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Hanish Mitra

Dubai

Summary

Seasoned Private Banker with over 20 years of experience in banking and wealth management, with a deep focus on high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-HNW clients across India and the UAE. Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth through relationship-led advisory, customized investment strategies, and cross-border wealth solutions. Strong expertise in NRI banking, portfolio construction, and client acquisition. CFA Level II (Passed), with a passion for delivering bespoke, client-centric financial planning and growing diverse, multi-jurisdictional portfolios.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Director – Private Banking

HDFC Bank
Dubai
08.2014 - Current

Progressive career trajectory from Manager (2014) to DVP (2022), with a promotion to VP expected in December 2025. Twice nominated to HDFC’s Talent Pool for fast-track leadership development.

Key Achievements

  • Manage a diversified portfolio across 30+ high-net-worth clients—predominantly NRIs across the GCC and UK, with a core focus on the GCC market.
  • Delivered sustained revenue growth: $1.4M (2022), $1.7M (2023), and $1.9M (2024).
  • Originated and developed a significant NTB relationship in 2023 with USD 25M initial funding, growing the relationship to AED 35M AUM within a year.
  • Acquired few clients in 2024 focused on FX hedging strategies, generating USD 300K in revenue during the first year.

Core Responsibilities

  • Portfolio Management: Oversee and expand HNW portfolios by delivering personalized investment strategies spanning structured products, fixed income, and global funds.
  • Tailored Wealth Solutions: Design and deliver bespoke financial solutions for affluent and UHNW clients, with deep specialization in servicing the NRI diaspora.
  • Client Acquisition & Business Development: Drive client growth through strategic prospecting, networking, and product innovation, ensuring high-impact onboarding and long-term value creation.
  • Advanced Wealth Planning: Advise clients on complex wealth structuring, succession planning, and tax optimization, aligning portfolios with long-term objectives and international considerations.Progressive career trajectory from Manager (2014) to DVP (2022), with a promotion to VP expected in December 2025.

Relationship Manager – Wealth Management

RAKBANK
Dubai
10.2013 - 03.2014

Core Responsibilities

  • Client and Account Management: Oversaw a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and business clients, providing end-to-end banking support tailored to their unique financial needs.
  • Wealth Advisory: Conducted comprehensive assessments of client goals, risk appetite, and cash flow to deliver strategic investment and wealth management solutions, using a wide range of market products.
  • New Client Acquisition: Drove business growth by acquiring new HNI and SME relationships, consistently exceeding targets in net revenue, AUM, and liability generation.
  • Cross-Selling & Product Penetration: Strengthened client engagement and retention by cross-selling a full suite of banking products, including SME financing, mortgages, personal and business loans, insurance, and credit solutions.

Wealth Manager

Axis Bank
New Delhi
11.2012 - 09.2013

Key Achievements

  • Acquired 30 HNI clients, expanding the branch’s wealth book from INR 70M to INR 500M within just 9 months.
  • Contributed INR 250M to the bank’s asset base, ranking as the top wealth manager in India for asset mobilization during the tenure.

Core Responsibilities

  • Client Relationship Management: Managed and deepened relationships with HNI clients by delivering tailored banking and financial planning services aligned with their wealth goals.
  • Revenue & Profitability Growth: Drove fee income through strategic cross-selling, increased wallet share, and growth in assets, liabilities, and forex revenues.
  • Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured full adherence to internal policies and regulatory frameworks while executing all sales and advisory activities.

Wealth Manager

SMC Investments & Advisors
New Delhi
09.2010 - 10.2012

Wealth Manager | SMC Investments & Advisors | New Delhi, India | 2010 – 2012 Key Achievements

  • Achieved the highest insurance sales across India, earning a spot at the international convention as recognition for outstanding performance.

Core Responsibilities

  • Wealth Management & Advisory: Managed a dedicated portfolio of HNI clients, delivering personalized investment advice based on thorough financial needs analysis.
  • Product Distribution: Structured and recommended a diverse range of financial products including mutual funds, life insurance, PMS, private equity, broking accounts, and structured investment solutions.
  • Client Acquisition & Engagement: Spearheaded innovative sales campaigns and client engagement events, significantly expanding client base and increasing the firm’s market share in the wealth management space.

Senior Financial Planning Manager

HSBC
New Delhi
01.2007 - 08.2010

Senior Financial Planning Manager | HSBC | New Delhi, India | 2007 – 2010

Key Achievements

  • Consistently ranked among the Top 3 Relationship Managers Pan-India in 2008 and 2009 across all performance metrics.
  • Managed a portfolio of INR 250M+ AUM across 50+ HNW clients.

Core Responsibilities

  • Client Relationship Management: Delivered personalized financial reviews and ongoing portfolio engagement for HNI clients, ensuring alignment with evolving financial goals.
  • Revenue Generation: Drove consistent fee income through strategic upselling and increasing wealth product penetration across client portfolios.
  • Cross-Border & Product Integration: Collaborated with multiple banking divisions—including International Banking, Private Banking, and Commercial Banking—to cross-sell offshore accounts, mortgages, loans, and investment solutions.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Maintained full compliance with HSBC’s internal policies and external regulatory standards while delivering superior service and advisory outcomes.

Financial Planning Manager

Aviva Life Insurance
New Delhi
09.2005 - 12.2006
  • Managed life insurance sales through bank partner channels ( ABN AMRO Bank ) , focusing on client need analysis and long-term financial planning solutions.

Team Leader

ATS Services Ltd.
New Delhi
04.2004 - 08.2005
  • Led a telesales team for TATA AIG products, overseeing customer onboarding, team performance, and sales process efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Panjab University
Chandigarh
01.2003

Skills

  • Portfolio Management
  • Client Acquisition & Retention
  • Networking & Business Development
  • Financial Planning & Insurance
  • NRI Banking
  • Cross-Border Wealth Solutions
  • Relationship Management
  • Regulatory compliance

Personal Interests

Passionate endurance runner currently training for the Comrades Ultra Marathon, with a long-term goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.

Timeline

Director – Private Banking

HDFC Bank
08.2014 - Current

Relationship Manager – Wealth Management

RAKBANK
10.2013 - 03.2014

Wealth Manager

Axis Bank
11.2012 - 09.2013

Wealth Manager

SMC Investments & Advisors
09.2010 - 10.2012

Senior Financial Planning Manager

HSBC
01.2007 - 08.2010

Financial Planning Manager

Aviva Life Insurance
09.2005 - 12.2006

Team Leader

ATS Services Ltd.
04.2004 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Science -

Panjab University
Hanish Mitra