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Abhijit Naik

Mumbai

Summary

Experienced Product Manager with a strong background in banking and financial services, specializing in product development, requirement gathering, business documentation (BRD), reconciliation processes, and digital transformation. Passionate about developing customer-centric solutions and streamlining processes through effective SDLC management and collaboration with stakeholders.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager - Product & Process

IndiaIdeas.com (BillDesk)
06.2023 - Current
  • Oversee BBPS product management, ensuring seamless operations across multiple business units
  • Managing leading telecom operator configuration across various PSPs as well as Mobile Banking application.
  • Work closely with developers to analyze, refine, and implement client requirements
  • Monitor product performance and drive improvements through strategic recommendations
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sprint planning with business objectives

Manager - Product Development

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
05.2020 - 05.2023
  • Member in BSG team debit card which involves reconciliation system development, Switch level testing as per the new product launch, product functionality modification
  • Conducted requirement analysis and drafted RSD, BRD, and FSD documents for project execution
  • Managed and updated the product roadmap, ensuring seamless integration of new features
  • Successfully led the migration of VISA & MasterCard debit card BINs from 3DS 1.0 to 3DS 2.0 phasewise
  • Completed EJ Reconciliation migration from manual to application mode in June 2021.
  • Effectively managed the SDLC process, ensuring on-time delivery of banking solutions
  • Worked on SI HUB enabling for Mobile banking channel for Kotak DC
  • Completed BEPG for Kotak Rupay Debit Card.

Deputy Manager

Axis Bank Ltd
11.2008 - 04.2020
  • Led financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and process enhancements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to industry standards
  • Conducted business requirement gathering and created BRDs to facilitate seamless banking product enhancements
  • Managed ATM network operations, including NFS, Euronet tie-ups, reconciliation and dispute resolution
  • Implemented automation for reconciliation and settlement processes, reducing manual efforts and improving operational efficiency
  • Played a crucial role in centralizing 4000+ ATMs, streamlining operations, and improving transaction accuracy in 2010
  • Managed end-to-end MasterCard (Acquiring & Issuing) reconciliation and settlement processes
  • Oversaw VISA ATM Acquiring, VISA Issuing, and VISA Money Transfer (VMT) reconciliation, ensuring smooth financial transactions
  • Led the migration of MasterCard Secure ID token and executed upgrades for MasterCard File Express (MFE) in 2012 as well as in 2018
  • Designed and implemented customer dispute resolution system with enhanced features in 2014
  • Developed and standardized SOPs for reconciliation, settlement, and disputes, ensuring adherence to best practices
  • Spearheaded outsourcing of ATM reconciliation, significantly improving operational efficiency and coverage in 2011
  • Collaborated with IT and operations teams to implement process enhancements and strengthen compliance frameworks
  • Led the successful implementation of SAP-BO dashboards, improving business intelligence and internal reporting in Jan 2018
  • Ensured smooth execution of SDLC, facilitating the timely launch of critical banking solutions

Functional Consultant

Ameya Infovision Pvt Ltd
07.2008 - 10.2008
  • Prepared Business Continuity Management (BCM) documentation for Barclays Securities India Pvt Ltd
  • Assisted in configuring Exchange Server and supported users with trading application queries

Assistant Manager

HDFC Bank Ltd
02.2008 - 04.2008
  • Assisted customers with account management, fixed deposits, and payment processing
  • Managed daily MIS for RTGS, NEFT, and cheque transactions, ensuring accuracy in reporting

Customer Service Manager

ICICI Bank Ltd
09.2005 - 01.2008
  • Handled high-priority customer service requests, ensuring swift resolution of issues
  • Managed regulatory complaints, including those escalated to RBI and the Banking Ombudsman
  • Initiated process improvements to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency

Education

M.Sc. - Physics

University of Mumbai
12.2004

B.Sc. - Physics

Sathaye College
04.2002

Skills

  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Requirement Gathering
  • Process Documentation
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Reconciliation & Settlement
  • Process Optimization
  • Managing SDLC Effectively
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Customer Experience Enhancement
  • Team Collaboration
  • Product development
  • Quality control procedures
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Operational support
  • Regulatory requirements understanding
  • Project Management
  • Production reporting
  • Strategic planning
  • Data analytics

Accomplishments

  • Progressed from Phone banking officer to higher ranks such as Customer Service Manager in ICICI Bank
  • Received an appreciation as “Rising Star “for contribution towards setting new Standards in Customer Service from Ms. Chanda Kochar ( Executive Directive ICICI Bank Ltd)
  • Played lead role in the Implementation of Axis Bank In-house Payment Gateway
  • Played core team lead in the development & implementation of Axis Bank Centralization project of 4000+ATMs from decentralized set up & putting on the Automation mode in 2010
  • Played core team lead role in implementation of new concept called IAD which included the outsourcing of ATM reconciliation to different vendors thereby increasing the count of AXIS Bank ATMs to 8000+ in 2011
  • Effectively completed the migration of Master Card Secure ID token, Master Card File Express (MFE) client from 5. 6 to 6.0 which is used in daily settlement of Master Card Channel for both Acquiring as well as Issuing Business in 2012 & further upgrade from 6.0 to 7.0 in 2018
  • Prepared Process Documents including SOPs for reconciliation, accounting & customer disputes for all products in 2013 & worked as EGRC coordinator to implement SOX documentation for chargeback unit in 2014
  • Successful migration from Master Com to Master Com pro which is used in staging the documents for the disputes handling regarding transaction happened through MDS for Both Acquiring & issuing business in 2014-15
  • Enhancement of the Customer Dispute Resolution system in 2014
  • Successful production movement of Euronet Mini Statement, Pin Change Fees for Acquiring & Issuing Transaction, VISA Access Fess, Master Card Access fees, IMPS, IMT, ATM Recon, CCRS, ATM Billing from 2011-2015
  • Completed SAP-BO implementation in daily dashboards which is used for various internal & network reporting so as to bring one reference point for all the stake holders in Jan-2018.

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Marathi
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Intermediate
B1

Additional Information

Expertise in Customer Service, MIS, Team Management & Product Design

System awareness comprises of Banking solutions such as UBS, Finware along with reconciliation systems such as MBCRS,

DCRS, card blocking application as I-View,Base-24.

Hands on experience in NICS, MasterCom, VROL, Visa online, VISA Edit package, MFE, Euronet & NPCI DMS.


Timeline

Manager - Product & Process

IndiaIdeas.com (BillDesk)
06.2023 - Current

Manager - Product Development

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
05.2020 - 05.2023

Deputy Manager

Axis Bank Ltd
11.2008 - 04.2020

Functional Consultant

Ameya Infovision Pvt Ltd
07.2008 - 10.2008

Assistant Manager

HDFC Bank Ltd
02.2008 - 04.2008

Customer Service Manager

ICICI Bank Ltd
09.2005 - 01.2008

B.Sc. - Physics

Sathaye College

M.Sc. - Physics

University of Mumbai
Abhijit Naik