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Taranbir Kaur

New York

Summary

Strategic financial services executive with 15+ years of experience partnering with senior leadership to drive business performance, financial decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional execution within global banking institutions. Proven ability to translate complex financial, operational, and regulatory information into actionable business insights, and executive-level communications. Extensive experience collaborating with Finance, Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, and client-facing teams to support enterprise initiatives, governance requirements, and strategic growth objectives.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President - Investment Finance

CITI
New York
02.2022 - Current
  • Partnered with private bankers, investment finance, risk management, legal, and compliance teams to support complex lending transactions and strategic business initiatives.
  • Provided financial analysis, portfolio insights, and risk assessments, supporting executive decision-making.
  • Managed the Program Credit Team with an aggregate loan portfolio of approximately $900 million.
  • Managed a credit-intensive portfolio of ultra high net worth and high net worth clients, with a minimum net worth exceeding $10 million.
  • Led the implementation of Citi Private Bank's BlueBox lending platform, reducing approval timelines from weeks to hours.
  • Translated complex financial and credit information into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders, and business leaders.
  • Monitored market conditions, client portfolio trends, and economic developments to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging business considerations.
  • Served as a key liaison among multiple business functions, ensuring alignment, communication, and execution across stakeholders.
  • Supported governance and compliance frameworks by ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, internal controls, and risk management standards.
  • Led the implementation and adoption of Citi Private Bank's BlueBox securities-backed lending platform, reducing approval timelines from weeks to hours, while improving client experience and operational efficiency.

Assistant Vice President - Lending Operations

CITI
New York
08.2017 - 01.2022

• Set-up client information on the CPB platform and loan systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency of loan documentation.

• Authorize credit applications, ensuring documentation aligns with the credit and other internal policies.

• Created HMDA forms for regulatory requirements; assist in improving processes to ensure compliance.

Coordinate with sales, legal, risk, compliance, and operations departments to fulfill the business process.

• Integrate Citi Private Bank’s automated securities-backed lending platform (BlueBox) to streamline securities-backed lending, expedited approvals.

Authorize credit applications, ensuring documentation aligns with the credit, and other internal policies.

• Maintain a working knowledge of all products to enhance marketing and sales to meet the needs of clients.

Manager - Trade Finance

CANARA BANK
New York
01.2015 - 07.2017

• Led client relationships and business development initiatives, supporting revenue growth and market expansion.
• Analyzed financial and operational performance data, and provided recommendations to senior management.
Prepared executive summaries, business performance reports, and strategic recommendations supporting leadership decisions.
• Served as a liaison between business units and senior leadership to ensure effective communication and execution of organizational priorities.

Marketing Manager

VERITAS HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS
03.2012 - 01.2015
  • Developed strategic growth initiatives, market positioning strategies, and business development programs.
  • Analyzed market trends, competitive dynamics, and performance metrics to support organizational growth objectives.
  • Presented business recommendations and performance insights to leadership teams.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to execute marketing campaigns effectively.

Sales & Marketing Manager

CELLHUB
01.2010 - 02.2012
  • Developed data-driven marketing strategies and business growth initiatives.
  • Evaluated campaign performance metrics, and provided executive recommendations to improve results and resource allocation.
  • Collaborated across teams to launch strategic programs supporting customer acquisition and revenue growth.
  • Coordinated marketing campaigns across various digital platforms.
  • Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
07-2008

Master of Arts - Public Administration

University of Madras
08-2001

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Ethiraj College
08-1999

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Portfolio management
  • Credit evaluation
  • Strategic planning
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Event networking

Awards And Leadership

  • Outstanding Contributor Award - Citigroup
  • President's Volunteer Service Award
  • Congressional Certificate of Merit
  • Women Empowerment Citation - Nassau County
  • New York State Assembly Citation
  • President - NetIP North America
  • Volunteer - Guru Nanak Kitchen

Timeline

Vice President - Investment Finance

CITI
02.2022 - Current

Assistant Vice President - Lending Operations

CITI
08.2017 - 01.2022

Manager - Trade Finance

CANARA BANK
01.2015 - 07.2017

Marketing Manager

VERITAS HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS
03.2012 - 01.2015

Sales & Marketing Manager

CELLHUB
01.2010 - 02.2012

MBA - Business Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

Master of Arts - Public Administration

University of Madras

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

Ethiraj College
Taranbir Kaur