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Rahul Shukla

Rahul Shukla

Raipur

Summary

Dynamic professional with 18 years of extensive experience in business development, sales, marketing, product promotion, and relationship management. Expertise in fostering strong partnerships and driving financial inclusion through effective liaison in rural banking environments. Proven leadership skills inspire teams to align with organizational goals while enhancing overall performance. A commitment to delivering innovative solutions ensures client needs are met and contributes to sustainable growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DVP, State Head - Government Business

Bandhan Bank
05.2023 - Current
  • Spearheading government business development across Chhattisgarh, managing a portfolio exceeding 1000crs in deposits and transactions.
  • Leading a team of 6 Senior Relationship Managers to acquire, retain, and grow relationships with state government bodies, municipal corporations, and autonomous institutions.
  • Established partnerships with key government departments, increasing deposit base by 300crs within the first six months.
  • Implemented streamlined processes for payments and collections, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Conducting strategic reviews and planning to align with the bank's broader objectives in financial inclusion and rural banking.

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT

AXIS BANK
04.2020 - 05.2023
  • Oversaw Government Business initiatives for Raipur Cluster.
  • Assisting with the administration of a CASA portfolio in the Government sector of Rs. 2,000 crore for the Raipur Cluster.
  • Acquired and sustained partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies.
  • Handled fixed deposits, foreign exchange, and asset business for government clientele.
  • Establish contact with the upper management of all clients.
  • CASA expansion and client retention are priorities.
  • Established a high-performance culture within the team by setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback on individual performance contributions.
  • Optimized resource allocation by analyzing operational needs, reallocating resources as needed to maximize efficiency across all functions.
  • Cultivated robust client relationships, resulting in repeat business.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.

Senior Manager

Axis Bank Limited
03.2016 - 05.2020
  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
  • Led strategic planning sessions to align departmental goals with overall company vision, fostering cohesive growth strategy.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

SENIOR MANAGER

ICICI BANK LTD
09.2015 - 03.2016
  • Developed partnerships with municipal and state financial authorities to support banking requirements.
  • Relationship with Government Agencies Maintained and Enhanced via Cross-Selling Additional Products and Services to Raise the Bank's CASA Ratio through Liability Product Sales.
  • Locate potential new Government contracts and source them.
  • Respond to clients' first inquiries as the company's main point of contact.
  • Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.

REGIONAL HEAD

INDUSIND BANK LTD
05.2011 - 09.2015


  • Recruiting of finding, hiring, training, and enhancing sales and operational personnel who work in the field.
  • Fostering learning and growth opportunities for all Team members and inspiring them to reach their full potential is central to our mission.
  • Awarded as Best Relationship Manager Pan India for mobilizing more than 150 Crores in 2012-13.
  • Consumer Banking Head, Zonal Head, State Head, Country Head awarded certificate of excellence for 2012-13.
  • Played a key role in IndusInd Bank securing prefunded programs, government deposits, and agency business.
  • CASA averaged 200 crores in 2013-14.
  • Deputy Manager promoted to Manager for 2012-13.
  • Promoted to Chief Manager for 2013-14 performance.
  • Nodal official for all government-related meetings/reviews at Indusind Bank, Chhattisgarh.
  • Promoted to Chhattisgarh Regional Head for sustained performance.

DEPUTY MANAGER

KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK
10.2010 - 05.2011
  • Maintaining cordial relationships with current customers in order to attract new ones and responding quickly to customer inquiries.
  • Finding and creating new income sources, as well as nurturing existing client relationships to encourage repeat and referral business, are all important goals.
  • Problem-solving in regards to keeping current customers happy via consistent service and tailor-made options.
  • Successfully acquiring new large account, complex account, and high net worth (HNW) clients.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

AXIS BANK LIMITED
06.2008 - 09.2010
  • Searching for high-value current accounts, dividend warrants, government contracts, and content management systems.
  • Involved in various cash credit and loan acquisitions such as project funding, bill discounting, bank guarantee, and overdraft.
  • Worked with P&G, Eicher, HEG, Bhaskar Group, and other notable customers (corporate account).
  • Managed relationship of key defense industries such vehicle factory, gun carriage factory, grey iron foundry, ordinance factory, garrison engineers (east west).
  • Took care of the dividend warrant for Narmada gelatine limited, and it turned out well.

Education

Post-Graduate Certificate - Marketing & International Business

Balaji Institute of International Business
Pune
05.2008

Bachelor Of Electronics & Telecommunications - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Shree Shankaracharya College of Engineering & Tech
Bhilai
05.2006

Higher Secondary - PCM

DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL
JAMUL
05.2002

JUNIOR COLLEGE - General Studies

DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL
JAMUL
05.2000

Skills

  • Time management
  • Analytical
  • Excellent communication
  • Recordkeeping
  • Organization
  • Team building
  • Research
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Attention to detail
  • Cultural awareness
  • Customer service
  • Written communication
  • Organization and time management
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Multitasking
  • Quality assurance
  • Task prioritization
  • Conflict resolution

Languages

English
Hindi

Industrial Trainings

  • Maruti Suzuki India Limited, Indore, Management Trainee, 2 Months
  • Bhilai Steel Plant, Bhilai, Product Trainee, 15 Days

Additional Information

Post Graduate Diploma in Management

Additional Input-Information Technology

Personal Information

Title: Banker

Certification

  • Project Management by Learn tube by career Ninja

  • Business Analysts by Learn tube by Career Ninja

  • Leadership skills by Learn tube by career ninja

Certifications

10-2024

Timeline

DVP, State Head - Government Business

Bandhan Bank
05.2023 - Current

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT

AXIS BANK
04.2020 - 05.2023

Senior Manager

Axis Bank Limited
03.2016 - 05.2020

SENIOR MANAGER

ICICI BANK LTD
09.2015 - 03.2016

REGIONAL HEAD

INDUSIND BANK LTD
05.2011 - 09.2015

DEPUTY MANAGER

KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK
10.2010 - 05.2011

RELATIONSHIP MANAGER

AXIS BANK LIMITED
06.2008 - 09.2010

Post-Graduate Certificate - Marketing & International Business

Balaji Institute of International Business

Bachelor Of Electronics & Telecommunications - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering

Shree Shankaracharya College of Engineering & Tech

Higher Secondary - PCM

DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL

JUNIOR COLLEGE - General Studies

DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL
Rahul Shukla