Sophia P
Senior Banking Operations Specialist
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Strategic Banking Operations Leader with over 9 years of distinguished expertise in institutional financial services. Specializing in high-integrity customer onboarding, robust KYC/RE-KYC governance, and zero-defect AML compliance. A results-driven professional recognized for orchestrating complex account servicing and audit-ready documentation with clinical precision. Committed to sustaining institutional integrity through a disciplined, analytical, and customer-centric operational philosophy.
Experience
Operations & Growth Specialist (Branch Banking) - HDFC Bank LTD.
(2026-01)
- Managing end-to-end branch operations including account opening, high-value remittances, and cash transactions.
- Consistently achieving targets for CASA accounts, Fixed Deposits, and third-party products.
- Driving institutional digital migration and UPI ecosystem adoption.
- Strengthening customer retention through high-impact cross-selling strategies.
RE-KYC Specialist - Account Servicing - ICICI Bank Ltd.
(2023-01 - 2025-12)
- Managed critical CASA account lifecycles and seamless CRM integration.
- Conducted deep-dive KYC due diligence neutralizing high-risk documentation gaps.
- Maintained 'Always-Audit-Ready' repository clearing every regulatory review.
- Spearheaded RE-KYC initiatives for HNI portfolios ensuring 100% compliance.
Onboarding Specialist - KYC & Account Servicing - Jana Small Finance Bank
(2018-01 - 2023-12)
- Commanded backend operations during rapid growth cycles maintaining rigorous SLAs.
- Spearheaded identity verification protocols ensuring compliance with AML/KYC mandates.
- Delivered account servicing solutions enhancing institutional trust.
- Orchestrated 500+ secure onboarding files monthly with absolute precision.
Assistant Accountant - New Indian Electricals
(2016-01 - 2017-12)
- Maintained high-precision ledger documentation and internal audit-ready financial records.
- Optimized ledger reconciliation processes resulting in a 15% reduction in month-end closing time.
- Orchestrated end-to-end audit facilitation for multiple external financial reviews with zero material discrepancies.
- Improved internal financial reporting accuracy by implementing standardized voucher verification protocols.
Assistant Teacher - Alphabet New Campus (St. Mira's)
(2015-01 - 2016-12)
- Fostered trust-based relationships through high emotional intelligence.
- Utilized engaging communication to support student learning outcomes.
- Applied active listening to provide academic and emotional student support.
- Maintained absolute professionalism while managing dynamic classrooms.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com - RPA College (2012-01 - 2015-12)
Pre-University - PU / 10+2 - RPA College (2010-01 - 2012-12)
Secondary Education - LKG - 10th - VSM English High School (1999-01 - 2010-12)