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Kshitiz Mukhia

Kshitiz Mukhia

Dubai,UAE

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven banking professional with proven expertise in SME business banking, client acquisition, and commercial lending. Former Local Business Manager at Metro Bank UK, managing a high-value portfolio of 1,000+ SME clients valued over £100 million. Proven track record in driving revenue growth, structuring complex financial solutions, and cultivating strategic partnerships.

Expert in delivering client-centric financial advisory services across lending, deposits, cash management, and risk mitigation. Adept at navigating diverse regulatory environments (FCA, PRA, AML/KYC) with transferable expertise to UAE's Central Bank and DFSA frameworks. Technologically savvy with hands-on experience in Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Power BI, and digital banking tools. A trusted leader known for exceeding onboarding targets, mentoring teams, and strengthening community outreach — now seeking to contribute to a forward-thinking financial institution in the UAE.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4045
4045
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Local Business Manager

METRO BANK
Southampton, UK
11.2024 - 06.2025

•⁠ ⁠Managed and grew a commercial portfolio of 1,000+ SME clients, exceeding £100 million in value, focusing on high-quality service delivery and long-term strategic advisory.
•⁠ ⁠Delivered customized financial solutions including Business Loans, Overdrafts, Asset Finance, and Invoice Discounting — aligning with each client's sector, cash flow, and growth trajectory.
•⁠ ⁠Consistently exceeded quarterly acquisition and lending targets, maintaining a 100% success rate in onboarding new business accounts.
•⁠ ⁠Led relationship development efforts by hosting regular business networking sessions and representing the bank at external SME and Chamber-of-Commerce events.
•⁠ ⁠Championed digital onboarding and relationship tools such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, and FullCircl to improve lead generation, customer insights, and portfolio performance.
•⁠ ⁠Acted as a mentor and subject-matter expert for complex account structures, AML/KYC compliance, and financial documentation, enhancing team capability and client turnaround times.
•⁠ ⁠Collaborated cross-functionally with credit, compliance, and regional managers to maintain credit quality while enabling business growth.

Banking Representative

METRO BANK
Guildford/Cardiff, UK
10.2023 - 10.2024

•⁠ ⁠Fast-tracked to expert-level certification in account opening, branch operations, and regulatory compliance including FCA, PRA, and Anti-Money Laundering standards.
•⁠ ⁠Delivered high-impact customer service and maintained 95%+ accuracy in client onboarding, ensuring "Right First Time" principles and audit-readiness.
•⁠ ⁠Partnered with commercial teams to pre-qualify and prepare SME clients for business account onboarding and financial product applications.
•⁠ ⁠Resolved escalated customer service and transaction issues with efficiency and empathy, improving branch-level customer satisfaction scores.

Customer Service & Technical Support Specialist

INTERNATIONAL COPIERS
Reading, UK
03.2023 - 09.2023

•⁠ ⁠Delivered customer-centric service and hands-on technical support for office automation equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal client experience.
•⁠ ⁠Built strong B2B client relationships by tailoring service agreements, offering technical consultations, and executing post-service follow-ups.
•⁠ ⁠Developed early skills in relationship management, issue resolution, and technical training — foundations for later success in financial services.

Education

Master of Science - Management

University of Surrey
Guildford, UK

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar, India

Skills

  • CRM & Data Tools: Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, MS Excel, FullCircl, Reporting Dashboards
  • Banking & Compliance: Core Banking Platforms, Risk & Lending Tools, AML/KYC, UK FCA/PRA regulations, onboarding frameworks (transferable to UAE Central Bank & DFSA standards)
  • Business & Client Management: Customer Relationship Management, Business Development & Sales, Customer Due Diligence, Complaint Resolution & Customer Advocacy
  • Interpersonal & Leadership: Communication & Stakeholder Engagement, Training & Development, Multi-task Management

Accomplishments

    3x Employee of the Month at Metro Bank for exceeding customer satisfaction targets, delivering error-free account processes, and driving team performance.

Certification

  • Corporate Banking: Products| Loans| Relationship Management - Udemy
  • Relationship Management in Corporate Banking - Udemy

LANGUAGES

English
Fluent
Hindi
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Football, Basketball, Travel

Timeline

Local Business Manager

METRO BANK
11.2024 - 06.2025

Banking Representative

METRO BANK
10.2023 - 10.2024

Customer Service & Technical Support Specialist

INTERNATIONAL COPIERS
03.2023 - 09.2023

Master of Science - Management

University of Surrey

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Lovely Professional University
Kshitiz Mukhia