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Senior Director of Banking Operations

India, Gurugram · Job Posted January 24, 2026
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The Senior Director of Banking Operations will lead the management of banking operations and service delivery, focusing on operational excellence and client satisfaction. With over 20 years of experience, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in banking operations, delivery management, and compliance. This full-time role requires a graduate or postgraduate degree in Commerce, Finance, or Business Administration, along with preferred certifications in Lean Six Sigma and PMP. The candidate will oversee large teams, drive transformation initiatives, and maintain strong client relationships.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and oversee banking operations across multiple verticals — including retail, commercial, corporate banking, cards, payments, and reconciliations
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational risk standards, both internal and external
  • Manage transaction processing, reconciliations, settlements, and exception handling with zero defect focus
  • Oversee large-scale transitions and migrations, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and process stabilization
  • Own end-to-end delivery of multiple client engagements ensuring on-time, high-quality performance aligned with contractual SLAs and KPIs
  • Drive operational governance, manage P&L, resource allocation, and delivery excellence initiatives
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication, proactive issue resolution, and strategic engagement
  • Implement continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance efficiency and accuracy across delivery units
  • Lead a diverse team of 300+ associates/managers across multiple locations
  • Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing accountability, collaboration, and capability building
  • Mentor and develop next-generation leaders to strengthen the succession pipeline
  • Champion automation, digital tools, and analytics-driven insights to improve turnaround times and reduce operational risk
  • Collaborate with technology and innovation teams to re-engineer processes for efficiency and scalability
  • Drive transformation programs aligned with organizational and client strategic objectives

Requirements

  • Graduate/Postgraduate in Commerce, Finance, or Business Administration
  • Over 20 years of experience
  • Strong domain expertise in Banking & Financial Services Operations (Retail, Corporate, Cards, Payments, Loans, Reconciliation, KYC/AML)
  • Proven experience in delivery management, client governance, and process excellence
  • Exposure to transition management, operational transformation, and automation initiatives
  • Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, and control frameworks within BFSI
  • Proficiency in performance analytics, dashboarding, and productivity metrics

Nice to have

  • Preferred certifications: Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt/Green Belt), PMP, or equivalent
  • Strategic thinker with strong operational execution ability
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Customer-centric mindset with a continuous improvement orientation
  • Experience in managing global banking clients and multi-shore delivery environments

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