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I'm Sourav Deb

Area Head of HDFC Bank Limited

Sourav Deb

Area Head (Manager), HDFC Bank Limited
  • From: Subhasgram, Kolkata
  • Age: 32
  • Gender: Male
SUMMARY

PROFESSIONAL

  • Banking & Digital Solutions Specialist with advanced expertise in designing interactive analytical dashboards for web & mobile platforms—enabling multi-level reporting, real-time insights, and customizable visualization for decision-making.
  • Proven track record in Digital Banking Solutions: Payment Gateways across E-commerce, Education, FinTech, Govt. & Institutional Segments, with API-based solutions for Payouts (NEFT, RTGS, IMPS) and Collections (Virtual Accounts, UPI/QR, NACH, eNACH).
  • Skilled in Host-to-Host Integrations, i-Multipay & BizPay for disbursements, and Virtual Account Collection Solutions, ensuring seamless, secure, and scalable digital transactions.
  • Solid knowledge of Trade Finance Services including Import/Export, Remittances, FDI, Foreign Currency Share Transfer, Bill Discounting, Collections, Letters of Credit (LCs), and Bank Guarantees (BGs).
  • Expertise in banking operations, business MIS analysis, and strategy implementation to drive business growth, revenue maximization, cost optimization, and market positioning.
  • Recognized for a solutions-oriented approach, strong relationship management skills, and channel capability building; consistently delivering on Revenue Generation, Profitability, Market Share, and Customer Satisfaction.
  • Highly motivated, goal-driven, and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethics, continuous improvement mindset, and commitment to delivering excellence.

Education

  • 2015-2017
    Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
    SCMS Cochin School of Business, Kerala

    CGPA 2.8 / 4.0

  • 2012-2015
    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA Hons.)
    Dinabandhu Andrews Institute of Technology and Management, Kolkata

    CGPA : 6.28 / 10

Experience

  • June, 2024 – Present
    HDFC Bank Limited
    Area Head (Manager)
    Govt. & Institutional (GIB) Solutions, Kolkata

    • Leading deployment of Govt. Digital Solutions including Project Monitoring System, e-Tendering, e-Auction, Fund Management, Payroll, Tax Collection & Loan Management Systems.

    • Spearheading Smart City Applications and Waste Management Systems across multiple cities for real-time monitoring, payments, and citizen convenience.

    • Delivered interactive dashboards for Supply Chain, Fund Tracking & Cash Flow Forecasting.

    • Implemented Asset & Lease Rental Management and e-Ticketing platforms to streamline government operations.

    • Digitized Land Acquisition processes from identification to compensation disbursement.

  • September, 2021 – May, 2024
    HDFC Bank Limited
    Area Head (Dy. Manager)
    Govt. & Institutional (GIB) Solutions, Kolkata

    • Drove Payment Gateway, POS, UPI & customized CMS/eCMS solutions for Govt. & Institutional clients.

    • Enabled challan-based collections (NEFT/RTGS/Cash/Cheque/DD) and integrated digital payment infrastructure.

    • Handled NACH, H2H & Disbursement Solutions (CBX, Enet) for high-value transactions.

    • Provided cash management solutions for Govt., Education, Societies, Clubs & Trusts.

    • Led & mentored a team, ensuring consistent delivery across performance parameters.

  • April, 2019 – August, 2021
    ICICI Bank Limited
    Deputy Manager II
    Cash Management Services (CMS), Kolkata

    • Delivered API-based Payment Gateway, Payout & Collection solutions for MSMEs & institutional clients.

    • Implemented NACH, eNACH, i-Multipay & Bizpay for disbursements & collections.

    • Designed and conducted training programs for teams & clients on Digital Payments & CMS solutions.

  • May, 2017 – April, 2019
    ICICI Bank Limited
    Deputy Manager I
    Trade Finance, Delhi

    • Managed end-to-end Trade Finance operations including Import/Export LC, BG issuance, Bill Discounting & Forex services.

    • Handled Capital Account Transactions (FDI, ODI, FC-TRS) ensuring FEMA & AML/KYC compliance.

    • Delivered customized banking solutions – CMS, Trade Online, Working Capital & Insurance.

    • Achieved 3x growth in trade fee income and doubled CASA book through client acquisition & retention.

    • Negotiated FX rates for clients, optimizing revenue while ensuring compliance.

    • Maintained Regional MIS, analyzed business indicators & provided inputs for process improvement.

    • Trained peers & new joiners in Trade Finance operations.

Professional Awards & Recognitions

Achievements

#20

Ranked PAN India

Top 12% performers with Rating 1+KP (Exceptional Contributor – Key Performer), FY24–25.

#1

Ranked PAN India

Rating 1+KP (Exceptional Contributor – Key Performer), FY23–24

#2

Ranked PAN India

with Strong Contributor (Rating 2) in mid-year & annual appraisals in FY22–23.

#3

Ranked PAN India

with Strong Contributor (Rating 2) in mid-year & annual appraisals in FY21–22.

#2

PAN India Ranking Golden Award

CMS Solution Manager, FY19–20.

  • Awarded Silver Star Award by Group Head & ED for significant contributions (Jan–Mar 2025).
  • Received Certificate of Appreciation from National Head for outstanding performance (Nov 2024 – Jan 2025).
  • Honored with Star Award (HR & Group Head) with ₹5,000 remuneration for business excellence.
  • Recognized as Top Performer in Govt. Business – East at annual Strategy Meet.
  • Maintained highest incentive slab every quarter without a single miss.
  • Promoted within 6 months from Institutional Area Head → Govt. Champion, HDFC Bank (FY20–21).
  • Felicitated at ICICI Bank for outstanding Client Acquisition & CMS Solutions.
  • Achieved CASA MTD & MEB Book targets across all 4 quarters at ICICI Bank.
  • Won Hall of Fame Champion (month-on-month) for Trade Fee Activation & Acquisition at ICICI Bank.
  • Delegate at Kerala Management Association (KMA), Cochin (2016).
  • Awarded Project Report Completion Certificate from Hidesign India Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad (Sept 2016).
  • Certified by Hidesign for Market Research Survey on Consumer Behavior Analysis.
  • Finance Event Coordinator at SCMS SHIKHAR Management Fest (2016).
  • Participant in Outbound Experiential Learning Program (LEAP Learning Academy, Coimbatore).
  • Delegate at IAA Silver Jubilee Summit, Cochin (2015).
  • Completed Corporate Etiquette & English Communication Training (TCS Affirmative Action).
  • Awarded “Best Service Guru” (6-time winner) at Domino’s Pizza, Kolkata (2013).
  • Passionate Football Enthusiast & Motorbike Traveler.
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