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SANDEEP SIVAKUMAR

Bangalore

Summary

  • Results-oriented professional with over 11 years of operations and sales experience in banking liability products and third-party partnerships. Achieved corporate strategic goals in growth, revenue, and profitability through effective tactical initiatives. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills foster strong interpersonal connections and facilitate quick learning of new concepts.
  • Results-driven Branch Manager with several years of comprehensive experience in financial services. Polished in managing branch, promoting, and marketing branch products and allocating funds. Deeply familiar with banking rules and regulations. Friendly professional dedicated to promoting and maximizing sales opportunities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Vice President

AU Small Finance Bank
Rajapalya Hoodi, Bangalore
11.2024 - Current
  • Administered full-service branch operations, ensuring alignment with bank objectives across sales, customer service, and security.
  • Achieved individual and branch budgets through new to bank sales, referrals, and existing relationship retention.
  • Onboarded new customers, providing exceptional banking experiences to enhance satisfaction.
  • Prepared and tracked product-wise performance metrics while ensuring adherence to service quality and compliance standards.
  • Increased product holding by cross-selling two products per customer for both new and existing clients.
  • Generated new to bank leads utilizing head office data points and managed through CRM systems.
  • Mentored and coached branch employees, clarifying roles and expectations to minimize attrition rates above 15%.

Business Achievements and Developments:

  • Established new branch in January 2025, onboarding 200+ HNI customers with book value of 8.1 Cr liabilities.
  • Achieved 89% CASA to TD ratio, demonstrating strong deposit mobilization.
  • Generated WCP income of 19 Lakhs through LI and other TPP products during JFM'25 as new branch.
  • Met Asset Business targets for FY 24-25 through effective BBG strategies.

Associate Vice President - Branch Manager

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
Visakhapatnam
06.2023 - 09.2024

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for administration and efficient daily operation of full service branch, including sales, customer service, security and safety in accordance with Bank's objectives

Business Achievements and Developments:

  • Managed branch GL book of 83.6 Crs in liabilities across all lines of business through CASA and TD.
  • Achieved incremental GL balances of 17 Crs for FY23-24, with CASA NTB values contributing 8 Cr.
  • Exceeded assigned LI revenue budgets by 137% for FY23-24; other fee income reached 110%.
  • Received "GCL – Growth Celebrity League" award from NH in Q3 for outstanding performance in liabilities and fee business.
  • Honored with second edition of "GCL – Growth Celebrity League" award in Q4 for continued excellence in both sectors.
  • Attained DARE Level 5 Qualification, generating LI fee income of 16.5 Lakhs for Q4.
  • Achieved Triumph Level 3 Qualification, producing GI revenue fee income of 6 Lakhs.
  • Recognized multiple times for exceptional business performance and service quality.

Senior Manager - Branch Manger

Yes Bank Ltd.
BVK Iyengar, Bangalore
12.2021 - 06.2023

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintained Profit and Loss statements and Balance Sheets for branch accuracy.
  • Generated revenue through cross-selling of TPP, RA, and BB products.
  • Mobilized liabilities via CASA portfolio growth in branch catchment area.

Key Achievements:

  • Drove business budgets for liabilities products, assets, and TPP fee products.
  • Managed GL book size of 98.6 Crs in liabilities, including affluent banking via CASA and FDs.
  • Achieved incremental liability balances of 22 Crs for FY 22-23 with CASA NAV at 8 Crs.
  • Exceeded TPP assigned budgets by 125% for FY 22-23.
  • Received 'League of Extraordinaire – The Beginning' award from business head in Q1 for liabilities and fee business.
  • Honored with 'League of Extraordinaire – December' award from business head for liabilities.
  • Earned multiple recognition awards for exceptional business performance and service quality at zonal and regional levels.

