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Sivakumar Parameswaran

Banking And Finance
Chennai

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Assistant Manager

Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
08.2012 - Current

Payment Service Operation project for Corporate and Commercial Banking

  • Performed Account Receivable functions, Billing Operation, Account Maintenance, Transaction processing, Invoice Generation and Invoice Processing in Oracle billing system.
  • Handled GL difference, Refund Process, Billing Exception Reports, Reject Reports and remediate the issues to reprocessing the payments to stop Revenue League
  • Responsible for monitoring the Customer Complaints and handling overall Escalations and undertaking steps towards Analysis of Root Cause and ensuring Non-Recurrence.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Resolved payment related issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence, and decreasing escalations.
  • Improved payment processing efficiency by streamlining workflows and implementing automated systems.
  • Proactively identified potential bottlenecks within the payment process, implementing corrective actions before they impacted overall performance or deadlines.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Launched new initiatives that improved overall operational efficiency and reduced costs by optimizing resource allocation.
  • Developed strong relationships with cross-functional departments to support successful project execution.

U.S Banking Billing for Default Servicing portfolio-Vendor Management

  • Performed Account Payable functions, Payment processing, Scrutinized Billing details and Mortgage documents to proceed the Invoice for Payments.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various projects tasks.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency, implementing new processes and procedures.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Managed high volumes of incoming invoices effectively, prioritizing urgent payments while maintaining overall accuracy levels.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate payment processing, addressing inquiries professionally.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and setting clear performance expectations.

Senior Officer

ICICI Bank
Chennai
06.2010 - 08.2012

Regional Loan Processing centre- Retail Banking

  • Streamlined loan processing procedures by implementing efficient workflow strategies, resulting in faster approvals and increased customer satisfaction.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of loans, ensuring prompt processing and approval for clients across various industries.
  • Improved team productivity, coordinating training sessions on industry regulations and compliance standards for loan processors.
  • Collaborated with underwriters to ensure accurate evaluation and risk assessment for each loan application, contributing to a lower default rate.
  • Led a team of loan processors to achieve high performance levels while maintaining strict adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Evaluated loan requests and documents to verify accuracy and completeness.
  • Approved loan applications based on customer creditworthiness and provided detailed financial advice.
  • Assessed loan portfolios for compliance with underwriting policies.

Senior Associate

I Process Services India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
08.2007 - 06.2010

Credit Card Service in Retail Banking

  • Enhanced operational efficiency by developing and updating internal processes and procedures related to credit card operations.
  • Maximized revenues by identifying opportunities for up-selling and cross-selling additional financial products to existing clients.
  • Managed a portfolio of high-value accounts, maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure continued growth and profitability.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving credit card disputes and inquiries.
  • Supported continued monitoring, auditing and reporting to drive compliance and optimize credit card processing.
  • Assisted customers with questions and inquiries to provide information regarding credit card accounts.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop new credit card products tailored to specific target markets.
  • Streamlined the application process for faster approvals, ensuring a positive customer experience.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - English Literature

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Nagercoil
06.2003 - 04.2006

Skills

Product and service knowledge

Operations Management

Business Development

Project Management

Retail Operations

Financial Management

Transaction monitoring

Payment Processing

Payment Systems Knowledge

Reconciliation Expertise

Operational risk management

Card Operations

Payment posting

Microsoft Excel

Accounts Receivable

Investigative research

Dispute Resolution

Invoice Processing

Audit Support

Data Analysis

Quality Assurance

Revenue Generation

Staff Management

Analytical Thinking

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Training and mentoring

Revenue Growth

Vendor Management

Accounts Payable

Payment reconciliation

Information gathering and analysis

Invoice Preparation

Cross-Functional Team Collaboration

Problem-solving aptitude

Interpersonal Communication

Task Prioritization

Team Leadership

Problem-solving abilities

Process Improvement

Task Delegation

Software

MS Office, Oracle, GPP, Mainframe Host, i core, MS Access, FileNet

Certification

Contextual Master Story Analyst

Timeline

Contextual Master Story Analyst

10-2023

Service and Commitment Awards

03-2022

Safety Champion Awards

11-2020

Assistant Manager

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2012 - Current

Senior Officer

ICICI Bank
06.2010 - 08.2012

Senior Associate

I Process Services India Pvt Ltd
08.2007 - 06.2010

Bachelor Of Arts - English Literature

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
06.2003 - 04.2006
Sivakumar ParameswaranBanking And Finance