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travelling, playing games
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Nirmal Kumar Hegde

Banking And Finance
Bangalore

Summary

Experienced with strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership. Utilizes innovative approaches to drive organizational growth and optimize performance. Track record of effective decision-making and adept at navigating complex business environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief General Manager

Play Arena Sports and Adventure Pvt. Ltd.
05.2025 - 12.2025

I was overseeing HR, Operations, Finance and customer relations. The company got 275 employees with annual turnover of Rs.27 cr.

I have ensured that right person is heading the right divn and fixed target for various divns where performance can be quantified and other parameters like cleanliness, compliance level, timely completion etc as targets where performance cannot be quantified in units.

I have also reviewed the performance and corrective action are being taken to ensure corporate goal is achieved.

Incentive schemes are drawn so that, employees are motived to achieve the target.

General Manager

Karnataka Bank Ltd.
05.2021 - 02.2025

In my last assignment in the bank i worked as Head of Internal Audit and Chief of Internal Vigilance officer.

I have streamlined the interna audit procedure and automated the internal audit process. The polices are modified as per the requirement of regulators and to comply with internal Board directions.

I have liasoned with regulators and statutory auditors. I have evaluated the performance of concurrent auditors and ensured Bank submits the compliance to Board and regulators with regard to internal inspection, RBI annual inspection, statutory auditors report, Internal control on Financial reporting with in the stipulated time.

Undertaken constant, continuous and surprise audit of branches, offices.

Chief Compliance Officer

Karnatka Bank Ltd.
05.2017 - 03.2021
  • Enhanced regulatory compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures.
  • Provided expert guidance on complex compliance issues, enabling informed decision-making at the executive level.
  • Mentored junior staff members by offering insights into complex compliance-related problems while promoting professional development opportunities.
  • Implemented robust monitoring systems to identify areas of concern and ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
  • Ensured timely response to regulators and RMPs are monitored closely so that they do not recur.
  • Compliance test done periodically to sensitise the staff on compliance matters.
  • Participated in numerous conferences held by Regulator and other bodies
  • Investigations were carried out and report submitted Board and Regulators
  • Worked without favour or fear
  • Actively participated in industry committees or associations for better understanding of trends affecting peers in similar roles.
  • Ensured timely completion of all regulatory filings, maintaining a strong reputation with governing bodies.
  • Led successful audits and examinations, demonstrating the company''s commitment to transparency and accountability.

Head Midcorporate and Agri Divn

Karnataka Bank Ltd.
05.2015 - 03.2017

Headed Midcorporate divn of the bank. The job invovled underwriting loans, Followup of credit portfolio.

Headed agri Divn. of the Bank. The job included preparing MIS, achieving agri target, holding conferences, visiting branches, recovery of non performing assets, underwriting loans.

Preparing schemes for MSME and Agri sector.

Preparation of Polices on MSME, Agriculture sectors

Schmes to SHGS, achievement of agricuture target of 18% and priority sector adavances.

Monitoring BCs activities, acheving targets under weaker section.

Was monitoring entire mid corporate loans of bank which had more than 40% portfolio of advances.




Regional Head

Karnataka Bank Ltd
04.2010 - 03.2012
  • Increased revenue by identifying new business opportunities and closing high-value deals.
  • Improved regional performance by implementing strategic sales initiatives and effective team management.
  • Expanded market presence with targeted marketing campaigns and strong customer relationship building.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, setting clear expectations and supporting employee development initiatives.
  • The branches located in undevided Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and few branches in Karnataka. In total 41 branches were under Hyderabad region at that time with a turnover Rs.2306 cr.
  • Identified places for opening branches in Orissa and Andhra Pradesh and opened many branches


Education

Company Secretary Inter
05-2010

M.com -

Mangalore University
Mangalore
04.2001 -

BBA -

Vivekananda College
Puttur, Dakshina Kannada
04.2001 -

Skills

- I have handled HR Management, Corporate Governance, Operational Management, organised various conferences

travelling, playing games

I love to play cricket, shuttle cock and table tennis. 

I have travelled through out India and few places in USA, Srilanka, Dubai, Singapore, Thailand, Nepal

Timeline

Chief General Manager

Play Arena Sports and Adventure Pvt. Ltd.
05.2025 - 12.2025

General Manager

Karnataka Bank Ltd.
05.2021 - 02.2025

Chief Compliance Officer

Karnatka Bank Ltd.
05.2017 - 03.2021

Head Midcorporate and Agri Divn

Karnataka Bank Ltd.
05.2015 - 03.2017

Regional Head

Karnataka Bank Ltd
04.2010 - 03.2012

M.com -

Mangalore University
04.2001 -

BBA -

Vivekananda College
04.2001 -

Company Secretary Inter
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