Resume
Tirtha Raj - Nepal
Birtamode Municipality-1, Birtamode, Jhapa, Nepal
D/O/B: 09/06/1985
Mobile: +977**********
E-Mail id: *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a challenging role in reputed financial institution to leverage my expertise in strategic planning, team management and risk assessment to drive profitability and growth. Experienced banker with the strong background in commercial lending and relationship management.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
S.L.C- SLC Board Nepal-Year 2002
Proficiency Certificate Level-Tribhuvan University-Year 2005
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies- Tribhuvan University-Year 2008
Master’s Degree in Business Studies- Tribhuvan University-Year 2015
WORK HISTORY
Citizens Bank International Ltd and / OR https://https://www.ctznbank.com (Commercial Bank)
Branch Manager (Senior Officer)
15/03/2025- till date
Citizens Bank International Ltd– Dharan Branch
Ensuring smooth daily operations of the branch with proper organization and control
Directing, supervising number of head counts in a branch for optimum utilization of available resources targeting performance goal ensuring staff motivation
Ensuring adherence of organizational policies and procedures as per the designed guidelines of the institution itself and Nepal Rastra Bank
Drive sales of new and existing products and services introduced by the bank
Relationship management with existing and potential clients along with responding their inquiries
Ensuring all efforts to achieve assigned business targets and monitor expenses
Handling of customer complaints and grievances
Conducting various promotional activities to sell loan, deposit and other auxiliary products of the bank
Approved loans, credit limits, and financial transactions within authority limits
Close monitoring of every functional area of the branch to ensure excellence customer service
Collection of relevant information from the surrounding market area and escalation of the same to head office
Maintaining team bonding, work ethics and identifying training needs of staffs
Represent the bank in local events and business forums
Citizens Bank International Ltd and / OR https://https://www.ctznbank.com (Commercial Bank)
Province Support Unit (Senior Officer)
14/02/2025- 14/03/2025
Citizens Bank International Ltd– Province Office (Koshi)
Monitoring overall performance of all branches within Koshi Province and reports to Province Manager
Preparation of various reports relating to branches from province level
Close monitoring of the progress of the branches in terms of business and suggests corrective actions
Liaisoning between the branches and Province manager or Head office for any branch related issues
Providing guidance to branches within the province in credit proposal writing and presentation
Monitoring turnaround time of branches for credit file processing and escalate the same to province manager
Encouraging branches for active participation in various sales campaign launched by the organization and maintain the log of the branch’s participation and progress
Reviewing deals in pipeline in the branches & facilitate them to expedite the same providing various required supports
Take the note of every reported issues from the branch and report the same to higher authority
Making visits to various potential or existing clients as per the request of the branches
Making calls to the concerned staff in the branches in regards to their daily engagement, issues (if any)
Collection of relevant information from the market and escalation of the same to Province Manager
Citizens Bank International Ltd and / OR https://https://www.ctznbank.com (Commercial Bank)
Branch Manager (Senior Officer)
29/06/2021- 12/02/2025
Citizens Bank International Ltd– Birtamod Branch
Organizing and control of overall branch operation
Directing, supervising number of head counts in a branch for optimum utilization of available resources targeting desired productivity ensuring staff motivation
Ensuring adherence of organizational policies and procedures as per the designed guidelines of the institution itself and Nepal Rastra Bank
Publicizing and marketing of new and existing products and services introduced by the bank
Relationship management with existing and potential clients along with responding their inquiries
Ensuring the branch has met all the business targets assigned by head office and expenses are remained within the budgeted line
Handling of customer complaints and grievances
Conducting various promotional activities to sell loan, deposit and other auxiliary products of the bank
Utilizing given credit authority discretion with proper analysis and review of credit proposals
Close monitoring of every functional area of the branch to ensure excellence customer service
Collection of relevant information from the surrounding market area and escalation of the same to head office
Maintaining team bonding, work ethics and identifying training needs of staffs
Erstwhile Civil Bank Limited (Merged with Himalayan Bank Limited on 24/02/2023) and / ORhttps://himalayanbank.com
(Commercial Bank)
Branch Manager (Officer)
28/07/2020 - 24/06/2021
Civil Bank Limited-Bhadrapur Branch
Marketing of different loan, deposit and other products of the bank
Planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the overall operation of the branch
Business growth of the branch in accordance with assigned business budget through head office
Prepare, analyze and submission of loan proposal for further approval from competent authority
Proper utilization of available HR and other resources to ensure optimum productivity
Monitoring pre and post approval tasks of loan and reviewing utilization of loan fund
Proper implementation of the policies and procedures to achieve bank’s goal
Customer relationship management & timely responding their queries
Review and guidance on performance of all staffs of the branch
Interview corporate and personal customers to know their needs and suggesting them to avail suitable products
Ensure all the branch transactions are balanced or settled at day end
Erstwhile Civil Bank Limited (Merged with Himalayan Bank Limited on 24/02/2023) and / ORhttps://himalayanbank.com
(Commercial Bank)
Relationship Manager (Officer)
21/10/2018 - 27/07/2020
Civil Bank Limited-Birtamode Branch
Guide and supervise branch staffs as a second man of the branch
Handling the branch smoothly in absence of branch manager
Handling the corporate credit portfolio of the branch
Screening, analyzing, preparation and submission of credit proposal
Market visits for loan and deposit marketing
Approaching potential customers to establish business relationship
Guide clients to make their financial planning & decisions
Negotiating credit terms with clients
Ensure compliance of internal and regulatory guidelines along with proper loan documentation
Post disbursement monitoring and recovery follow ups
Oversee overall credit portfolio of the branch to keep the loans in good status and to guide subordinates for corrective measures
Trade Finance Tasks (LC/Guarantee) execution
Erstwhile Civil Bank Limited (Merged with Himalayan Bank Limited on 24/02/2023) and / ORhttps://himalayanbank.com
(Commercial Bank)
Relationship Manager (Junior Officer)
16/07/2017 - 20/10/2018
Civil Bank Limited-Birtamode Branch
Guide and supervise branch staffs as a second man of the branch
Handling the branch smoothly in absence of branch manager as an ABM
Screening, analyzing, preparation and submission of credit proposal
Market visits for loan and deposit marketing
Post disbursement monitoring and recovery follow ups
Periodic business visits, collateral site visits, assets insurance status review
Approaching potential customers to establish business relationship
Evaluation of credit worthiness of potential customers
Financial statement analysis of the clients
Guide clients to make their financial planning & decisions
Negotiating credit terms with clients
Ensure compliance of internal and regulatory guidelines along with proper loan documentation
Oversee overall credit portfolio of the branch to keep the loans in good status and to guide subordinates for corrective measures
Monitoring of repayments
LC, Guarantee facilitation
NIC Asia Bank Limited and /ORhttps://www.nicasiabank.com(Commercial Bank)
Relationship Manager (Supervisor)
02/03/2017 - 14/07/2017
NIC Asia Bank Limited-Pathari Branch
Guide and supervises branch staffs as a second man of the branch
Handling the branch smoothly in absence of branch manager as an ABM
Screening, analyzing, preparation and submission of credit proposals
Market visits for loan and deposit marketing
Post disbursement monitoring and recovery follow ups
Periodic business visits, collateral site visits, assets insurance status review
Approaching potential customers to establish business relationship
Evaluation of credit worthiness of potential customers
Financial statement analysis of the clients
Guide clients to make their financial planning & decisions
Negotiating credit terms with clients
Ensure compliance of internal and regulatory guidelines along with proper loan documentation
Oversee overall credit portfolio of the branch to keep the loans in good status and to guide subordinates for corrective measures
Monitoring of repayments
NIC Asia Bank Limited and /ORhttps://www.nicasiabank.com(Commercial Bank)
Assistant Relationship Manager-SME (Senior Assistant-Supervisor)
02/10/2015 - 01/03/2017
NIC Asia Bank Limited-Birtamod Branch
Dedicated person of SME relationship management
Preparation, analyzing & submission of SME credit proposals
Market visits for SME loan growth
Post disbursement monitoring and recovery follow ups
Periodic business visits, collateral site visits, assets insurance status review
Approaching potential customers to establish business relationship
Evaluation of credit worthiness of potential customers
Financial statement analysis of the clients
Guide clients to make their financial planning & decisions
Monitoring of repayments
Ensure timely review and renewal of revolving credit limits
NIC Asia Bank Limited and /ORhttps://www.nicasiabank.com(Commercial Bank)
Retail Sales Executive (Assistant/Senior Assistant)
02/09/2014 - 01/10/2015
NIC Asia Bank Limited-Birtamod Branch
Dedicated person for retail loan portfolio & deposit management
Market exploration for potential retail loan business and deposit business
Preparation, analyzing & submission of home loans/auto loans/mortgage loan/Margin Lending/Other proposals
Maintaining relationship with various vehicle dealers, possible rain makers of various commercial and social organizations.
