SAIKAT ROY CHOUDHURY
Bangalore
Summary
Banking professional with over 16 years of experience in institutional and retail banking, forex operations, compliance, and risk management. Expertise in sales channel analytics and business development, driving operational performance and improving customer experience through effective leadership and team collaboration. Skilled in fintech tools and sales strategies, with a proven track record of innovation and business growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asst. Vice President – Cluster Business Manager
Axis Bank Ltd, Bangalore
01.2022 - Current
- Drove revenue growth through strategic client acquisition in institutional and retail forex banking.
- Managed sales and business development activities to enhance market presence.
- Coordinated compliance and risk analysis to ensure regulatory adherence and operational efficiency.
- Monitored market trends, guiding teams in adapting to evolving regulatory environments.
Assistant Vice President
Yes Bank Ltd, Bangalore
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Executed sales strategies to achieve compliance and expand business opportunities.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to enhance compliance and operational practices.
Manager – ETRG Capital Account
ICICI Bank Ltd, Bangalore
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Drove sales initiatives for ETRG Capital Account clients, emphasizing risk identification and KPI management.
- Trained team members to enhance performance and elevate client satisfaction.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.
Deputy Manager
HDFC Bank Ltd, Bangalore
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Supervised sales and KYC processes at teller counters, optimizing asset management and business operations.
- Conducted due diligence for compliance and enhanced client onboarding experience.
Team Leader
JP Morgan Chase, Bangalore
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Managed investigations related to fraud, OFAC, AML, KYC, and USD clearing operations.
- Determined work assignments for team members to enhance productivity.
- Completed detailed production reports for management review.
- Oversaw monitoring systems for USD clearing to identify suspicious transactions.
Senior Analyst
ANZ Support Services, Bangalore
05.2009 - 09.2015
- Managed multiple investigations concurrently and communicated findings to management.
- Trained analysts on fraud protection practices to enhance team expertise.
- Maintained comprehensive records of investigations for future reference.
- Monitored industry trends in payment processing and fraud prevention to inform strategies.
Education
B.Com - Commerce
Calcutta University
07.2007
Diploma - IT Engineering
NIIT College
09.2009
Skills
- Sales & Business Development
- Strategic Planning & Analytics
- Institutional & Retail Banking
- Client Relationship Management
- Regulatory Compliance (AML/KYC/FATF)
- Risk Management
- Trade Finance & Forex Operations
- Fraud Investigation
- Team Leadership & Operations Management
Certification
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMLS)
- FATF Recommendation & High-Risk Customers
- Data Analytics Certification
- Scrum Master (Basic)
- CAMS Certification.
- NISM
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Awards & Accomplishments
Best Performer Award, Extra Miler Award, Checker Award, Pro-Active Risk Award, Service Level 5 Years Completion, Best Team of the Year, Innovative Ideas Contributor.
Timeline
Asst. Vice President – Cluster Business Manager
Axis Bank Ltd, Bangalore
01.2022 - Current
Assistant Vice President
Yes Bank Ltd, Bangalore
09.2021 - 01.2022
Manager – ETRG Capital Account
ICICI Bank Ltd, Bangalore
10.2019 - 07.2021
Deputy Manager
HDFC Bank Ltd, Bangalore
07.2017 - 10.2019
Team Leader
JP Morgan Chase, Bangalore
09.2015 - 07.2017
Senior Analyst
ANZ Support Services, Bangalore
05.2009 - 09.2015
B.Com - Commerce
Calcutta University
Diploma - IT Engineering
NIIT College