Japneet Kaur

Result-oriented professional with nearly 7 years of experience across banking and advisory, specializing in providing financial solutions tailored to customer needs for retail and SME segments, risk assessment, process improvement and change management. Proficient in cross-functional collaboration, building relations, and stakeholder management. Skilled in credit appraisal and credit monitoring, risk assessment and mitigation, due diligence and regulatory compliance.

Work Experience

Deputy Manager (Credit Support Officer) | State Bank of India | Patiala

  • Managed a diverse SME loan portfolio of 40 accounts worth ₹172 Crore, contributing to a 30% YoY increase by delivering tailored fund-based and non-fund-based financial solutions.
  • Spearheaded credit underwriting and appraisal processes, conducting thorough risk assessments to ensure high credit quality.
  • Oversaw the complete lifecycle of loans, including disbursement, credit monitoring, and due diligence, minimizing defaults and improving loan performance resulting in improved compliance score of the branch by 12%.
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategies during COVID-19, maintaining portfolio health through regular monitoring and swift remedial action. Offered timely restructuring to eligible accounts, resulting in a portfolio with zero NPAs.
  • Collaborated with various stakeholders, including clients, statutory bodies, and internal teams, to build strong relationships and ensure smooth business operations, effectively navigating hierarchical bottlenecks in the process.
  • Trained and mentored junior employees in credit risk analysis and commercial lending to prepare them for future roles.

Probationary Officer | State Bank of India | Patiala, Punjab

  • As Assistant Manager, led a team of 5 associates to maintain uninterrupted banking operations and deliver exceptional customer service in a rural branch during COVID lockdowns, ensuring full compliance with government guidelines.
  • Educated rural customers on the benefits of digital banking, significantly increasing digital banking penetration by onboarding them to SBI's YONO app and achieving regional leadership for 3 consecutive months. 
  • Spearheaded branch-level digital transformation by implementing digital process workflows for customer onboarding and loan processing, streamlining loan disbursements and reducing turnaround time (TAT).
  • Managed currency operations with cash reserves of ₹100 Crore, adhering to internal controls and minimizing operational risks.
  • Conducted financial literacy sessions for rural customers, improving credit discipline and awareness of financial planning, which led to a higher repayment rate of agri-loans and the extension of interest rate subvention benefits to farmers.

Analyst Ernst & Young LLP | Gurugram, Haryana 

  • Conducted risk assessments using data analysis and provided process improvement recommendations for leading FMCG clients, identifying internal controls and compliance gaps.
  • Played a key role in auditing risk management and internal control systems for World Bank-funded projects, recommending comprehensive overhauls to improve operational efficiency and maintain quality standards.
  • Collaborated with client process owners to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies and risks, and provide actionable recommendations to senior management for process optimization and enhanced risk mitigation.
Accomplishments
  • Directly promoted to Deputy Manager upon Confirmation at State Bank of India
  • Achieved AAA rating (Top 10% in cohort) for performance as credit support officer in FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23
  • Cleared a highly competitive entrance exam for appointment as SBI Probationary Officer
Education

B.Com (Honours), Sri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University

CFA L2

Certificates
  • Foundations: Data, Data Everywhere, Google
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, IBM
  • Certificate in Commercial Credit, Moody’s
  • MSME & Working Capital Lending, CRISIL
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Member, PGPX Student Welfare Committee
  • As Treasurer of Finance and Investment Cell, SRCC, managed finances and supervised logistics for the fest conducted across 2 days. Conceptualized online treasure hunt competition and collaborated with Dare2Compete (now known as Unstop), for platform support. 
  • Participated in Indo-Dutch International Programme in collaboration with Utrecht Business School, Netherlands
  • Mentored 10 underprivileged school children in spoken English and public speaking under National Service Scheme
  • Attended Youth Empowerment and Skills (YES+) Meditation Workshop by the Art of Living. Volunteered with the Art of Living Foundation, organizing meditation workshops and promoting the World Culture Fest’2016, an event attended by over 3.5 million people

