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Certification
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VIDHI KHANNA

Bangalore

Summary

  • Front line Corporate Banking Relationship Manager catering to Large Indian Conglomerates, SMEs' and MNCs'; with extensive experience at Kotak Mahindra Bank HSBC and YES Bank.
  • Proven track record in driving revenue growth through tailored financial solutions and effective communication, excelling in financial analysis and relationship management.
  • Recognized for strengthening client partnerships and successfully negotiating favorable loan terms, consistently exceeding performance metrics.
  • Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs with ease.
  • Known for excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and reliability.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Vice President, Corporate Banking

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
05.2010 - 04.2016
  • Senior Corporate Banking Front Line Relationship Manager , responsible for managing and growing relationships with large and mid size corporate clients based out of Bangalore.
  • Strengthened existing corporate banking relationships by proactively identifying and addressing company' banking needs.
  • Responsible for lead generation, negotiation, credit risk assessment, financial advisory and ensuring customer satisfaction while driving revenue for the bank.
  • Facilitated smooth deal execution by liaising with the internal credit approval sanctioning authorities (including the writing credit proposals ) to get credit facilities approved and terms accepted by corporate.
  • Simultaneously worked closely with the credit operations, legal counsel & treasury teams to get loans disbursed in a timely manner.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop customized financial solutions tailored to clients'' unique needs and objectives.
  • Identified opportunities to cross-sell and upsell loan, treasury, cash management products, and other support team services (Corporate Credit Card, Individual/Home loans, etc) to meet the customers' employee requirements.
  • Protected bank interests by consistently monitoring credit exposure and covenant compliance within assigned portfolio accounts.

Associate Vice President, Global & Institutional

HSBC Bank
03.2008 - 05.2010

Assisted the front line VP's to manage their large global corporate relationships.

  • Built and maintained strong relationships with corporate clients and managed their day to day banking and operational requirements
  • Supported senior relationship managers, in efforts to obtain new business and retain existing bank relationships.
  • Negotiated favorable loan pricing with treasury and client ensuring timely rollovers of loans, ensuring optimal pricing and revenue.
  • Established trust with clients through consistent communication and exceptional service delivery, fostering long-term partnerships.


Chief Manager, Corporate & Institutional Banking

YES BANK
08.2007 - 03.2008
  • Worked closely under the Regional Corporate Banking Head and responsible for new client acquisition, through personal calling efforts, branch referrals and other contacts.
  • Analyzed potential risks and evaluated credit worthiness of company.
  • Implemented risk mitigation measures to minimize credit exposure while maximizing profitability from existing corporate client accounts.
  • Presented detailed financial analysis reports to senior management, showcasing the growth potential of high-value client accounts.
  • Conducted regular reviews of client accounts to identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling additional products and services.


Business Process Analyst/Team Lead

Hewlett Packard, HP- GSAO
10.2004 - 06.2006
  • Lead a team of 22 people, responsible for managing the project management and financial services accounting and reporting for the Hewlett Packard EMEA locations across 32 countries (COMPASS), assisting them to perform tasks as per agreed service levels.
  • Key point of contact of the Operations Quality team. Streamlined business processes by analyzing and identifying areas for improvement, reducing inefficiencies and boosting productivity
  • Acted as a liaison between customer (HP EMEA Regional Office) and local business, representing the operations in projects and transitions.
  • As a Process subject matter expert , was responsible for testing, implementing, coordinating between teams for projects on process improvements and also ensuring that proper training documents were created for knowledge retention.
  • Needed to demonstrate awareness and compliance with all regulatory requirements, actively participating in driving forward best practices as per audit requirements


Associate Analyst

Hewlett Packard, GSAO
07.2003 - 09.2004
  • Part of the Hewlett Packard O & C Revenue accounting team, which managed the deferred revenue accounts and ensures the revenue is recognized accurately over the period of the contract.
  • Was responsible for managing revenue contract accounting for 5 major entities across the Europe, Middle East and Africa region (EMEA).
  • Accepted additional responsibility for Cost and Revenue Recognition of one of the main businesses of Hewlett-Packard (IPSO-Imaging and Printing Solutions Operations) for the European and Middle East operations.
  • Awarded the “Silver Award” by the Management for my initiative to clear prior pending balances.
  • Awarded the "Bronze Award" after being nominated by my Manager for my contribution towards the Reporting Review mentioned above.
  • Presented on several occasions with gift/cash vouchers from my team as a token of their appreciation.
  • Successfully completed Green Belt training and Certification Exam conducted by HP (SIX Sigma Training), and am a part of the core team for a Green Belt project as well as a Black Belt project.
  • Actively participating as a Member of the Quality Circle. This is a 4-member team responsible for identifying problem areas in the Department and for formulating new and unique ideas to improve the quality of the process as a whole.

Education

MBA - Finance And General Management

University of Hong-Kong & London Business School
Hong Kong And London
08-2006

Bachelor's of Commerce - Finance, Accounting, Management

Christ College
Bangalore
06-2003

ISC- 12th Standard -

Frank Anthony Public School
Bangalore
06-2000

ICSC- 10th Standard -

Baldwin Girls’ High School
Bangalore
04-1998

Skills

  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills
  • Business Development; Sales and Negotiation abilities
  • Strong Credit Analysis & Financial Risk Management
  • Portfolio and Account Management
  • Financial Advisory and tailored solutions
  • Knowledge of banking products, regulations, and risk management

Certification

  • Imarticus Financial Analysis Prodegree, in collaboration with EY
  • Indian Corporate Banking Credit Analysis by UDEMY
  • Honors Course in Advertising, Mt. Carmel College, Bangalore -Awarded Grade A
  • Successful completion of Green Belt Certification (Six Sigma Training Course)



Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)

Accomplishments

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  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].

Other Information

  • Member of Commerce College Team. Won 3rd place in Inter Collegiate Commerce Fest Event La’Adventure.
  • Intra college activities like Mock Stock (Stock Market).
  • Dramatics - Actively involved in the school team taking part in various competitions including mad-ads, organized class chapels and school plays.
  • Certificate of Participation from the University of New South Wales for International Competition for Schools (Mathematics)
  • Merit Certificate in Mathematics in Standard VII and Std VIII
  • Represented School at “All India Cultural Festival- Onwards 2000” hosted by Bishop Cotton Boys School.
  • Member of Junior Choir and School Orchestra.
  • Participation in Quiz competitions and other inter school activities.
  • Class Secretary - Std VIII
  • President - Std IX

Timeline

Associate Vice President, Corporate Banking

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
05.2010 - 04.2016

Associate Vice President, Global & Institutional

HSBC Bank
03.2008 - 05.2010

Chief Manager, Corporate & Institutional Banking

YES BANK
08.2007 - 03.2008

Business Process Analyst/Team Lead

Hewlett Packard, HP- GSAO
10.2004 - 06.2006

Associate Analyst

Hewlett Packard, GSAO
07.2003 - 09.2004

MBA - Finance And General Management

University of Hong-Kong & London Business School

Bachelor's of Commerce - Finance, Accounting, Management

Christ College

ISC- 12th Standard -

Frank Anthony Public School

ICSC- 10th Standard -

Baldwin Girls’ High School
VIDHI KHANNA