactions, like DD/Cheque, fund transfer, salary upload, etc. In the Finacle application.
  • Register verification of EOD cash position, instruments issued, etc.
  • Responsible for customer account management, branch audit, and compliance.
  • Authorization of all the domestic remittances, like NEFT and RTGS.
  • Responsible for closing SR (Service Request) within TAT.
  • Ensure smooth functioning of the branch.
  • Responsible for monitoring business, compliance and operations.
  • Relationship Management for a Portfolio of customers, cross selling of Investment products like Mutual Fund, Insurance & Current account & Saving account.
  • Deepening of existing Current account & saving account relationship.

Documentation Officer

Bharathi Associates
Hassan
01.2010 - 08.2010
  • Copy, scan and store documents.
  • Check for accuracy and edit files, like contracts.
  • Review and update technical documents.
  • Distribute project-related copies to internal teams.
  • File documents in physical and digital records.
  • Create templates for future use
  • Retrieve files as requested by employees and client.
  • Manage the flow of documentation within the organization.
  • Maintain confidentiality around sensitive information and terms of agreement.
  • Prepare ad-hoc reports on projects as needed

Education

MBA - Human Resource Management

Visveshwariah Technological University

CCFE -

Indian Institute of Banking and Finance

Certificate course - mutual fund distribution

NISM

Certificate course - Transaction monitoring and Suspicious transaction reporting

NISM

Certificate course - Become a Kaizen event specialist

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Skills

  • Portfolio Management
  • Communication
  • KYC and AML
  • Order management
  • Escalation handling
  • Revenue Management, reporting and Analysis
  • Compliance and Operation management
  • Client Relationship management

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that above particulars of information and facts stated are true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Timeline

Associate Vice President- Client Services

SBM bank India Ltd
09.2021 - Current

Manager- Client Services

Axis Bank Ltd
08.2010 - 09.2021

Documentation Officer

Bharathi Associates
01.2010 - 08.2010

MBA - Human Resource Management

Visveshwariah Technological University

CCFE -

Indian Institute of Banking and Finance

Certificate course - mutual fund distribution

NISM

Certificate course - Transaction monitoring and Suspicious transaction reporting

NISM

Certificate course - Become a Kaizen event specialist

udemy
Neelam Neelakanta