Description

Job Title Senior Manager/AVP- Process- Government Business Function Government- Acc. opening, maintenance and closure Department Government Business Reporting To

Team Lead Location New Delhi Unit Government Business Job Purpose

- To ensure accurate, compliant, and timely scrutiny of account opening, maintenance, and closure requests for Government Departments and Government entities in accordance with RBI regulations and internal bank policies.

- To mitigate operational and compliance risks through effective document scrutiny, stakeholder coordination, process improvements, MIS reporting, and capability building of business teams.

Key responsibilities

- Conduct detailed scrutiny of account opening documentation for Government Departments and other Government entities in accordance with regulatory and bank internal process guidelines.
- Verify KYC documents, constitutional documents, authorisation letters, government orders, and related records as per the prescribed KYC framework and guidelines.
- Ensure full compliance with RBI regulations, internal policies, and procedural requirements during account onboarding and maintenance.
- Review and process account maintenance requests, including addition or deletion of authorised signatories, signature updates, dormant account reactivation, and other account modifications.
- Scrutinise account closure requests, validate supporting documentation, and ensure all necessary approvals are obtained prior to closure.
- Liaise with Branches, Government Business Relationship Teams, and RPC Operations Teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing of requests.




- Maintain defined turnaround times (TATs) while ensuring high-quality, error-free scrutiny and approvals.
- Identify and escalate operational, regulatory, and compliance risks observed during document verification and account processing.
- Analyse existing processes, identify gaps and inefficiencies, and recommend process improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Prepare and circulate Management Information System (MIS) reports related to account opening, maintenance, and closure activities for senior management review.
- Deliver training and knowledge-sharing sessions to Government Business teams and other relevant stakeholders on operational processes, compliance requirements, and policy updates.

Role Specification

- Relevant banking experience of account opening around 4 yrs.
- Desired educational/qualification requirement is normally Graduate from a reputed Institute
- Background in Government Business-Ops is required. Prior experience of driving and managing Teams is a must.
- Good Leadership, Self-motivation and communication skills for driving Teams

Skills / Knowledge Required

- Solid knowledge of RBI regulations, KYC guidelines, Government account opening procedures, and banking operational policies related to account lifecycle management.
- Proficiency in document scrutiny, risk and compliance assessment, stakeholder coordination, MIS reporting, and handling account maintenance and closure scrutiny with high accuracy.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify process gaps, drive improvements, and deliver training to business teams and stakeholders

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