Seema Pursnani, Officer, Retention & Service Quality

Seema Pursnani

Officer, Retention & Service Quality

United Arab Bank

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Banking And Finance
Experience
16 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 9 Months

Officer, Retention & Service Quality at United Arab Bank
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • My current job since January 2016

• Reduce attrition of Retail customers to maintain quality portfolio.
• Escalate proposals to obtain necessary approvals for Retention.
• Maintain relevant retention databases and provide analytical reporting of attrition on the portfolio.
• Aid in Cross sell of retail products and advice customers on their existing retail facilities-Mortgage, Personal Loans and Credit Cards.
• Highlight market trends & customer feedback to product team & management.
• Respond to ad hoc customer queries and address complaints in a timely manner.
• Review early/partial settlement requests and provide necessary approvals for the same.
• Prepare Liability Letters, Clearance letters, Reference letters, Mortgage Facility Offer Letters etc. and ensure timely dispatch of the same.
• Maintain electronic archival of letters issued and dispatched, responsible for filing and letter charges reconciliation.
• Liaise with Call Center & Compliance to resolve Central Bank Complaints initiated by Retail Banking customers.
• Facilitate the identification of process improvements through customer retention.
• High level of internal cross functional interaction with Credit, Compliance, Operations, Sales etc.
• Support Line Manager with reports, presentations, audit requirements and any other tasks outlined by Management based on business needs & work requirements.

Credit Officer at United Arab Bank
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • February 2013 to December 2015

Retail Credit Officer, UNITED ARAB BANK, Sharjah

• Analyse, evaluate and process all applications received at Retail Credit Department are within the policy parameters and credit considerations.
• Check customer's records with Central Bank, Credit Bureau, Blacklists and Collections to minimize the risks associated with customer's integrity, credibility, repayment history and relationship with other banks.
• Assess and highlight companies with weak and fraudulent profiles to the Company Listing Officers.
• Investigate fraudulent applications and liaise with the Fraud Management Unit for detailed scrutiny on the same.
• Adhere to Standing Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Compliance and Quality procedures.
• Handle team responsibilities- distribution of applications, track turnaround time, discussions on reject/return applications, maintain productivity databases.

Credit Coordinator at First Abu Dhabi Bank
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2006 to March 2012

Retail Credit Coordinator, FIRST GULF BANK, Dubai

• Pre-screen all applications basis various checks.
• Process CPV (Contact Point of Verification).
• Undertake Risk Assessment Analysis of the lending proposals. Prepare disbursals after verifying original documents & scrutinizing the security cheques.
• Restructure the respective liabilities of the customers and devise smart payment plans.
• Constant Monitoring overdue and delinquent accounts and follow up closely with customers on collection.
• Recommend legal action or discontinuation of services where payment is not forthcoming.

Education

Master's degree, Banking And Finance
  • at Institute Of Management Technology Dubai
  • April 2010
Bachelor's degree, Banking & Insurance
  • at H R College of Commerce & Economics
  • June 2006
High school or equivalent, Commerce
  • at Our Own English High School
  • March 2003

Specialties & Skills

Managerial Skills
Customer Service
Customer Retention
Credit Risk
Credit Control
Results Oriented
Problem Solving
Able to handle pressure
Decision Making
Interpersonal Skills
Analytical
Well Versed with Ms Office

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert
Hindi
Native Speaker

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Swimming