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Vikram Behl

Glengowrie,IA

Summary

A political research analyst and enthusiast with on ground experience in recently conducted state elections in India. Goal-oriented professional with extensive experience in financial products, banking/insurance regulations and customer service with excellent analytical, communication and observation skills. Proficient in credit risk management, mortgage assessment, insurance underwriting and other administrative tasks. Adept at conducting ground surveys, building strong relationship with stakeholders and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Proven capability to deliver accurate and timely reports, supporting informed decision-making processes. A great team player and have shown leadership skills whenever required.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Mortgage Discharges Assessor

Westpac
08.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for assessing Partial and Full Discharge request for Sale, Refinance and Debt Repaid requests received from solicitors, lenders and customers
  • Clarify loan & property requirements & ensuring remaining security adheres to credit policy
  • Assess the viability of customer’s application / request and ensure compliance to standards
  • Assess mortgages & securities to confirm they meet all lending requirements
  • Ensure documentation meets standard expectations of regulatory bodies & the Credit Policy
  • Preparing documentation for discharge settlements, settlement instructions and solicitor letters
  • Actively promote a strong risk culture that ensures risk and compliance are a key consideration in any decisions, highlight any identified risks and lead the development of mitigation plans
  • Working with stakeholders to ensure any exceptions outside the credit guidelines are managed and resolved appropriately
  • Proactively contribute to innovation & continuous improvement to improve quality, efficiency, risk & compliance outcomes by working closely with cross-functional teams across the bank

Research Analyst

Designboxed Innovations Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • Conducted on-field surveys in over 50 constituencies across the state of Maharashtra (India)
  • Based on feedback received from public, suggested the most suitable/winnable candidate to contest the elections
  • Collected data to prepare constituency wise manifestos and a general development statement for the party to present to the voters
  • Developed a social media strategy to maximum outreach
  • Assisted in preparing a programme to mobilise the party cadre/workers across the state

Insurance Claims Officer (Contact Centre)

RAA
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • First point of contact for member’s claims enquiries including lodgements
  • Process claims, payments and workflows as per guidelines
  • Identify frauds and take action according to Insurance Contracts Act and company policies
  • Ensure accuracy of data entry and Compliance with relevant government legislations
  • Comply with policies to identify & report new risks, issues & any incidents to the management

Sub-contractor and Egress surveyor

NBN
01.2018 - 09.2019
  • Installation and activation of Network termination devices at customer premises
  • Run internal cable to wall-plate wherever required either through the roof or the wall
  • Run external or lead in cable from pole or pit to the building/premise wherever required
  • Connect and successfully activate the modem with the network using the required tools and equipment
  • Adhered to Work Health and Safety legislations, polices & procedures and performed remedial actions for potential hazards
  • Complete egress field surveys for NBN using company provided equipment and driving through designated areas to survey a site and upload captured data to NBN servers

Console operator

OTR Pasadena
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Provide service to all customers, whether a fuel, lubricant or convenience transaction
  • Process all cash and EFTPOS sales in an accurate and timely manner
  • Manage store inventory and increase sales through promotions and up-selling
  • Reconcile cash and inventory at the end of the shift and report to Site Manager of any discrepancies

Admin/Operations/Claims officer

Aviva Life Insurance
06.2015 - 12.2016

Customer Service/Branch Admin officer

MetLife Insurance
07.2013 - 08.2014

Admin/Claims/Operations officer

TATA AIA life Insurance
02.2007 - 05.2013

Customer Service & Operations

  • Responsible for 100% accuracy and processing customer request forms and documents as per guidelines and timeframes.
  • Handling customer feedback and resolving complaints.
  • Accepting claim forms, checking for accuracy, and processing as per guidelines.
  • Providing support to legal and risk teams for ombudsman related escalations.
  • Day to day branch operations management including administration & property.
  • Stakeholder management including risk and compliance.

Underwriting & claims

  • Underwriting new business application forms while adhering to compliance.
  • Assessing risks while processing application forms for issuance.
  • Quality control by ensuring 100% accuracy while scrutinising application forms.

Financial activities & Reporting

  • Collecting cash and cheque payments for new business and renewals
  • Depositing previous day collections with the bank.
  • End of day account receivable and payables, Compliance & Issuance reports.

Compliance & audit

  • Ensuring processes and practices are aligned with regulatory requirements.
  • Maintaining documentation & data integrity and standard operating processes.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

12.2015

Bachelor of Commerce -

04.2000

Skills

  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills to interact with constituents, stakeholders and team members
  • Conducting on-field surveys, understanding needs and aspirations of the general public
  • Strong customer focus with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Significant experience in administrative roles with proven track record of efficiently handling complaints and claims of internal and external customers
  • Ability to provide valuable knowledge and up to date advice to all stakeholders
  • Ability in understanding, clarifying, collecting and recording all information
  • Adaptable and can thrive in any dynamic atmosphere with a can-do attitude
  • Building relationships with existing customers and being empathetic towards them
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills to resolve constituent inquiries and manage community concerns effectively
  • Multi-tasker with proven experience in the use of Microsoft Applications and other databases with ability to learn and navigate through systems
  • Proven ability to work effectively & harmoniously in a team environment, general supervision & achieving common objectives

Timeline

Research Analyst

Designboxed Innovations Pvt Ltd
07.2024 - 11.2024

Mortgage Discharges Assessor

Westpac
08.2021 - Current

Insurance Claims Officer (Contact Centre)

RAA
09.2019 - 05.2021

Console operator

OTR Pasadena
10.2018 - 02.2019

Sub-contractor and Egress surveyor

NBN
01.2018 - 09.2019

Admin/Operations/Claims officer

Aviva Life Insurance
06.2015 - 12.2016

Customer Service/Branch Admin officer

MetLife Insurance
07.2013 - 08.2014

Admin/Claims/Operations officer

TATA AIA life Insurance
02.2007 - 05.2013

Master of Business Administration -

Bachelor of Commerce -

Vikram Behl