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 6.6 Years
  • Previous Roles

    Deputy Manager, State Bank of India

    Analyst, Ernst & Young

  • Function : Finance/Accounting
    Operations/Logistics/Supply Chain
  • Industry/Sector: BFSI
    Consulting
Work Experience

Deputy Manager (Credit Support Officer) | State Bank of India | Patiala

  • Managed a diverse SME loan portfolio of 40 accounts worth ₹172 Crore, contributing to a 30% YoY increase by delivering tailored fund-based and non-fund-based financial solutions.
  • Spearheaded credit underwriting and appraisal processes, conducting thorough risk assessments to ensure high credit quality.
  • Oversaw the complete lifecycle of loans, including disbursement, credit monitoring, and due diligence, minimizing defaults and improving loan performance resulting in improved compliance score of the branch by 12%.
  • Implemented risk mitigation strategies during COVID-19, maintaining portfolio health through regular monitoring and swift remedial action. Offered timely restructuring to eligible accounts, resulting in a portfolio with zero NPAs.
  • Collaborated with various stakeholders, including clients, statutory bodies, and internal teams, to build strong relationships and ensure smooth business operations, effectively navigating hierarchical bottlenecks in the process.
  • Trained and mentored junior employees in credit risk analysis and commercial lending to prepare them for future roles.

Probationary Officer | State Bank of India | Patiala, Punjab

  • As Assistant Manager, led a team of 5 associates to maintain uninterrupted banking operations and deliver exceptional customer service in a rural branch during COVID lockdowns, ensuring full compliance with government guidelines.
  • Educated rural customers on the benefits of digital banking, significantly increasing digital banking penetration by onboarding them to SBI's YONO app and achieving regional leadership for 3 consecutive months. 
  • Spearheaded branch-level digital transformation by implementing digital process workflows for customer onboarding and loan processing, streamlining loan disbursements and reducing turnaround time (TAT).
  • Managed currency operations with cash reserves of ₹100 Crore, adhering to internal controls and minimizing operational risks.
  • Conducted financial literacy sessions for rural customers, improving credit discipline and awareness of financial planning, which led to a higher repayment rate of agri-loans and the extension of interest rate subvention benefits to farmers.

Analyst Ernst & Young LLP | Gurugram, Haryana 

  • Conducted risk assessments using data analysis and provided process improvement recommendations for leading FMCG clients, identifying internal controls and compliance gaps.
  • Played a key role in auditing risk management and internal control systems for World Bank-funded projects, recommending comprehensive overhauls to improve operational efficiency and maintain quality standards.
  • Collaborated with client process owners to analyze workflows, identify inefficiencies and risks, and provide actionable recommendations to senior management for process optimization and enhanced risk mitigation.
Accomplishments
  • Directly promoted to Deputy Manager upon Confirmation at State Bank of India
  • Achieved AAA rating (Top 10% in cohort) for performance as credit support officer in FY 2021-22 and FY 2022-23
  • Cleared a highly competitive entrance exam for appointment as SBI Probationary Officer
Education

B.Com (Honours), Sri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University

CFA L2

Certificates
  • Foundations: Data, Data Everywhere, Google
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, IBM
  • Certificate in Commercial Credit, Moody’s
  • MSME & Working Capital Lending, CRISIL
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Member, PGPX Student Welfare Committee
  • As Treasurer of Finance and Investment Cell, SRCC, managed finances and supervised logistics for the fest conducted across 2 days. Conceptualized online treasure hunt competition and collaborated with Dare2Compete (now known as Unstop), for platform support. 
  • Participated in Indo-Dutch International Programme in collaboration with Utrecht Business School, Netherlands
  • Mentored 10 underprivileged school children in spoken English and public speaking under National Service Scheme
  • Attended Youth Empowerment and Skills (YES+) Meditation Workshop by the Art of Living. Volunteered with the Art of Living Foundation, organizing meditation workshops and promoting the World Culture Fest’2016, an event attended by over 3.5 million people