Branch Manager

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd.
HSR Layout, Bangalore
04.2018 - 12.2021

Key Achievements:

  • Managed branch GL book of 77 Crs in liabilities and 46 Crs in assets.
  • Achieved incremental liability balances of 62 Crs since takeover.
  • Received appreciation from MD & CEO for growth and TPD for FY 19-20.
  • Drove branch contribution of 40 Lakhs in TPD fee for FY 18-19.
  • Enhanced service quality, resulting in improved customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Increased branch profitability by implementing cost-saving measures.

Sales Manager (Cluster), Liabilities

Ujjivan Small Finance BankLtd.
12.2016 - 04.2018

Sales Manager (CASA), Deputy Manager

Axis Bank Ltd.
12.2015 - 12.2016

Branch Sales Manager (SA), Deputy Manager(Grade I)

ICICI Bank Ltd.
02.2014 - 12.2015

Education

PGDBM - Banking And Financial Support Services

ICICI Manipal Academy
Bengaluru, India
02.2014

B.Tech - Information Technology

A.K.R.G College of Engineering And Technology
Nallajerla, India
03.2012

Skills

  • Branch operations
  • Sales strategy
  • Customer onboarding
  • Performance metrics
  • Cross-selling techniques
  • Relationship management
  • Financial analysis
  • Market research
  • Team leadership
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Strategic planning

Accomplishments

  • Certificate of appreciation - Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, Jan 2021. Multiple certificates of appreciation from RBH - Mr. Tarun Mathai (South Region) for every quarter of FY 18-19, FY 19-20, and FY 20-21
  • Appreciation was received from MD and CEO Mr. Samith Ghosh, Ujjivan SFB on exceptional GL book growth for FY 18-19
  • Super Achievers - FY21-22 - Regional Event - YES BANK, Apr 2021. Award received from the ZH, Mr. Ganesan Rammurthy, for JFM incremental liability and TPP business
  • Rendezvous qualifier - zonal event - Yes Bank, Jul 2022 award received from the ZH - Mr. Ganesan Rammurthy and RH P. M. Jassim for the TPP business
  • League of Extraordinaire – Christmas Carnival – Q3 – YES BANK, Dec 2022, award recipient of the “League of Extraordinaire – December” contest launched by the business head, Mr. Dheeraj Sangi, for the liabilities and TPP business achievement
  • League of Extraordinaire – The beginning – YES BANK, June 2022 award recipient of the contest launched by the business head, Mr. Dheeraj Shangi, in Q1 for both liabilities and fee business
  • Growth Celebrity League - Kotak Mahindra Bank Jan 2024 event was felicitated by the national head for Q3, with awards and appreciations received from the growth market national head, Mr. Narendra Agarwal
  • Growth Celebrity League II - Kotak Mahindra Bank, Apr 2024 event, felicitated by the National Head and Head of Distribution for Q4, awards and appreciations received from Growth Market National Head, Mr. Narendra Agarwal
  • DARE Qualification
  • Super Achievers, AU SFB, Karnataka region - Award recipient for generating Highest Life insurance WCP for month of Jan'25 as newly launched branch

Certification

  • NISM-Series-V-A (AMFI)
  • NISM-Series-VI-A
  • IRDA Certification

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Assistant Vice President

AU Small Finance Bank
11.2024 - Current

Associate Vice President - Branch Manager

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
06.2023 - 09.2024

Senior Manager - Branch Manger

Yes Bank Ltd.
12.2021 - 06.2023

Branch Manager

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd.
04.2018 - 12.2021

Sales Manager (Cluster), Liabilities

Ujjivan Small Finance BankLtd.
12.2016 - 04.2018

Sales Manager (CASA), Deputy Manager

Axis Bank Ltd.
12.2015 - 12.2016

Branch Sales Manager (SA), Deputy Manager(Grade I)

ICICI Bank Ltd.
02.2014 - 12.2015

PGDBM - Banking And Financial Support Services

ICICI Manipal Academy

B.Tech - Information Technology

A.K.R.G College of Engineering And Technology
SANDEEP SIVAKUMAR