Post disbursement monitoring and recovery follow ups
Periodic business visits, collateral site visits, assets insurance status review
Guide clients to make their financial planning & decisions as per their level of income and offered securities
Monitoring of repayments
Initiating various campaigns for account opening, mobile banking, internet banking and other product marketing
NIC Asia Bank Limited and /ORhttps://www.nicasiabank.com(Commercial Bank)
Credit Administration Assistant (Assistant)
05/03/2014 - 01/09/2014
NIC Asia Bank Limited-Birtamod Branch
Preparation and execution of loan security documents as per approved terms and conditions
Implementation of approved limits in the system (CBS) in coordination with central credit operation department
Repayment track monitoring, follow up calls and recovery letter issuance as per internal policies
Ensure timely renewal of assets insurance policies
Proper recording of approved proposal, credit files along with relevant documents
Post disbursement monitoring of the business, stock inspection, books verification
Ensuring compliance of approved terms/conditions, and approver’s remarks while implementing limits in the system
Execution of mortgage related works, and ownership transfer of hypothecated assets
NIC Asia Bank Limited and /ORhttps://www.nicasiabank.com(Commercial Bank)
Customer Service Assistant (Assistant)
30/06/2013 - 04/03/2014
NIC Asia Bank Limited-Birtamod Branch
Personal and corporate account opening/closing
Proper assessment of documents submitted by clients, verification of the documents with originals
Cheque book issuance, Manager’s Cheque Issuance, demand draft issuance
ATM card, mobile banking, Internet banking, and other transaction banking products registration
Handling customer’s calls/inquiries
Resolves customer’s complaints, and concerns
Serving as a face of the bank representing the brand ensure customer satisfaction
Offering information about various products of the bank to the visitors
Proving appropriate solutions of the customer queries within time limits following standard communication procedures, guideline, and policies
Performed supervisory role for the use of “Finacle”- banking software, at the time of 1st historic merger between two “A” class financial institutions (i.e. erstwhile NIC BANK & Bank of Asia Nepal Limited).
Bank of Asia Nepal Limited (Merged with NIC Bank Limited on 30.06.2013) and /ORhttps://www.nicasiabank.com(Commercial Bank)
Teller (Trainee Assistant/Assistant)
17/01/2010 - 29/06/2013
Bank of Asia Nepal Limited -Birtamod Branch
Facilitate customers for deposit and withdrawal of the cash through the counter
Handling inward and outward remittance including various agency payments, TT, Swift,etc.
Ensure accuracy of cash while taking deposits and making payments
Ensure timely completion of transaction in the core banking software of the bank
Ensure reconciliation of physical cash with system cash throughout the time
Prudent and safe handling of financial transactions in the bank
Collection of loan repayments
Taking extreme care while processing transaction to avoid errors
Facilitate fund transfer transactions
Facilitate various bills/expenses settlement
Computer Skills (If any)
MS Office Package
Banking Software (Finacle/T24/Pumori)
Country of Residence: Nepal
Country of Citizenship: Nepal
Place of birth: Jhapa, Nepal
Languages speak: Nepali, Hindi, and English
Complete Current Residential Address of PA
Road No 5, Sriram Tol, Ward-1, Birtamode Municipality, Jhapa-District, Mechi-Zone, Koshi-Province, Nepal-Country
Complete Permanent Address of PA
Nepal Village, Baraghare, Ward-2, Garamani VDC, Jhapa-District, Mechi-Zone, Koshi-Province, Nepal-Country
PERSONAL DETAILS
Father’s Name : Yagyanidhi Nepal
Date of Birth & Age : 09.06.1985/39
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Married
Nationality : Nepali