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NEETU SHARMA

Bangalore

Summary

With a distinguished 19+ year career across credit card collections, sales, retail branch banking, and fintech collections, I have a proven track record of driving transformational outcomes in highly competitive environments. Adept at building high-performance teams, optimizing vendor partnerships, and executing cost-saving initiatives, I am recognized for my ability to enhance operational efficiency and foster compliance. My exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and multitasking skills have consistently led to superior customer service and operational excellence. A results-oriented leader, I thrive in dynamic environments, leveraging strategic vision and operational insight to drive growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Country Head Recovery & Operations -

Finnable Credit Private Limited
Bangalore
01.2024 - Current
  • Effectively managing PAN INDIA recovery.
  • Have set up vendor teams across PAN INDIA's major locations.
  • From a ROR of 0.65%, I have been able to scale up to 0.85% of ROR.
  • Have automated the end-to-end settlement module on our CRM.
  • Automated the reports of settlements and individual productivity.
  • Initiated digital collections comms to customers for better reach and contact.

Country Head Recovery & Operations

ZestMoney
Bangalore
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Effectively manage PAN INDIA recovery and operations, ensuring efficient and timely collection processes.
  • Spearhead the automation and development of reporting, settlement systems, and payment link generation, streamlining the collections workflow.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a comprehensive CRM system for capturing and tracking all collection activities.
  • Successfully build the PAN INDIA team by strategically hiring Zonal Managers (ZMs) and vendors across various locations.
  • Implement the Multi-shot settlement process, optimizing collection outcomes.
  • Introduced the CIBIL Null process to enhance payment collection from the settled customer base.
  • Streamline customer service management, Quality Team, and Control and Compliance team for seamless collaboration.
  • Design and execute strategic campaigns for digital collection, significantly improving collection rates from 8% to 19% over a period.
  • Demonstrate exceptional performance in maintaining the Return on Revenue (ROR%) at 1.56% from .90%, even during adverse internal and external scenarios.
  • Exhibit strong people management skills, effectively managing and minimizing attrition within the team.

Project Highlights:

  • CMS (Collections Management System) on Salesforce: Drove the development and optimization of the Collections Management System on Salesforce, enabling efficient data management and workflow automation.
  • Payment Links Automation and Posting: Automated the payment links generation and posting process, improving collection speed and accuracy.
  • Flexi Settlement Model: Implemented a flexible settlement model to accommodate diverse customer needs and improve overall settlement efficiency.
  • App Changes for Customers in Collections: Collaborated with the technical team to make necessary application changes, enhancing the collections process for customers.
  • PTP (Promise to Pay) File Automation: Automated the PTP file generation and tracking for better monitoring and control over promised payments.
  • Risk Data Model for Collections: Worked closely with the Data Science team to create a risk data model, enabling better decision-making in the collections process.

Head - Banking Relationships

HDFC Bank Ltd
Bangalore
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Successfully managed a portfolio worth INR 450 Crores in Assets Under Management (AUM) with a dedicated team of 4 Relationship Managers (RM) and 2 Investment and Customer Relationship Managers (ICRM).
  • Proactively drove the implementation of monthly and yearly product-specific sales plans, effectively optimizing the performance of the Branch sales force.
  • Strategically aligned the Key Result Areas (KRA) of RM and ICRM team members with a centralized sales plan, ensuring cohesive and focused efforts towards achieving sales targets.
  • Demonstrated a strong commitment to compliance and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations while executing the sales plan, maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct.
  • Commendably mentored and guided the team, resulting in two team members qualifying for the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) recognition, acknowledging their outstanding performance in the financial services industry.

Senior Manager - Credit Card Collections

HDFC Bank Ltd
Bangalore
06.2007 - 01.2021
  • Successfully managed a portfolio worth INR 450 Crores in Assets Under Management (AUM) with a dedicated team of 4 Relationship Managers (RM) and 2 Investment and Customer Relationship Managers (ICRM).
  • Proactively drove the implementation of monthly and yearly product-specific sales plans, effectively optimizing the performance of the Branch sales force.
  • Strategically aligned the Key Result Areas (KRA) of RM and ICRM team members with a centralized sales plan, ensuring cohesive and focused efforts towards achieving sales targets.
  • Demonstrated a strong commitment to compliance and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations while executing the sales plan, maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct.
  • Commendably mentored and guided the team, resulting in two team members qualifying for the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) recognition, acknowledging their outstanding performance in the financial services industry.

Senior Bank Officer

Standard Chartered Bank
Delhi
01.2005 - 06.2007
  • Contacting customers regarding overdue payments and outstanding debts.
  • Negotiating repayment plans and settlement options with customers.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all collection activities.
  • Resolving customer inquiries and addressing concerns related to collections.
  • Escalating complex cases or issues to the collections manager.
  • Implementing collection strategies to meet monthly targets.
  • Working closely with other departments, such as customer service and finance, to coordinate collection efforts.
  • Ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and company policies.
  • Regularly updating and reporting on the status of collections efforts to the management team.
  • Following up on promised payments and monitoring payment arrangements.
  • Identifying potential risks and suggesting improvements to the collections process.
  • Providing feedback to the team to improve overall collection performance.
  • Utilizing collection software and tools effectively to manage accounts and track progress.
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of collection campaigns and strategies.
  • Conducting skip tracing and locating customers with delinquent accounts.
  • Staying informed about changes in regulations and industry best practices related to collections.

Education

MBA - Customer Relationship Management

Symbiosis
Pune

B.C.A -

Rajiv Academy For Technology & Management

XII -

Kendriya Vidyalaya School
Mathura

Skills

  • Team Leadership & Motivation
  • Data Analysis & Performance Tracking
  • Vendor Management & Compliance
  • Productivity Enhancement Strategies
  • Relationship Management
  • Operations & General Management
  • Cost Management & Revenue Optimization
  • Strategy Development & Execution
  • Multi-Site Operations Management
  • Windows, MS Office, & Database Management
  • Successfully implemented automation solutions in the collection process, leading to a significant reduction in man-hours

Languages

  • English, Hindi
  • Marital Status : Married

Additional Information

  • Consistently recognized for outstanding performance over the past 12 years at HDFC Bank.
  • Awarded "Key Performer" for 5 consecutive years.
  • Achieved key recognition for increasing lien collections from INR 4 lakhs to INR 18 lakhs, maintaining consistency in performance.
  • Selected as part of HDFC Bank's "Talent Pool" for 5 years.
  • At Standard Chartered, awarded Best Performance three times.
  • Achieved and maintained the best ROR in the country, with 3% for early charge-offs and 0.28% for vintage charge-offs.
  • Recognized as the Best Leader at ZestMoney for the 2022-2023 period.

Timeline

Country Head Recovery & Operations -

Finnable Credit Private Limited
01.2024 - Current

Country Head Recovery & Operations

ZestMoney
01.2021 - 01.2024

Head - Banking Relationships

HDFC Bank Ltd
05.2019 - 01.2021

Senior Manager - Credit Card Collections

HDFC Bank Ltd
06.2007 - 01.2021

Senior Bank Officer

Standard Chartered Bank
01.2005 - 06.2007

MBA - Customer Relationship Management

Symbiosis

B.C.A -

Rajiv Academy For Technology & Management

XII -

Kendriya Vidyalaya School
NEETU SHARMA