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Rahil Shaikh

London

Summary

Experienced Complaints and Banking Operations professional with over 10 years of experience across UK and international financial services. Currently working as a Complaint Handler in a regulated fintech environment, with prior experience at the Financial Ombudsman Service. Strong expertise in FCA DISP, Consumer Duty, vulnerable customer handling, and drafting clear, well-reasoned Final Response Letters. Proven ability to assess complex complaints, balance fair customer outcomes with risk and control requirements, and deliver high-quality, compliant decisions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4023
4023
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Complaint Handler

ONMO
London
2025.12 - Current

· Investigate end-to-end customer complaints across regulated financial products, ensuring fair, timely and evidence-based outcomes in line with FCA DISP and Consumer Duty.

· Assess complex complaints involving card transactions, disputes, fraud reviews, fees and account restrictions, applying regulatory judgement and card scheme rules.

· Draft clear and well-reasoned Final Response Letters that meet internal quality standards and withstand audit and regulatory scrutiny.

· Conduct root cause analysis to identify process, product or servicing issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

· Work collaboratively with fraud, payments, operations and risk teams to gather evidence and resolve complaints efficiently.

· Ensure complaints are handled within regulatory timescales, maintaining accurate records in line with governance and audit requirements.

Complaint Adviser

Financial Ombudsman Service
London
2024.11 - 2025.12
  • Investigated customer complaints in line with FCA DISP rules, internal policies, and regulatory timescales.
  • Reviewed business files, incoming emails, handle customer enquiries and respond to business files.
  • Assessed and supported vulnerable customers in line with FOS guidelines and FCA expectations.
  • Worked closely with internal teams (fraud, payments, operations, risk) to obtain information and resolve complex cases.
  • Maintained high quality standards, accuracy, and attention to detail in regulated environment.

Operations Manager

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
Gujarat, India, India
2022.06 - 2023.01
  • Managed day to day banking operations ensuring processes complied with internal controls, service standards and regulatory requirements
  • Led and supervised operational teams, monitoring productivity, quality and meeting business targets.
  • Oversaw account servicing, transaction processing, customer request and complaint resolution ensuring accurate outcome.
  • Identified process gaps and implemented operational improvements to reduce errors delays and customer complaints.
  • Worked closely with risk control ,compliance and audit teams.
  • Supported staff development through coaching, performance and workload management.

Operations manager

DCB Bank Ltd
Gujarat India
2021.08 - 2022.06
  • Managed day to day banking operations ensuring processes complied with internal controls, service standards and regulatory requirements
  • Led and supervised operational teams, monitoring productivity, quality and meeting business targets.
  • Oversaw account servicing, transaction processing, customer request and complaint resolution ensuring accurate outcome.
  • Identified process gaps and implemented operational improvements to reduce errors delays and customer complaints.
  • Worked closely with risk control ,compliance and audit teams.
  • Supported staff development through coaching, performance and workload management.

Operations manager

ICICI Bank Ltd
Gujarat INDIA
2015.04 - 2021.07
  • Managed day to day banking operations ensuring processes complied with internal controls, service standards and regulatory requirements
  • Led and supervised operational teams, monitoring productivity, quality and meeting business targets.
  • Oversaw account servicing, transaction processing, customer request and complaint resolution ensuring accurate outcome.
  • Identified process gaps and implemented operational improvements to reduce errors delays and customer complaints.
  • Worked closely with risk control ,compliance and audit teams.
  • Supported staff development through coaching, performance and workload management.

Education

Bachelor of commerce - Accounting

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
India

Master of Business Administration - Management

Sikkim Manipal University
India

Master in Banking and Finance - Banking and Finance

London Metropolitan University
London, England
2023.01 - 2024.06

Skills

  • Investigation
  • AML and Compliance
  • Complaint handling
  • Communication skills
  • Adaptability
  • Risk and controls
  • Analytical skills
  • Banking and Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership skills
  • Team Management

Timeline

Complaint Handler

ONMO
2025.12 - Current

Complaint Adviser

Financial Ombudsman Service
2024.11 - 2025.12

Master in Banking and Finance - Banking and Finance

London Metropolitan University
2023.01 - 2024.06

Operations Manager

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
2022.06 - 2023.01

Operations manager

DCB Bank Ltd
2021.08 - 2022.06

Operations manager

ICICI Bank Ltd
2015.04 - 2021.07

Bachelor of commerce - Accounting

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University

Master of Business Administration - Management

Sikkim Manipal University
Rahil Shaikh