Vikram Vasudev
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Vice President at Citibank with expertise in deal closing and change management. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement, driving a culture of performance and accountability. Successfully managed complex loan servicing and deal closing, ensuring seamless transitions and high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Citibank
Bangalore
11.2022 - Current
- Managing HongKong middle office function for corporate and commercial loans, trade & other products for pre & post close transactions
- Perform end to end deal closing activities for syndicated & bilateral deals which consists of draft agreement review, creation of deal & facility in credit system for limit marking and ensure all required documents are in place for facility availment
- Act as a control unit and coordinate with various stakeholders internally RM, CRMS and loan ops
- Regular monitoring of control reports and take appropriate action on collateral & covenants
- Provide instructions to loan ops for drawdown, repricing & payments
- Address all remediation activities for regulatory requirements and internal/external audits
- Driving culture, focus on people, manage expectation, performance discussion & manage escalation
Change Manager
ANZ Banking Group
Bangalore
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Developed change management plans for projects and initiatives to ensure smooth transitions.
- Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts.
- Created integration methods to optimize processes and deliver proactive staff training.
- Planned, tested, and deployed system life cycle methodology, enhancing system quality.
- Benchmarked transition of RFR loans across multiple countries for consistency.
- Migrated corporate and commercial loans from legacy systems to Loan IQ platform.
- Drove integration of multiple applications and automated processes for efficiency.
AVP
NatWest Bank
Bangalore
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Established new Agency middle office function in India to enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented high-quality work environment, resulting in increased employee satisfaction ratings.
- Boosted productivity through performance monitoring using active ops management tool.
- Developed progressive risk culture, fostering proactive approach towards risk and control.
- Prepared systems for negative rates, including review of floor rate language and remediation.
- Managed deal servicing and closing, ensuring compliance with financial covenants and credit agreements.
- Conducted stakeholder engagement through weekly process updates and monthly business reviews.
- Maintained effective operating rhythm via regular team huddles, 1:1 meetings, and quarterly appraisals.
Operations Manager
Deutsche Bank
Bangalore
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Controlled daily business operations through strategic short- and long-term planning.
- Monitored customer feedback to inform business strategies and enhance customer experiences.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures to drive continuous improvement.
- Conducted quarterly performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and recognition.
- Established new agency location in India with comprehensive training plan and execution.
- Managed performance objectives, monthly one-on-one meetings, appraisals, and career development discussions.
- Participated in various automation projects, including robotics and workflow tools.
- Reviewed control reports to ensure timely escalation and resolution of issues.
Team Leader Supervisor
Deutsche Bank
Bangalore
01.2010 - 02.2016
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines
- Serviced various type of syndicated loans such as Agent, Non-Agent & Bilateral loans.
- Managed borrower & lender queries, processed stand by letter of credit, serviced Private client portfolio’s, Serviced Structured trade & Financial supply chain portfolio’s.
- Ensuring Fatca withholding towards all interest & fee payments under chapter 3, chapter 4 and foreign tax withholding, reconciliation of 1042 and deposit to IRS.
- Conduct daily Team huddle, KRI management & reporting of control breaks.
Analyst
HCL Technologies Pvt Ltd & Deutsche Bank
Bangalore
11.2006 - 12.2009
- Oversaw end-to-end servicing for over 50 portfolios, including funding, rollover, repayment, and invoicing.
- Published and monitored control reports while investigating and resolving KRI breaks.
- Executed reconciliation and remediation of lender positions in DTCC/Markit.
- Established standard settlement instructions, merged lender positions, and managed name changes.
Portfolio Management
Karvy Stock Broking Ltd.
Mysore
09.2005 - 10.2006
- Managed & performed Equity & commodity portfolio management of high net worth clients and achieved monthly target by 100%
Education
Bachelor - Business Administration
Mahajana’s College, Mysore University
Mysore05-2005
Pre- university course -
Mahajana’s college
MysoreSkills
- Deal closing and Loan servicing
- Loan IQ expertise
- Change management
- Leadership and decision-making
- Performance monitoring and evaluation
- Strategic planning
- Stakeholder engagement
Additional Information
- Date of Birth : May 23, 1984
- Marital Status : Married
- Passport Expiration date : Aug 2026
- VISA Type / Country : B1/B2,
- USA VISA Expiration date : Sep 8, 2018
- Address: : BTM 4th Stage, Bangalore - 560076
Accomplishments
2024: Achieved completion of data uplift for the country supported to meet regulatory requirements
2023: Establishment of transaction management and proven sustainability of the process and controls at Citi
2022: Successful migration of loans from legacy system to Loan IQ for the pilot country
2021: Data quality project, and loan auto rollover
2020: Successfully migrated Agency middle office function to India
Languages
- English
- Kannada
- Hindi
Languages
Kannada
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Timeline
Vice President
Citibank
11.2022 - Current
Change Manager
ANZ Banking Group
09.2021 - 11.2022
AVP
NatWest Bank
06.2019 - 09.2021
Operations Manager
Deutsche Bank
03.2016 - 05.2019
Team Leader Supervisor
Deutsche Bank
01.2010 - 02.2016
Analyst
HCL Technologies Pvt Ltd & Deutsche Bank
11.2006 - 12.2009
Portfolio Management
Karvy Stock Broking Ltd.
09.2005 - 10.2006
Bachelor - Business Administration
Mahajana’s College, Mysore University
Pre- university course -
Mahajana’s college
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