ALOKANANDA BHOWMIK
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Charlotte, NC 28277 +1-608-***-****
OBJECTIVE: Result oriented and highly committed banking professional with five years of experience in Treasury and Trade Finance operations and have expertise in market dynamics, new product development, maintaining strong network with other banks and financial organizations as well as other multinational bodies, internal control and compliance. Can work proactively in stressful environment and looking forward to work in a fast-paced organization with promising growth opportunities.
EDUCATION:
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh- (June 2014) Dhaka, Bangladesh
Masters of Business Administration (MBA),
Accounting & Information Systems Feb’ 2013 – July’ 2014
GPA: 3.88/4.00
University of Dhaka, Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA),
Major in Accounting & Information Systems
Jan’ 2009 – Feb’ 2013
GPA: 3.73/ 4.00
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Eastern Bank Limited Dhaka, Bangladesh
Associate Manager- Treasury & Investment Banking Jan‘2017- Aug’2019
Undertaking all the activities related with Money Market Operations which include matching and confirming deals with counter parties, checking limits with the concerned counter parties, processing call and term deals and liquidates them on time.
Initiation and liquidation of contract in FX operations: Process Spot, Swap and forward deals in both local and cross currencies
Processing bids for purchasing T-bill, bond, Bangladesh Bank (central bank of Bangladesh) bills, REPO, Reverse REPO, private placement in debt and equity instruments
Reconcile different Local and Nostro Bank account statements by systematically matching internal and external data while keeping track of treasury related fund movement.
Follow-up dispute transactions (cancelled deal, non-settlement etc) and financial claims, analyze root cause and suggest remedial actions.
Prepare Statutory/Regulatory Reporting including CRR-SLR, Foreign Exchange Position, Call Money, daily cash position, Security Transactions and Internal Reporting including BASEL II, maturity profile etc.
Contribute to process improvement, new product development, automation of manual processing, new software testing, system upgradation /migration and new project or initiatives.
Strictly conform to internal Control and Compliance; critically understand internal, external and regulatory audit observations to resolve them amicably.
Eastern Bank Limited Dhaka, Bangladesh
Associate Manager- Trade Operations (Export) Jan‘2015- Dec’2016
Actively handling Inland Export bills for negotiation, collection, discount for meeting customer requirements
Closely monitoring customer limits (both corporate & SME) and utilizations.
Proper AML and KYC check before completing each transaction
Adept in Incoterms 2010, UCP 600,URDG 758,URC 522 and ISP 98
Adjustment of all liabilities related to inland bill and related follow-up for ensuring balances and internal compliances
LC advising
Overall process activities of bills collection, negotiation and discount till the repatriation of proceeds for compliance with external & internal regulations and processes
Export transaction validation related to export & related follow-up
Liaising amongst various internal and external body for resolution of compliance issues.
Eastern Bank Limited Dhaka, Bangladesh
Senior Officer Jul‘2014 - Dec’2015
Underwent different institutional and on-job training programs.
To be familiar with the work environment and organizational culture of the bank
Know the customer base of the bank
Being familiar with the organogram of the bank
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB), Dhaka. (2013 till now)
Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB) is the national body of the professional Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh. Established with the prime objective of promoting and regulating the Cost and Management Accounting profession in the country, the Institute offers education and training to the students interested to pursue career in this field and provides highly recognized CMA degree on fulfillment of requisite qualification.
TRAINING & WORKSHOP
IT Security and Service Awareness (2019)
Foundation Training Course on Banking at Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management. (April 2015)
Anti-Money Laundering and CFT (2018)
Personal Computer Troubleshooting at National Academy for Planning & Development. (2011)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office package
SPSS.
C++ and SQL.
Financial application software packages (have used UBS by Oracle)
ISO 9001: 2008
Tableau
Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
GAAP Principles
IFRS Standards
ACHIEVEMENTS
Dean’s merit award from Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka ( 2016)
Cash award for securing highest mark in “Business Economics & International Business” in ICMAB examination. (2014)
Scholarship from the Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education (2008)
INTEREST & ACTIVITIES
American Red Cross Volunteer- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED and Psychological first aid certification
College Sports secretary
Interested in learning new languages, research work & travelling.