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Raja Jayabalan

Muscat,Sultanate of Oman

Summary

Results-driven, ambitious and competitive business leader focused on transformative leadership and continuous improvement to drive growth and maximize profits. Tenacious executive ready to take on challenging role, meet goals and surpass expectations.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager - Investor Relations

Taageer Finance Co. SAOG
Muscat , Sultanate of Oman
02.2024 - Current
  • Adept at developing strategic partnerships, driving deposit growth, and providing customized financial solutions.
  • Focuses on strengthening client relationships and supporting organizational financial objectives through expert treasury management and Institutional deposit strategies.
  • Adept at developing strategic partnerships, driving deposit growth, and providing customized financial solutions.
  • Focuses on strengthening client relationships and supporting organizational financial objectives through expert treasury management and Institutional deposit strategies.


Skills: Strategic Relationship Management · Financial Analysis & Forecast · Negotiation & Deal Structuring · Client Acquisition & Retention · Brand Positioning

Head of Credit Administration & Custody Operations

Taageer Finance Co. SAOG
Muscat , Sultanate of Oman
08.2015 - 02.2024
  • Advanced leadership role , Manage ECC operations, custody, and banking relationships, ensuring compliance and swift deliverables.
  • Directed talent planning and training frameworks, focusing on performance and change management.
  • Led process improvements that resulted in significant reductions in response times.
  • Established strong relationships with banks, enhancing transaction efficiency and depository services.
  • Developed system-based control measures for seamless operations, managing a portfolio worth 240 million OMR.


Skills: Financial Responsibilities · Building Business Relationships · Talent Planning · Bank Relationship Management

Manager - SBU

Taageer Finance Co. SAOG
Muscat , Sultanate of Oman
06.2014 - 07.2015
  • Led the branch to consistent achievement of business goals, focusing on profitability and credit compliance.
    Improved microfinance and SME loan sourcing by 23% and 18% respectively, annually.
  • Consulted on projects related to core treasury operations, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Led the branch to consistent achievement of business goals, focusing on profitability and credit compliance.
  • Improved microfinance and SME loan sourcing by 23% and 18% respectively, annually. Consulted on projects related to core treasury operations, enhancing operational efficiency.


Skills: Operational Efficiency · Revenue & Profit Growth · Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SME) · Banking

Head of Personal Loans

Taageer Finance Co. SAOG
Muscat , Sultanate of Oman
06.2008 - 06.2014
  • Spearheaded the growth of the Micro Financing portfolio, achieving 122% compounded sales growth.
    Successfully increased product sales from 1 million OMR to 1.8 million OMR within a year.
  • Introduced new leasing products and revamped training programs, training over 100 employees.
  • Spearheaded the growth of the Micro Financing portfolio, achieving 122% compounded sales growth.
  • Successfully increased product sales from 1 million OMR to 1.8 million OMR within a year.
  • Introduced new leasing products and revamped training programs, training over 100 employees.


Skills: Microfinancing · Internal Sales · Training Program Development · Personal Loans · Exceed Sales Goals · Strategic Alliances · Sales Growth · Customer Satisfaction

Manager - Sales & Marketing (UAE)

Computer Stationery Industry SAOC
Dubai , United Arab Emirates
12.2006 - 05.2008
  • Led the UAE business division, achieving budgeted revenue within two quarters.
  • Revived client relationships, increasing customer retention by 80%.
  • Developed and trained a high-performing sales team, contributing to significant market expansion.
  • Led the UAE business division, achieving budgeted revenue within two quarters.
  • Revived client relationships, increasing customer retention by 80%.
  • Developed and trained a high-performing sales team, contributing to significant market expansion.


