Trade finance operations
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Manish Kuhar
West Bengal, India
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Trade Finance
Partnerships & Collaborations
Banking & Financial Transactions
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• Letter of Credit, SBLC & Bank Guarantees
• Collections & Accounting
• Negotiations & Collaborations
• Client Relationship Management
• Export Documentation
• Team Management & Mentoring
• UCP600, ISBP, ISP 98 & Incoterms
• Strategic Planning
• Performance Management
• Corporate Banking
• Financial Operations
• Vetting Bank Guarantees
Multi-skilled professional with over 6 years
of proven experience in Trade
Finance Operations domain with proven
expertise in International Trade,
Import/Export Documentation and
Corporate banking. Proven experience in
leading people & teams across the complete
trade finance cycle.
Expertise in UCP 600, Trade
Finance/Services/Documentation(LCs, LGs,
Collections etc.)
Also worked in Corporate Banking managing
Collection (Import/Export) Payments,
Reimbursement Financing and Collections
Skilled strategist who transforms strategic
plans into workable solutions through
appropriate use of resources, business
acumen and building better relationships
with stakeholders. Worked with
international suppliers, negotiated terms,
coordinated with buyers & suppliers with
respect to payments. Travelled frequently to
Europe to meet clients and bankers across
Belgium and Germany to negotiate and
finalize deals
High attention to detail, self-awareness,
excellent judgment and flexibility. Team
player with strong planning, communication,
interpersonal, presentation, analytical and
negotiation skills
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Date of Birth: 20 September 1985
IT Skills: Microsoft Office and MS Excel
Languages Known: English, Hindi & Bengali
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Live Training with IMRB INTERNATIONAL, estimating the future demand of IT products
Undergone BTS & Inco terms training
Undergone Business Compliance training program
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Migrated the processes of Trade Finance Documentation and Accounts from clients in Belgium
Actively participated in Market of Wonders in Belgium International Seminar on Recyclable products in Poland Working Capital Analysis’ (Summer Internship) with Parryware Roca Business plan: South Indian Restaurant
Research methodology project: preferences in “Pizza” MBA dissertation: ‘Retail Banking in India’
Winter study: ‘Small Industries at Raiganj’
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Manager, Trade Finance Documentation & Logistics
Premier Info Assists Private Limited
Feb '14 - Aug '16
Responsible for smooth day to day operation of trade related activities through active coordination and control
Visit overseas banking partners and customers to understand their requirements, negotiate, arrange agreements and terms
Advising of Letter of credit & Scrutinizing of Export document under letter of credit and collection Reviewing & Structuring of LC's and guarantees of key deals, handling Import document checking under LC and collections. Handling Import L/C issuance and amendments Highlight any internal errors committed by the team & take necessary action and escalate any issues/complaints to the business head in a timely manner Verifying transactions as per the agreed service standards & approved procedures Coordinate with logistics departments for timely export, Sales team for loading & sales, Accounts team for zero error outputs and Overseas banks for LC/SBLC transactions Work with Technical team to understand issues related to Commercial Letters of Credit, Guarantee/Standby Letters of Credit & Collections by considering guidelines of ICC, Internationally Accepted Standard Banking Practices and Bank
Also responsible for Identifying Process and System improvements for high customer satisfaction, monitoring external/internal issues on LC documentation, following up with the payment cycle to ensure timely receipt, negotiation with banks
Handled a team size of 55 across accounts and other functions and involved in Training & Development of team members
Senior Officer, Trade Finance Operations
Tata Consultancy Services
Sep '12 - Jan '14
Responsible for reviewing and processing of Guarantee and SBLC issuances & Amendments & Transactions
Responsible for issuing overseas Bank guarantees coming from various Banking organization
(MT760 )
Responsible also include issuing SBLC & LC (Europe Zone) along with Text Vetting for Bank Guarantees, LC settlements, verifying various Trade TXN (Letter of credit, Collection’s, Guarantees) Responsibilities also include reviewing & assisting in the negotiation of Guarantee texts, counter indemnities and other guarantee related documentation, monitor expiry dates and take appropriate actions
Review potential money laundering risks & investigate suspicious transactions Preparing MIS for Export Bills for tracking Turnaround time of the transactions on regular basis Coordinating with customer, branch, treasury, relationship managers, product & sales managers, Compliance for processing of trade transactions
Trade Finance Officer
Royal Bank of Scotland
Jun '10 - Jul '12
Responsible for processing Letter of credit negotiation, Collection (Import/Export) Payments, Reimbursement Financing and Collections
Responsibilities also include communicating & collaborating with other banks & clients, perform data and reviewing transactions for potential money laundering Currently responsible for training fresher’s for Trade Finance,UCP 600, ISBP, ISP 98, Incoterms etc. Extensive exposure on various products related to Trade Finance, authority on ICC guidelines and rules namely UCP600, ISBP and ISP98 Founder of ANTARANG a Rock Band in RBS and also into Event Management for social causes References available on request
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