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Nikhil Bankar

Citi Bank Operations Professional | Risk Management & Investment Banking | Financial Analysis | Regulatory Compliance | Seeking Roles in Global Banks & Leading Financial Institutions

Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

2+ years of work experience

Citi India
May 20251 yr 1 moPresent

Pune District

• Process and review 350+ daily financial transactions, ensuring compliance with internal control frameworks and regulatory standards. • Perform control checks, reconciliations, and exception analysis, identifying discrepancies and mitigating operational risks. • Conduct root cause analysis on issues and escalate control gaps to relevant stakeholders for resolution. • Collaborate with risk, compliance, and operations teams, strengthening governance and control effectiveness. • Prepare and maintain detailed control documentation, audit trails, and reports for internal and external audits. • Support risk assessments and control reviews, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. • Identify opportunities for process improvement and control enhancements, contributing to a 10% increase in efficiency. • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining 98%+ SLA adherence in a high-volume environment. • Communicate findings and updates effectively to internal stakeholders and senior team members
Saraswat Bank
Dec 20231 yrNov 2024

Pune, Maharashtra, India

- Facilitated banking transactions for over 1,000 customers monthly, achieving a transaction accuracy rate of 98%. - Enhanced customer understanding of bank products through detailed consultations, improving customer satisfaction metrics by 15%. -Collaborated with senior officers to streamline daily operations, reducing procedural inefficiencies by 20%. - Assisted customers with diverse banking transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and account inquiries. - Supported senior officers in executing banking operations and handling administrative tasks effectively. - Delivered comprehensive information about bank products and services to customers, ensuring prompt resolution of inquiries and issues. - Facilitated seamless client onboarding processes, ensuring a positive customer experience. - Presented and cross-sold banking services and products to both existing and prospective clients, contributing to a increase in overall sales. - Performed administrative and clerical duties, including precise data entry and efficient filing, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
S K Kulkarni & Associates LLP
May 20173 mosJul 2017

Pune City

Education

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

Master of Business Administration, Financial management

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

20222 yrs2024
Vishwakarma College of Arts, Commerce & Science

Bachelor of Commerce

Vishwakarma College of Arts, Commerce & Science

20164 yrs2020

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Headline

Citi Bank Operations Professional | Risk Management & Investment Banking | Financial Analysis | Regulatory Compliance | Seeking Roles in Global Banks & Leading Financial Institutions

About

Results-oriented financial analyst with strong banking experience and accounting skills. Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service, streamline operations, and analyze financial data. Seeking to leverage expertise in financial analysis, investment banking, and financial reporting to contribute to organizational success.

Location

Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

Work experience

Ops support specialist C4 at Citi India, May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo, Pune District, • Process and review 350+ daily financial transactions, ensuring compliance with internal control frameworks and regulatory standards. • Perform control checks, reconciliations, and exception analysis, identifying discrepancies and mitigating operational risks. • Conduct root cause analysis on issues and escalate control gaps to relevant stakeholders for resolution. • Collaborate with risk, compliance, and operations teams, strengthening governance and control effectiveness. • Prepare and maintain detailed control documentation, audit trails, and reports for internal and external audits. • Support risk assessments and control reviews, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures. • Identify opportunities for process improvement and control enhancements, contributing to a 10% increase in efficiency. • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining 98%+ SLA adherence in a high-volume environment. • Communicate findings and updates effectively to internal stakeholders and senior team members

Junior Officer (operation and marketing) at Saraswat Bank, Dec 2023 - Nov 2024 · 1 yr, Pune, Maharashtra, India, - Facilitated banking transactions for over 1,000 customers monthly, achieving a transaction accuracy rate of 98%. - Enhanced customer understanding of bank products through detailed consultations, improving customer satisfaction metrics by 15%. -Collaborated with senior officers to streamline daily operations, reducing procedural inefficiencies by 20%. - Assisted customers with diverse banking transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and account inquiries. - Supported senior officers in executing banking operations and handling administrative tasks effectively. - Delivered comprehensive information about bank products and services to customers, ensuring prompt resolution of inquiries and issues. - Facilitated seamless client onboarding processes, ensuring a positive customer experience. - Presented and cross-sold banking services and products to both existing and prospective clients, contributing to a increase in overall sales. - Performed administrative and clerical duties, including precise data entry and efficient filing, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations

Junior Accountant at S K Kulkarni & Associates LLP, May 2017 - Jul 2017 · 3 mos, Pune City

Education

Master of Business Administration, Financial management, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

Bachelor of Commerce, Vishwakarma College of Arts, Commerce & Science