Skills: High-Level Relationship Management · Solution Selling · Sales & Marketing Leadership · Sales Management · Leadership Management · Revenue & Profit Growth · Leadership

Assistant manager - Sales & Marketing ( OMAN)

Computer Stationery Industry SAOC
Muscat , Sultanate of Oman
05.2004 - 12.2006
  • Managed daily sales operation, identified new business opportunities, executed government tenders in compliance with security print regulatory requirements.
  • Served active client base of 300+ clients across the country.
    Leveraged expertise in sales to expand our customer base while strengthening the existing associations despite intense market competition.
  • Improved sales turnover by 150% in the very first year of taking on the role.
  • Consistently performed above the quotas and was recognized to lead system quality assignments.
  • Successfully conducted internal quality audits on sales and production cycle.
  • Managed daily sales operation, identified new business opportunities, executed government tenders in compliance with security print regulatory requirements.
  • Served active client base of 300+ clients across the country. Leveraged expertise in sales to expand our customer base while strengthening the existing associations despite intense market competition.
  • Improved sales turnover by 150% in the very first year of taking on the role. Consistently performed above the quotas and was recognized to lead system quality assignments.
  • Successfully conducted internal quality audits on sales and production cycle.


Skills: Leadership · Sales Management · New Business Opportunities · Internal Audits

Assistant Manager – Wealth Management

Standard Chartered Bank
Chennai , India
10.2002 - 12.2004
  • Developed an outbound sales team, consistently ranking among top performers in wealth management.
  • Increased branch book size by 130%, leading initiatives in compliance and customer service improvement.
  • Led successful cross-selling efforts, contributing to the branch’s top ranking in the region.
  • Developed an outbound sales team, consistently ranking among top performers in wealth management.
  • Increased branch book size by 130%, leading initiatives in compliance and customer service improvement.
  • Led successful cross-selling efforts, contributing to the branch’s top ranking in the region.


Skills: Quality Control ,Training · Wealth Management Services · Quality Auditing

Senior Officer – Business Development

Maruthi Technologies Pvt Ltd
Chennai , India
12.1999 - 09.2002
  • Conducted detailed requirements analysis, developed system specifications and design documents over 10 projects, resulting in the creation of 15 + comprehensive system specifications and design documents.
  • Executed system testing on 5 major releases, identifying and resolving 120+ defects, leading to a 30% reduction in post-deployment issues.
  • Delivered 15 product demonstrations to potential clients, enhancing engagement and resulting in a 40% increase in follow-up inquiries
  • Contributed to the development and implementation of sales strategies.

Senior Executive – Business Development

MAT Systems Inc.
Chennai , India
09.1998 - 11.1999
  • Achieved a 30% increase in annual revenue by successfully securing contracts with 15 corporate clients for tailored training programs and placement services.
  • Expanded the client base by 40%, onboarding 25 new corporate partners within one year through targeted outreach and relationship-building strategies.
  • Established strategic partnerships with 5 industry associations, enhancing brand visibility and generating a 25% increase in referral leads for training and placement services.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Annamalai University
India
06.1992 - 06.1995

Master of Marketing Management - International Marketing and Business Studies

Pondicherry University
India
05.1995 - 05.1997

Executive PG Diploma in Business Management - Business Administration

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
India
04.2011 - 04.2013

Certified leadership Coach - Life Coach

International Coaching Federation
Canada
02.2013 - 02.2014

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Client account management
  • Project Management
  • Operational support
  • Contract management
  • Strategic planning
  • Training and Development
  • Persuasion and negotiation

Timeline

Manager - Investor Relations

Taageer Finance Co. SAOG
02.2024 - Current

Head of Credit Administration & Custody Operations

Taageer Finance Co. SAOG
08.2015 - 02.2024

Manager - SBU

Taageer Finance Co. SAOG
06.2014 - 07.2015

Certified leadership Coach - Life Coach

International Coaching Federation
02.2013 - 02.2014

Executive PG Diploma in Business Management - Business Administration

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
04.2011 - 04.2013

Head of Personal Loans

Taageer Finance Co. SAOG
06.2008 - 06.2014

Manager - Sales & Marketing (UAE)

Computer Stationery Industry SAOC
12.2006 - 05.2008

Assistant manager - Sales & Marketing ( OMAN)

Computer Stationery Industry SAOC
05.2004 - 12.2006

Assistant Manager – Wealth Management

Standard Chartered Bank
10.2002 - 12.2004

Senior Officer – Business Development

Maruthi Technologies Pvt Ltd
12.1999 - 09.2002

Senior Executive – Business Development

MAT Systems Inc.
09.1998 - 11.1999

Master of Marketing Management - International Marketing and Business Studies

Pondicherry University
05.1995 - 05.1997

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Annamalai University
06.1992 - 06.1995
Raja Jayabalan