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Parvez Gonda

Parvez Gonda

Mumbai

Summary

Results-driven professional with over 19 years of experience in banking, financial services, and fintech, with leadership roles in MNCs, private banks, and fintech companies. Expertise in driving operational excellence, managing high-performing teams, and overseeing complex banking products such as credit cards, account opening, KYC scrutiny, video KYC, DigiLocker, transaction banking, cheque clearing, asset operations, vendor management, and RBI audits.

A strategic thinker focused on customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and delivering cost-effective solutions. Experienced in developing and executing operational strategies to exceed organizational goals. With 15+ years of team leadership, I consistently deliver results by building motivated teams that drive growth and efficiency.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Operations (Assistant Vice President)

Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL)
Mumbai
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead a team of 35 professionals in a fast-paced digital environment, ensuring seamless execution of operational goals.
  • Manage pan-India digital corporate client onboarding, settlement, reconciliation, and Video KYC processes with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Ensure timely updates of client records in CKYC and CERSAI filings, adhering to RBI guidelines.
  • Conduct statutory and regulatory audits, monitor transactions, and perform due diligence to achieve zero audit comments, and mitigate risks.
  • Handle grievance-related communications and post-onboarding client requests, maintaining high client satisfaction, and prompt resolution.
  • Perform periodic re-KYC for customers across risk categories to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with the Product Team to integrate DigiLocker services, reducing turnaround time (TAT) for client onboarding.

Chief Consultant

Prodata Management Services Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Managed a unit of approximately 100 team members, responsible for claims processing for ICICI Prudential, and asset servicing for ICICI Bank.
  • Monitored daily team productivity and accuracy, ensuring high operational efficiency.
  • Identified and implemented process improvement initiatives to enhance workflow and minimize errors.
  • Ensured seamless execution of daily operations while maintaining quality standards.

Manager - Retail Banking Operations

ICICI Bank Ltd.
Mumbai
10.2016 - 09.2021

Clearing:

  • Led a team of 60 in outward clearing, ensuring the daily presentation of 125,000 cheques before the RBI cut-off for the Western Grid.
  • Managed two vendors (Prodata Pvt Ltd and Microcom Pvt Ltd), overseeing 100 staff in technical scrutiny and data entry.
  • Maintained an error rate of under 2% through monitoring, training, and feedback.
  • Ensured enhanced due diligence for checks above 300,000.
  • Conducted annual BCP testing at an alternate location.
  • Drove process improvements, including robotic automation, to reduce man-hours and increase efficiency.

CRU:

  • Managed a team auditing Pan-India branch transactions, focusing on high-value transactions such as cash withdrawals, deposits, and DD issuance.
  • Ensured timely scrutiny within T+2 days, identifying discrepancies or suspicious activities.

Centralized Liability Operations Group – Third-Party Products

  • Led a 25-member team processing third-party products (PPF, SSY, GOI Bonds, Sovereign Gold Bonds, NPS, and pension schemes).
  • Ensured timely request processing and resolution of branch queries.
  • Monitored daily RBI remittance and claims, ensuring timely pension disbursements.
  • Tracked WFH team productivity, ensuring SLA adherence.

Retail Assets:

  • Managed document preparation for working capital in Maharashtra.
  • Allocated daily SRs, handled RM queries, and resolved document issues.
  • Monitored team productivity, and tracked errors for operational efficiency.

Senior Manager

RBL Bank
Mumbai
10.2014 - 10.2016

Retail Liabilities and Account Opening Operations:

  • Leading a team of 25 employees responsible for KYC documentation checks for current, savings, and NRI accounts, as well as for account maintenance requests, including fixed deposits, standing instructions, ECS, PIN changes, and address updates across pan-India locations.
  • Publishing the monthly Deferral MIS for all accounts opened with deferrals, and sharing it with all branches.
  • Managing FCU reports from the Fraud Team, implementing debit freezes on accounts identified as fraudulent or negative.
  • Publishing the Fortnightly Transaction Report (FTR) to all branches.
  • Overseeing the resolution of audit observations raised by concurrent auditors on a monthly basis.
  • Addressing branch queries and discrepancies related to account-opening forms, and ensuring timely resolutions.

Manager - Commercial Banking & Account Opening

HSBC Electronics Data Processing India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
02.2014 - 10.2014
  • Managing large commercial banking clients by providing support for KYC documentation and account opening.
  • Handling KYC documentation for various entities, including Project Offices, Branch Offices, Liaison Offices, EEFC accounts, HUFs, Public and Private Ltd companies, Societies, and Trusts.
  • Identifying discrepancies in documentation and highlighting them to corporate clients.
  • Resolving discrepancies by obtaining alternative documentation from clients.

Asst. Manager, Credit Cards & Banking Operations

HSBC Electronics Data Processing India Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai
10.2006 - 02.2014
  • Led a team of 21 employees in the Credit Card Customer Service department, overseeing the KYC document verification process for CASA accounts, as well as managing various account maintenance activities, such as TMD placements, cheque book processing, and signature capturing.
  • Managed and resolved critical complaints raised by branches, ensuring that appropriate resolutions were provided within the established turnaround time (TAT).
  • Conducted annual Business Continuity Planning (BCP) activities to ensure the smooth execution of all critical processes.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant policies and regulations, maintaining strict adherence to internal and external compliance standards.

Phone Banking Officer

HSBC Bank
Mumbai
01.2004 - 09.2006
  • Handling inbound calls and resolving customer queries related to credit card accounts, ensuring accurate and timely solutions.
  • Providing exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and concerns, ensuring a positive customer experience.
  • Cross-selling and up-selling banking products and services, such as personal loans and insurance, to meet sales targets.
  • Managing customer complaints effectively, providing timely resolutions and escalating complex issues when required.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Mumbai University, Mumbai
04-2003

Skills

  • Operational efficiency
  • Audit management
  • Business relationship management
  • Cross-functional coordination
  • Team management
  • Regulatory compliance monitoring
  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Account analysis expertise
  • Multitasking
  • Resource allocation

Accomplishments

  • Successfully onboarded Tamil Nadu government corporate accounts onto the RXIL platform
  • Led the successful migration to the Centralized Vendor Module at ICICI Bank
  • Recognized with team awards at HSBC for efficiently managing high-volume operations

References

References available upon request.

Languages

Gujarati
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Head of Operations (Assistant Vice President) - Receivables Exchange of India Ltd (RXIL)
01.2022 - Current
Chief Consultant - Prodata Management Services Pvt. Ltd.
11.2021 - 01.2022
Manager - Retail Banking Operations - ICICI Bank Ltd.
10.2016 - 09.2021
Senior Manager - RBL Bank
10.2014 - 10.2016
Manager - Commercial Banking & Account Opening - HSBC Electronics Data Processing India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2014 - 10.2014
Asst. Manager, Credit Cards & Banking Operations - HSBC Electronics Data Processing India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2006 - 02.2014
Phone Banking Officer - HSBC Bank
01.2004 - 09.2006
Mumbai University - Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Parvez Gonda