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Vivek Aggarwal

Vivek Aggarwal

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Experienced banking professional with more than 20 years of expertise in Corporate, Commercial, and Business banking.
Demonstrated history of leadership and managing relationships in Corporate and SME sectors in UAE and India, with a focus on corporate finance.
Looks for answers to issues and uses in-depth analytical expertise to understand them. Skilled in handling multiple tasks, guiding group conversations, and overseeing projects.
With my extensive experience in banking and finance, I am positioned as a valuable asset in driving business growth and client success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work history

Unit Head- Emerging Corporates

Commercial Bank of Dubai
Abu Dhabi
01.2016 - Current
  • Manages Asset & Liability portfolio exceeding AED 2 Bn, atering to a diverse customer base across different industries such as manufacturing, contracting, and trading.
  • Recommend credit proposals to sanctioning authorities, ensuring clear communication,in-depth financial analysis and alignment with risk management.
  • Applied critical thinking abilities to break down complicated issues, assess possible answers, and reach well-informed conclusions.
  • Proactively monitors portfolio performance, ensuring optimal utilization and timely repayments by recognizing early warning signals and implementing corrective measures.
  • Maintained high energy and enthusiasm in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to foster team motivation and performance.
  • Collaborated with various distribution channels and teams to ensure seamless business operations and exceptional client service delivery.
  • Represents the bank at corporate events, effectively promoting business opportunities across diverse sectors.

Relationship Manager- SME Banking

RAK Bank
Abu Dhabi
10.2013 - 12.2015
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of Emerging Corporates and SMEs across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Northern Emirates, spanning industries such as Foodstuff, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, IT Solutions, Logistics, Trading, and Services.
  • Led a team of relationship officers to drive business development in alignment with the Bank's credit policies, consistently achieving personal and team targets.
  • Conducted in-depth financial and non-financial analyses of customer statements to produce comprehensive credit reports for new requests and renewals.
  • Structured tailored credit facilities to meet customer needs while maximizing the Bank's interests, ensuring robust credit risk management and profitability.
  • Monitored account performance to identify early warning signs, enhancing quality by minimizing defaults and provisions.
  • Achieved exceptional financial results by managing account financials to exceed growth and profitability targets.
  • Drove incremental revenues through Structured Trade Services, Payments, and Cash Management Solutions.

Senior Manager- Corporate Banking

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
New Delhi, India
01.2007 - 09.2013
  • Drive and inspire a high-performing team of Relationship and Product Managers to successfully acquire new customers and deepen existing client relationships, consistently achieving revenue targets.
  • Spearhead the submission of comprehensive credit proposals through detailed financial and risk analysis, ensuring high-quality support for decision-making.
  • Assess project viability and borrower creditworthiness, delivering insightful appraisal presentations to the Credit Committee.
  • Generate and present compelling loan proposals for eligible corporates, aligning product offerings with the Bank's Loan Policy to maximize customer acquisition.

Executive - Corporate Finance

Vardhman Group
Ludhiana, India
09.2003 - 01.2007

Project Finance:

  • Spearheaded the preparation, appraisal, and submission of project proposals with comprehensive financial projections to banks and financial institutions, securing long-term funding for strategic expansion and modernization initiatives.
  • Orchestrated coordination for security creation and legal documentation, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

Working Capital Management:

  • Responsible for day-to-day liquidity management of group having Working Capital Base of Rs 600 Cr.
  • Preparation and submission of CMA applications to Banks, execution of consortium documents and timely submission of Half Yearly, Quarterly and Monthly statements to Banks.
  • Liasoning with banks for availing financial products and occasionally dealing in Forex transactions.

Key Projects Handled on Job:

  • Led the successful issuance of Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB) for Vardhman Group, overseeing legal due diligence, crafting the offer circular, and orchestrating investor conferences and roadshows while negotiating with lead managers and finalizing all critical documents, including Subscription Agreements and Trust Deeds.
  • Spearheaded the development and finalization of banking arrangements and accounts management policies for Vardhman Group, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance

Education

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) -

ICFAI University

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) - Finance

Symbiosis (SCDL)

Bachelor of Commerce (B-Com) - Commerce

Punjab University

Skills

  • Demonstrates exceptional financial acumen and commercial insight, enabling the identification of diverse market opportunities and potential new clients
  • Proven leadership skills that drive team motivation and consistently achieve organizational objectives
  • A high achiever who consistently exceeds expectations, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, excelling at leading high-performance teams
  • Excels in fast-paced settings and challenging conditions, demonstrating integrity along with outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities

Accomplishments

  • Employee of The Year -2019 award for outstanding performance at Commercial Bank of Dubai.
  • In Kotak Mahindra Bank, after 2 years I was entrusted with responsibility of handling entire Punjab & Chandigarh region.

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 03/18/1982
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital status: Married

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Punjabi
Native

Timeline

Unit Head- Emerging Corporates

Commercial Bank of Dubai
01.2016 - Current

Relationship Manager- SME Banking

RAK Bank
10.2013 - 12.2015

Senior Manager- Corporate Banking

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
01.2007 - 09.2013

Executive - Corporate Finance

Vardhman Group
09.2003 - 01.2007

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) - Finance

Symbiosis (SCDL)

Bachelor of Commerce (B-Com) - Commerce

Punjab University

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) -

ICFAI University
Vivek Aggarwal