Rakesh Krishnan

About Rakesh Krishnan

A High-Calibre Professional having nearly 17+ years of experience in leading Investment banking (KYC and AML) with proficiency in leading teams, making decisions and achieving business results. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Providing high quality inputs around the design, management and review of aid programs. Meticulous approach in planning, team management & implementation skills. Skilled in overall management of the task force entailing orientation, training, performance review and appraisal Good Analytical, Communication, Interpersonal, Presentation and Teaming Skills. Ensured that key milestones are reached by Comparing actual performance against planned/scheduled performance. Identifies current and future client requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual clients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements. Achievement-oriented banking professional leveraging key insights & team approach to drive organizational improvements & implementation of best practices while ensuring ROI for the organization. Collaborative communicator with skills in establishing productive relationships with clients, internal staff at all levels, external partners and statutory authorities Overcame complex business challenges and made high-stakes decisions using experience-backed judgment, strong work-ethics; driving new business through key accounts and establishing strategic partnerships to increase revenue. Excellence in managing entire operations by ensuring optimal utilization of resources and by developing strong relationships with key decision-makers between suppliers & vendors. Expertise in developing relationships with key decision-makers in assigned projects for business development, for suggesting most viable services & cultivating healthy relations with them for repeat business.

Experience

1. Regional Head

   Societe Generale Global Solution Centre

   Feb 2023 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Spearheaded a global initiative for KYC practices, enhancing relationship management across regions. • Managing staffing and resource allocation, optimizing operational efficiency and team performance. • Ensuring compliance with data security protocols, achieving zero data breaches and leaks. • Leading annual validations of CSLA and BCP testing, reinforcing organizational resilience.

Education

• SRDF Vivekananda Vidyalaya

  HSC

  2005 — 2008

• St.Marks Matriculation

  SSLC

  2003

• LOYOLA COLLEGE

  B.Sc

  2005 — 2008

• Loyola College Chennai

  Bsc, SCIENCE

  2005 — 2008