Treasury Operations & International Payments Specialist

SVETLANA DEMIDOVA

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Treasury and international payments professional with 12+ years of banking experience managing cross-border transactions, SWIFT payment processing, 3+ years in accounts payable & receivable, compliance monitoring, and settlement risk controls. Currently completing Accounting Career Studies Certificate at NOVA while seeking a Treasury Operations or Treasury Governance role.

SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, QuickBooks, Client-Bank. Reconciliation bank statement, invoicing, 3-ways matching, validate payments. Swift payment processing, international wire transfers, cross-border payments, aging report, payment investigations, correspondent banking/customers/vendors, treasury controls, settlement risk monitoring. Managing a functionally diverse team, manager of direct reports, attention to detail, process optimization, learning and development, organized, support, performance and quality management, cross-departmental collaboration.

EDUCATION

Masters, Finance and Credit, Major: Banking business

September 2003 - June 2007

Moscow University of Industry and Finance (MUIF)

Accounting Career Studies Certificate

In Progress

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)

EXPERIENCE

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable, Rosbank, Moscow, Russia

November 2004 - September 2007

Manage company cash flow by processing vendor payments and collecting customer payments.

Matching invoices to purchase orders, entering data into accounting software, reconciling statements, and managing vendor relationships.

Generate customer invoices, track payments, manage aging reports, and follow up on delinquent accounts.

Lead Specialist - International payments & Treasury Operations,

Promsvyazbank, Moscow, Russia

Focus Areas: SWIFT Operations / Cross-Border Payments / Treasury Controls

October 2007 - October 2019

Managed cross-border payment operations and high-value international wire transfers through the SWIFT network, ensuring accurate execution and compliance with banking regulations.

Monitored treasury payment controls, validating SWIFT messages and payment instructions for accuracy, authorization, and regulatory compliance.

Prepared and analyzed daily treasury and payment operations reports for management and regulatory review.

Performed payment investigations related to rejected, delayed, or erroneous international wire transfers, coordinating with correspondent banks to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate settlement.

Oversaw correspondent banking transactions and vostro accounts to ensure proper settlement of international payments.

Monitored foreign exchange positions and settlement risks, supporting treasury risk management and payment governance processes.

Developed and implemented internal control procedures for currency operations and payment processing workflows.

Trained and mentored junior staff on payment processing procedures, compliance standards, and operational controls.

Process Assistant, Amazon.com Services LLC, Sterling, Virginia

June 2020 - February 2024

Leading team of 20+ in Outbound Picking Department - managing daily workflow and productivity metrics.

Managing daily labor planning associate assignments.

Maintaining safety compliance and leading daily safety briefings to ensure proper handling procedures.

Reduced process cycle time through improved workflow organization and process standardization.

Lead Fulfillment Associate, Amazon.com Services LLC, Las Vegas, NV

February 2024 – March 2026

Supervised team of 50+ associates and managed workflow planning and productivity metrics. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency.

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