Sarath Venu Nivas
Visa Submission and Operations Officer @VFS Global
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WORK HISTORY
Visa Submission and Operations Officer @VFS Global
Edinburgh, GB
Handling short-stays, long-stays, business visas applications for Greece, Italy and was cross trained to support visa processing for other Schengen countries including Portugal, Netherlands and Nordic Missions (Austria, Finland, Denmark, Norway) as well. • Provided guidance to applicants on documentation requirements, policies, and procedures in line with Schengen immigration laws during the application process.• Processed an average of 25 visa applications daily, which included data entry, document scanning, and digital uploads of passports for countries like Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland.• Responsible for thoroughly examining documents while ensuring efficient, high-quality, and impartial processing of visa applications.• Collaborated with the embassy on resubmitted applications and actively shared key learnings with the team to reduce errors and enhance operational efficiency.• Generated daily reports such as fee statements, end-of-day application tallies, and self-initiated analytical reports to identify and assess seasonal trends or variations.
EDUCATION
Heriot-Watt University
Master of Science - MS, International Business
MES International School Pattambi, Kerala
12th Grade - CBSE Commerce Stream
Blooming Buds Bethania
10th Grade, CBSE
Rajagiri College of Management & Applied Sciences, Kakkanad, Kochi - 682 039
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business/Commerce, General
ABOUT SARATH VENU NIVAS
I’m an operations-focused professional with experience across investment operations, immigration services, and hospitality, bringing a strong foundation in process improvement, service delivery, and stakeholder coordination.Currently working as an Investment Operations Officer at FNZ, I support accurate and timely operational processes within a regulated, fast-paced financial services environment, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure efficiency, compliance, and service excellence.Previously, I worked as a Visa & Immigration Officer, managing high-volume, compliance-driven workflows across multiple Schengen nations, where I consistently balanced operational efficiency with attention to detail, accuracy, and customer experience.Backed by an MSc in International Business and hands-on global exposure, I thrive in multicultural environments and enjoy solving operational challenges through structured, practical, and data-informed approaches.I’m open to opportunities in operations, service delivery, and process improvement, where I can continue to add value through reliable execution, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Let\'s Connect!
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