Trade Finance Specialist

SIDDHARTH AGARWAL

Present Address: ***, ******** *********

Bank Street, Bur Dubai, Dubai

Permanent Address: 101, N Wing, Satellite Garden

Phase 2, Film City Road, Goregaon East, Mumbai

E-mail: ***.*****@*****.***

Mob: +971-**-******* (Dubai)

+91-982**-***** (India)

CAREER ABSTRACT

• A professional Trade finance specialist with 10 years of experience in International Trade Finance, Import/Export, Sales Management, Negotiation and Business Development.

• High performing executive and an effective leader having excellence in using conventional methods to streamline operations with a proven track record of accomplishments in setting up mutually beneficial international and domestic trade agreements between corporations.

• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to develop strategic long- time partnership and communicate effectively with all levels of decision makers and business stakeholders.

• Multi–tasking abilities in driving team efforts towards achievement of organizational goals.

• Distinction in steering improvement initiatives with focus on streamlining & managing operations with proactive planning, introducing new concepts, driving changes, etc.

• Strong organizer, motivator and a decisive leader with successful track record of directing major operations from original concept through implementation to handle diverse situations. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Develop business opportunities by sourcing product available in different markets in Asia, Middle East, Africa and Hongkong.

• Knowledge of import/export and Banking regulations in UAE, Africa, Hongkong, Singapore, India and Mauritius.

• Negotiate Letter of Credits and other documentary credits.

• Arranging LC/SBLC and trade credit facilities from Banks.

• Set up complete import/export operational systems for companies.

• Knowledge of setting up new companies in UAE, Hongkong and Mauritius.

• Prepare and coordinate for import and export documentations.

• Negotiate with Banks for discounting and other trade charges.

• Manage and control cash flow.

• Coordinate with suppliers and buyers for new business opportunities.

• Support and manage overall Banking relationship.

• Communicate and Interact effectively with people of diverse cultural background.

• Prepare and present proposals on import/export opportunities.

• Utilize effective communication and interpersonal skills to address any issue/problems or concerns.

• Knowledge in UCP 600, Merchanting Trade Regulations, MS office. PROFESSIONAL CONTOUR (10 YEARS)

Tradefin General Trading LLC, DUBAI

Commercial Trade Manager (July 2014 – Till Date)

• Full responsibility of Trade finance PNL desk.

• Bank exposure for discounting Letter of Credits.

• Arranged LC/SBLC and credit lines from different Bank in UAE, Africa, Mauritius, Hongkong.

• Originating new business opportunity in Middle East, India, Africa, Mauritius and Hongkong.

• Assist Director in Cash flow.

• Prepare and manage various MIS reports for management.

• Trade Cargos and assigning as per contracts and requirements.

• Helping accounts team in trade related issue.

Global Business Conexxtions Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai

Trade Manager (TSF) (Sep 2012 - June 2014)

• Trade operations.

• Work with Indian Banks for opening Letter of Credits and answering their queries on trade structures.

• Coordinating with Offshore counter parties for new trade opportunities.

• Coordinating with Indian Banks for new trade facilities.

• Assisting CFO for cash flow.

• Preparing various MIS

• Assisting MD for new business opportunities in India and overseas. Atlantic Industrial and Trading Pte Ltd, Singapore (working from India Desk) Trade Executive (March 2011 – Aug 2012)

• Operations which include preparation of documentation

• Coordinating with Banks for negotiation on Letter of credits.

• Prepare payment instructions to help treasury.

• Involved in day to day transactions.

• Trade flow management.

• Cash flow with treasury.

• Preparing various MIS

Advantage Overseas Pvt Ltd, Mumbai

Trade Executive (TSF) (Oct 2009 – Feb 2011)

• Prepare import/export documents.

• Prepare Letter of credit opening documents and other trade related documents.

• Coordinate with Banks for opening of Letter of credits.

• Coordinate with counter parties located in different parts of the world.

• Office administration

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Examination Board/University Year of Passing

PGDEXIM Symbiosis – Center for Distance Learning 2017 B. Com Mumbai University 2012

12th CBSE 2009

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• MS OFFICE – WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT.

• KNOWLEDGE IN COMPUTERS AND IT.

Personal Details

Date of Birth : 30

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December, 1990.

Languages Known : English, Hindi

Nationality : Indian

Gender : Male

Marital Status : Single

Passport No.: : Z3840036

Driving Licenses : India and UAE

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