Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Chandana Behera

GEORGETOWN,TEXAS

Summary


Dynamic and attentive personal Banker Analyst specializes in retail banking, customer service and account management. Driven to help clients make responsible and financially beneficial decisions. Knowledgeable of branch operations and financial products to best support company and customers.

Top-performing professional with substantial experience in banking and finance. Dedicated to establishing long-term relations with customers to demonstrate trust and decrease account closure rates. Adept at understanding customer needs to recommend appropriate banking products.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Banker

Wells Fargo Bank
06.2023 - 11.2024

Personalized Customer Interaction: Efficient Problem Resolution: Product and Service Expertise: Strong Communication Skills: Proactive Customer Engagement:

  • Expert in personal banking practices, rules, and regulations
  • Detailed understanding of banking services and products
  • Proficient in MS Office, banking databases and software
  • NMLS Certified for Real estate loans with Wells Fargo
  • Experience in Sales, Notary Services, Salesforce, Customer service, Personal and business loans
  • Business stakeholder and functional expert for Wells Fargo corporate software development teams.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
  • Maintained compliance with bank policies and regulations while executing various financial transactions for customers.
  • Processed customer requests for statements, ordering additional checks, and updating customer personal information in database.

EXPERTISE IN

  • Understanding customer needs and offering tailored financial advice.
  • Building trust by remembering client preferences and previous interactions.
  • Creating a welcoming environment that encourages open communication.
  • Quickly addressing and resolving customer issues, such as account discrepancies, card replacements, or transaction queries.
  • Maintaining composure and a positive demeanor, even in challenging situations.
  • Using resources and tools effectively to solve problems on the first contact.
  • Having a deep knowledge of banking products like savings accounts, loans, credit services, investment options, and digital banking tools.
  • Explaining complex financial concepts in an easy-to-understand manner.
  • Keeping up with new offerings and policy changes to provide the most accurate information.
  • Managed deposits, withdrawals and wire transfers to process smooth banking transactions for clients.
  • Exceeded individual performance metrics consistently while maintaining exceptional levels of client satisfaction ratings throughout tenure as Personal Banker.
  • Boosted sales of bank products through effective cross-selling and up-selling techniques.
  • Actively listening to customers to understand their questions or concerns.
  • Promoted financial products by maintaining excellent service offering knowledge.
  • Communicating clearly, concisely, and professionally.
  • Using non-verbal cues effectively in in-person interactions.
  • Reaching out to customers to inform them of new products, offers, or important updates.
  • Following up on previous inquiries to ensure satisfaction.
  • Building long-term relationships by acknowledging milestones or providing value-added services.

Operation Manager

CONDUENT
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Lead and supervise risk and the operations of teller functions to deliver exceptional customer service and colleague experience, and ensure timely completion, quality, and compliance in teller functions
  • Provide feedback and present ideas for improving customer service and colleague experience, and related performance management process and tools
  • Perform operational and customer support tasks
  • Provide excellent customer service, engage customers in conversations, and build relationships with them
  • Manage the schedule and the daily operations of the teller line
  • Make decisions and resolve issues related to daily operations of the teller line, under direction of regional banking management
  • Leverage interpretation of applicable regulations, policy and procedure requirements, and audit and escalation procedures
  • Support customers and employees in resolving or escalating concerns or complaints
  • Collaborate and consult with branch employees, colleagues, and mid-level managers
  • Interact directly with customers
  • Coach, motivate, and develop a diverse team of direct reports to achieve full potential and meet established business objectives
  • Manage allocation of people and financial resources for branch operations

Accounting Associate /Assistant Loan Officer

HDFC Bank (Housing Development Finance corporation)
06.2010 - 06.2012
  • Primarily inputting application data collected by Loan Officer into the system and ensure data accuracy
  • Review complex files, identify issues, and determine solutions prior to submission for processing
  • Preparing or assisting with loan documentation
  • Review loan application package for completeness and accuracy, possible fraud and/or inconsistencies
  • Ensures properly executed loan documentation in conformance with legal, regulatory and bank policy standards
  • Ensures complete and accurate file submissions to processing
  • Maintain strong knowledge of State/Federal regulations to maintain loan file compliance
  • Work effectively under specific time constraints
  • Work independently and as a team
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Responsibilities: overseeing daily operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance with banking regulations, and providing exceptional customer service
  • Also responsible for analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and developing strategies to improve the bank's performance
  • Implemented new procedures and technologies that improved efficiency and streamlined operations
  • Successfully led a team to exceed sales goals while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction scores
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.

Education

MBA - Master in Business Administration

Sambalpur University
INDIA
01.2009

Bachelor - in commerce

ISPAT COLLEGE
INDIA
01.2005

High School -

ISPAT HIGH SCHOOL
INDIA
01.2000

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Business Acumen
  • Analytical thinking
  • Communication-skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Loans
  • Sales strategy
  • Banking
  • MS Excel
  • Relationship building and management
  • Sales force

References

Available upon request.

Certification

  • Certified Business Analyst
  • Licensed -NMLS /MLO

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional

Timeline

Personal Banker

Wells Fargo Bank
06.2023 - 11.2024

Operation Manager

CONDUENT
11.2018 - 12.2019

Accounting Associate /Assistant Loan Officer

HDFC Bank (Housing Development Finance corporation)
06.2010 - 06.2012
  • Certified Business Analyst
  • Licensed -NMLS /MLO

MBA - Master in Business Administration

Sambalpur University

Bachelor - in commerce

ISPAT COLLEGE

High School -

ISPAT HIGH SCHOOL
Chandana Behera