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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

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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