Sameer Manohar Kadam

Dynamic operations leader with extensive experience at Rabobank, excelling in project management and process improvement. Achieved significant cost savings and streamlined compliance through innovative automation initiatives. Proven ability to enhance client relationships while driving risk control operations and formulating effective policies. A results-oriented professional committed to operational excellence.

• 03/01/24, Present, Rabo Shared Services Private Limited, Additional Director, 10548692, Led critical financial and compliance functions as authorized signatory, overseeing banking operations and tax matters., Partnered with company secretary to drive regulatory compliance for company’s wind-down process.
• 09/01/22, Present, Rabobank, Executive Director & Head of Operations, Led successful branch wind-down and regulatory compliance initiatives, securing multiple RBI approvals and dispensations to streamline operations., Delivered cumulative annual cost savings of over USD 56K by closing foreign currency Nostro accounts, terminating SWIFT and CPS memberships, and surrendering CTS membership., Reduced compliance workload through exemption of 23 FX regulatory reports and implemented a comprehensive SOP for customer query management, ensuring seamless transition and operational efficiency.
• 07/01/18, 08/31/22, Rabobank, Director & Head of Operations, Led critical operational transitions under branch winding down project, ensuring 100% business continuity during staff exits and successfully migrating INR & FCY remittance transactions and trade AD responsibilities to Partnered Bank ahead of schedule., Simplified Treasury operations model, reducing operational risk by 30% and cutting residual funding requirements by ₹50 crore, while driving compliance and efficiency improvements through cross-functional collaboration., Acted as India Business Owner for Stressed customers, securing 100% ECB and Bank Guarantee transfer confirmations and strengthening regulatory adherence through proactive client engagement and strategic decision-making.
• 11/01/21, 11/30/21, Rabobank, Operations Lead, Led the entire operations and transaction monitoring team., Monitored outsourcing arrangement review for the bank as per the RBI guidelines., Introduced various automation initiatives such as STP for payments, regulatory reporting, End of day marking which resulted into cost savings up to USD 20k annually., Ensured clean audits by introducing various automated controls in critical operations processes., Customer visits for operations support and query resolutions.
• 03/01/15, 06/30/18, Rabobank, Vice President - Operations, Led the Trade Finance, Lending & Branch Banking Operations.
• 09/01/10, 02/28/15, Rabobank, Assistant Vice President – Operations, Active member of branch setup project, Product notes and SOP compilation., Led the Trade Finance & Lending Operations.
• 06/01/08, 09/30/10, Barclays Bank, Technology Lead–Corporate Banking, Led product setup changes and enhancements in Core Banking System (Flex Cube)., Team member of program management group for commercial banking project mainly for Internet Banking, Trade Finance and Cash Management business.
• 11/01/04, 06/30/08, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Chief Manager | Corporate Banking Operations and Business Process Improvements, Designed operational process-flow for trade finance and cash management products for central processing centre of Bank as per ISO 9001:2000 standards., Setup and maintained of trade finance products in core banking system (Flex Cube) as per requirement of business and operations., Support product team for compilation of product notes and application changes, user acceptance system testing for core banking system changes., Setup corporate banking operations service desk in Pune & Hyderabad.
• 07/01/02, 11/30/04, HDFC Bank, Assistant Manager | Trade Finance Operations, Part of Letter of credit, Bank Guarantee issuance desk for all India operations.
• 09/01/97, 07/31/02, Societe Generale, Assistant | Technology, Trade Finance, Credit Administration
• 05/01/96, 08/31/97, Mandvi Co-Op Bank, Trainee Officer | Branch Operations

• First Class Commerce Graduate- Mumbai University
• Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB)
• Certificate Program in Project Management by IIM Indore, India
• Certification from IIBF for Trade Finance (CTF)
• Certificate on Advance Working Capital for Trade by International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
• 2 Yrs. Diploma in Software Technology & System Management from NIIT
• Lead Auditor training for ISO 9001:2000 Standards
• Knowledge of Power BI Analysis & AI for business

• Impact Excellence Award for acting as subject matter expert for Core Banking System Implementation in Rabobank.
• Representing India Branch in Global Operations Centralization Project.
• Super Achiever Award for implementation of various enhancements in process and Core Banking Systems in Barclays Bank for Corporate Banking Operations.
• Development and compilation of a comprehensive Trade Finance Handbook designed to serve as a reference guide for customers.
• Successfully Automate Regulatory Reporting for Operations Area.

• Hindi
• English
• Marathi
• Hindi
• English

• Date of Birth: 10/02/73
• Marital Status: Married