Seasoned banker with 20 years of experience in credit administration role, middle office and syndication agency desk with conventional and Islamic product knowledge. Driven professional with strategic mindset and excellent leadership abilities with skills in communication, team collaboration, and decision-making. Strong ability to adapt and learn quickly in high-pressure environments. Led multiple high-stakes projects that streamlined operations and boosted profitability. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and driving innovative solutions that align with organisational goals. Technical expert focused on product management, process mapping, regulatory compliance business analysis and digital transformation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vice President, Credit Customer Fulfilment
The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah
Dubai, U.A.E
07.2021 - 02.2025
Leading a team of 45+ executives including senior officials managing Credit Administration activity for Wholesale Banking, Business Banking, Investment and Wealth Products for Elite/High Net worth Customers and Agency activity for Syndication Desk.
Manage assigned system related projects including implementation of Core systems and workflows, along with providing various system related enhancements to streamline product offering to customers
Liaise with Vendors and IT team for various transformation related projects and be a key stakeholder in Project steering committee's with Senior Management
Lead the digital transformation project of the Bank from on boarding to end to end customer journey
Advanced knowledge of LMA documentation with support provided to legal counsels while closing syndication or bilateral loans including all collateral's not limited to mortgages
Develop, create and implement policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of Business, Corporate and Investment Banking
Focal point between various business groups, interact with internal business groups, business services units, business heads and internal, external departments in order to develop and maintain key working relationships
Proactively identifying operational risks and assessing the adequacy of controls to manage such risks, including recommending enhanced or additional controls by designing various Operational activities and plans
Ensure consistent application of the Banks proprietary operational risk framework across the Corporate Banking and Multi National Corporate Division, through proactive assessment; interpret Risk data with implementation of mitigation strategies
Ensure the team is compliant with policies, procedures and practices to fortify adherence and maximize own and employee contribution to business performance
Conducts various team huddles and debriefs weekly staff meetings to ensure support various staff requirements in line with the Bank strategy.
Assistant Vice President and Lead – Credit Administration - International
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Abu Dhabi
07.2019 - 06.2021
Implementation of the process, policy and setup of Credit Administration setup at international location MENA, APAC and Europe
Training the staff on the process and documentation related to international jurisdiction
Maintaining relationship with internal customer, closely coordinate with the business team, credit, policy to accomplish department objectives/goals
Maintain thorough familiarity of all products under Corporate and investment Banking for international branches
Continuously strive for cost reduction, risk management in the most efficient manner
Development of RCSA for various International branches
Work with project for system integration at various international location.
Team Leader - Corporate Credit Operation
The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah
Dubai
11.2016 - 06.2019
Responsible for documentation and disbursal of corporate loans, structured products and Syndication loans
Solving queries and complaints from various channels across the bank
Preparation of monthly reports for central bank and internal management reports
Training and staff induction of new joiners
System testing and successful implementation within stipulated timeline.
Head of Agency IPO - Syndication
First Gulf Bank
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
08.2012 - 11.2016
Senior Officer Credit Administration | First Gulf Bank
Responsible for managing the Agency desk from documentation execution and loan processing
Managing documentation related to corporate and investment banking team
Handling internal and central bank audit query and timely resolution of same
Developing SOP and preparation of various internal and external MIS report
Handled syndication loan disbursal and maintenance of same in the system.
Senior Officer, Credit Administration
Union National Bank
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E
04.2008 - 07.2012
Managing documentation in relation to corporate and business banking customer
System Limit and collateral maintenance in line with credit approval and documentation
Syndication loan maintenance and MIS reporting, Bank and country limit monitoring.
Assistant Manager in Credit Administration
ING Vysya Bank Ltd (India)
07.2007 - 04.2008
Improved customer service by implementing new procedures and protocols.
Increased staff productivity by providing comprehensive training programmes.
Credit Administration Officer
ABN Amro Bank N.V. (India)
Mumbai, India
07.2004 - 07.2007
Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Limit management and Credit Documentation Drafting for Corporate customer.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce and Accounting -
Mumbai University
03.2001 - 03.2004
Skills
Corporate Credit documentation for Conventional and Islamic products
Credit limit management and MIS
Syndication and Agency Desk Management
Expertise in analysing operational risk and develop controls
Decision-Making expertise
Project Management
Budget Management
Banking operations
UAE laws and regulation
Results-Driven approach
Regulatory compliance understanding
Accomplishments
Awarded with Gold Award for “Lean and Efficient Team” 2022
Awarded “Stellar Performer 2023 by Business Banking Group”
Awarded for contribution towards launch of various system projects.
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Marathi
Advanced
Malayalam
Intermediate
Affiliations
Travelling Various Destinations, Playing Cricket.
Timeline
Vice President, Credit Customer Fulfilment
The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah
07.2021 - 02.2025
Assistant Vice President and Lead – Credit Administration - International
First Abu Dhabi Bank
07.2019 - 06.2021
Team Leader - Corporate Credit Operation
The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah
11.2016 - 06.2019
Head of Agency IPO - Syndication
First Gulf Bank
08.2012 - 11.2016
Senior Officer, Credit Administration
Union National Bank
04.2008 - 07.2012
Assistant Manager in Credit Administration
ING Vysya Bank Ltd (India)
07.2007 - 04.2008
Credit Administration Officer
ABN Amro Bank N.V. (India)
07.2004 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Commerce and Accounting -
Mumbai University
03.2001 - 03.2004
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