Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, July 2026 — Fedbank Financial Services Ltd. (Fedfina) has appointed Sonal Yadav as Assistant Vice President – Central RCU (Risk Containment Unit). In her new role, she will strengthen the organization’s risk management and fraud prevention capabilities by leading centralized risk control initiatives, enhancing vigilance frameworks, strengthening investigation processes, and supporting the company’s continued growth with robust governance and operational excellence.
Sonal brings over 16 years of experience across banking and financial services, with deep expertise in fraud risk management, vigilance, credit control, investigations, policy implementation, operational risk, and customer relationship management.
Prior to joining Fedfina, Sonal served as Zonal Head – Vigilance at RBL Finserve Limited, where she led vigilance operations, fraud investigations, policy implementation, risk mitigation initiatives, and governance frameworks across the assigned region while strengthening organizational controls and compliance.
Earlier, she was associated with AEON Credit Service India Private Limited, where she progressed through leadership roles including Deputy Department Head – Fraud Control Department and Fraud Manager – Credit Control. During her tenure, she led fraud detection strategies, investigation processes, fraud prevention initiatives, credit risk controls, policy implementation, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen the company’s overall risk management framework.
Before that, Sonal served as Senior Manager at Kotak Mahindra Bank, where she managed operational excellence initiatives, service operations, customer risk management, and process improvements supporting the bank’s retail banking operations.
She previously spent more than seven years with HSBC as Premier Service Manager, building extensive expertise in relationship management, customer experience, service excellence, operational governance, and premium banking services.
Sonal began her financial services career with ICICIdirect as a Relationship Manager, where she gained valuable experience in investment advisory, customer relationship management, financial products, and client servicing.
She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from ICFAI University, providing a strong academic foundation for her extensive career in banking, financial services, fraud management, and risk governance.
Her appointment reflects Fedfina’s continued investment in strengthening enterprise risk management capabilities while supporting sustainable business growth through robust governance, fraud prevention, and operational excellence.
About Fedbank Financial Services Ltd. (Fedfina)
Fedbank Financial Services Limited (Fedfina) is a leading retail-focused Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) and a subsidiary of The Federal Bank Limited. The company offers a diversified portfolio of financial solutions, including Gold Loans, Home Loans, Loan Against Property, and MSME financing, serving individuals and small businesses across India. With a strong focus on responsible lending, customer-centricity, and technology-driven operations, Fedfina continues to expand its presence while delivering accessible and reliable financial solutions.
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