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NIRMIT ACHARYA

Project Manager
Mumbai

Summary

Strategic Business Strategy & Performance Management professional with 20 years of experience in Banking, Broking, and Insurance sectors. Expertise in business planning, performance management, data analytics, and sales strategy execution. Drives Annual Operating Plans, Long-Range Planning, KPI monitoring, and performance reviews, collaborating with senior leadership and C-suite stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable insights.

Overview

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years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager – IB Bizex

BAJAJ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
MUMBAI
04.2024 - Current

Business Strategy, Performance Management & Stakeholder Management

  • Project & Stakeholder Management: Managed multiple projects by prioritising activities based on business urgency and resource availability, ensuring timely and effective execution
  • Strategic Performance Insights: Presented actionable business and performance insights to senior leadership and C-suite stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making and business initiatives
  • Sales Strategy & Business Development: Developed sales strategies to identify new business opportunities, drive growth and strengthen strategic partnerships
  • Business Analytics & Partnership Assessment: Prepared and analysed data-driven presentations to evaluate key partnerships, assess business potential and support strategic decisions
  • Business Reviews & Partner Engagement: Facilitated comprehensive business performance reviews with Bandhan Bank teams, covering TN Banks, CABR and RRB segments to assess performance and identify growth opportunities
  • Performance Management & Goal Setting: Defined L1 and L2 employee goals for FY27 and developed performance dashboards to monitor progress, track key metrics and drive accountability

Senior Manager – MIS and Centre of Excellence – IB SALES STRATEGY

BAJAJ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
MUMBAI
10.2018 - 03.2024

Business Strategy, MIS & Analytics, Performance Management, AOP & LRP, Sales Planning, Financial Analysis

  • MIS & Performance Reporting: Led end-to-end MIS operations, delivering daily, monthly, quarterly and YTD performance reports covering RM-wise productivity, NOP, ATS and branch activation.
  • Incentive & Payout Management: Reviewed and approved monthly incentive, partner-wise contest and internal contest MIS, coordinating with Sales Admin Institutional Business (SAIB) for accurate payout processing.
  • Management Reporting: Prepared and published monthly Flash Reports, quarterly Business Reports and performance updates for Finance, Shareholders and ManCom reviews.
  • Sales Strategy & Business Planning: Drove month-on-month target planning and sales strategies across RM productivity, NOP, ATS, Branch Activation, LG/RM Activation, lead generation and conversion.
  • AOP & LRP Planning: Partnered with Finance and business teams on Annual Operating Plans (AOP) and five-year Long-Range Plans (LRP) for Retail and Group businesses, covering targets, product mix and profitability.
  • Financial & Product Mix Analysis: Evaluated premium-paying terms, policy terms and benefit periods in alignment with P&L objectives and long-term business growth.
  • HR & Manpower Planning: Collaborated with HR and business leadership on department-wise and grade-wise manpower planning, hiring costs, employee promotions, target setting and productivity assessments.
  • Sales Performance & Incentive Strategy: Developed sales choreography, monthly contests and incentive strategies to improve employee engagement, productivity and business performance.
  • Market Intelligence & Competitive Analysis: Worked with the Chief Distribution Officer (CDO) and HODs to review market competition, product positioning, processing and underwriting capabilities.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Worked closely with Finance, HR, Sales Administration and business leadership to align strategic priorities, operational plans and organisational objectives.

Manager – Retail Business Unit

ICICI SECURITIES LIMITED
MUMBAI
09.2013 - 10.2018

Product Management, Business Operations & MIS

  • Product Launches: Coordinated launches of Capital Protection Schemes and structured products.
  • Client & RM Servicing: Facilitated post-sales support, fund statements and client query resolution in coordination with AMCs.
  • Operations & Compliance: Streamlined online lead-entry processes, ensured error-free documentation and coordinated operational approvals.
  • Sales & Customer Activation: Managed sales contests, Mutual Fund rate cards and customer mapping to Wealth Managers.
  • MIS & Revenue Reporting: Managed daily and monthly MIS, Focused Fund reports, channel-wise Net Sales, revenue and customer activation dashboards.
  • Contest & Incentive Management: Monitored contest performance and published results and payout reports.

Service Manager

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
03.2004 - 01.2013

Regional Operations, Team Management & Business Performance

  • Client Relationship Management: Resolved critical client complaints and strengthened customer satisfaction.
  • Regional Operations & Risk Management: Monitored operational risks and ensured adherence to sales processes and compliance standards.
  • Team Performance Management: Supported the Regional Sales Manager in managing a 50-member team, monitoring productivity and driving performance improvements.
  • Investment & Loan Operations: Managed and processed home loan, fixed-term, account opening, investment and amendment applications, ensuring accuracy and timely approvals.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinated with Investment Services, Advisory, Service teams and AMCs to ensure seamless operations.
  • MIS & Reporting: Managed West Region MIS and Home Loan product reporting to support business monitoring and decision-making.
  • Process & Workflow Management: Streamlined pan-India back-office coordination to improve operational efficiency.

Education

Association Mutual Fund India Exame
Mumbai
01-2008

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Basic Programme on Derivatives
Bombay stock Exchange
01-2008

B.Com - Finance

Mumbai University
Mumbai
02-2004

Skills

  • BI tools expertise
  • Data visualization techniques
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Market analysis
  • Project coordination
  • Stakeholder management
  • Sales strategy
  • Data visualization

Accomplishments

  • Awarded for handling and executing the planning of Annual Operating Projections in FY 2022
  • Honoured for best employee in sales strategy team for executing the strategies in FY 2020

Interests

Traveling to Places, meeting new people, Playing all indoors and outdoors games Music and Movies

Timeline

Project Manager – IB Bizex

BAJAJ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
04.2024 - Current

Senior Manager – MIS and Centre of Excellence – IB SALES STRATEGY

BAJAJ LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
10.2018 - 03.2024

Manager – Retail Business Unit

ICICI SECURITIES LIMITED
09.2013 - 10.2018

Service Manager

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
03.2004 - 01.2013

B.Com - Finance

Mumbai University

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Basic Programme on Derivatives

Association Mutual Fund India Exame
NIRMIT ACHARYAProject Manager