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Abith V

Abith V

CHENNAI

Summary

Experienced Trade Finance Officer with in-depth knowledge of Trade Finance, Letter of Credit and payments specialist with extensive experience in document checking, scrutiny, inland bill discounting, invoice financing, remittance, and treasury operations. Proficient in both bank line and client line discounting, as well as negotiating. Adept in managing LC issuance and amendments, Domestic and international inward and outward collections, and pre- and post-acceptance payment processing. Proven ability to mitigate risk and manage cash flow, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Possess excellent communication and analytical skills, with a track record of providing outstanding customer service.

Eager to work in a firm with a professional work driven environment where I can learn even more and utilize my knowledge, skills which would enable me to achieve both organizational and personal goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Trade Finance Operations Deputy Manager II

ICICI Bank Limited
CHENNAI
05.2022 - Current
  • A highly skilled Trade Finance, Letter of Credit and payments specialist with extensive experience in document checking, scrutiny, inland bill discounting, invoice financing, remittance, and treasury operations
  • Proficient in both bank line and client line discounting, as well as negotiating
  • Adept in managing LC issuance and amendments, Domestic and international inward and outward collections, and pre- and post-acceptance payment processing
  • Proven ability to mitigate risk and manage cash flow, while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Possess excellent communication and analytical skills, with a track record of providing outstanding customer service.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Banking - Banking And Financial Support Services

Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Bangalore, India
06-2022

Bachelor of Engineering - Bio Medical

Agni College of Technology
Tamil Nadu, India
06-2021

HSC -

Adhiparashakthi Matriculation Higher Secondary Scl
Tamil Nadu, India
01-2017

SSLC -

MARG NAVAJYOTHI VIDYALAYA, CBSE
Tamil Nadu, India
06-2015

Skills

  • Hands on experience on MT103, MT202, MT192, MT700, MT707, MT750, MT752, MT756, MT754, MT734, MT732, MT799, MT730
  • Familiar in UCP , URC and ISBP guidelines
  • Processing the allocated financing transactions within the agreed timelines without any errors
  • LC Issuance and amendment for Inland trade transaction
  • Document checking & Scrutiny under LC/collection for both inward and outward
  • Inland Bill discounting – Goods, Service & Advance payment under LC in both pre and post acceptance Familiar in Bank line and client line discounting
  • Invoice Discounting/financing and Invoice Factoring
  • Export Bill Negotiation,
  • Handling tools like Finacle, Trade Factory, SFMS, SMSA, Forex connect
  • Also handles all miscellaneous transactions by sending MT199, MT299 and 999 swift messages
  • Overdue reports will be handled on daily basis and following with the banks for nonreceipt of payment on due date through mails and letters
  • Monitoring the incoming transactions for any inconsistency by scrutinizing the documents and Communicating with the customers if any discrepancies found
  • End to End monitoring of TAT clients ie from processing stage till the release of the transaction within the agreed timelines of 0-4 hours

Non-Financial operations

  • As a Client Service Manager in ICICI Bank Ltd handling all types of corporate client queries related to trade finance and banking aspects.
  • Handling audit queries.
  • Review of Trade processes and suggest and implement timely improvements.
  • Internal and external error reporting.
  • Successful and timely processing and control of all transactions within timeframes set.
  • Interact closely and manage Product / Client expectations by onboarding new clients on a timely manner.
  • Conducting proper due diligence while handling third party related transactions where there is a possibility that our customer might be at a disadvantage.
  • Intimating the customer of the Bills are due for payment ahead so they could arrange for funds and avoid overdue that may tarnish their reputation in Business world.

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: Vinoth S
  • Date of Birth: 19/02/2000
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Unmarried

Languages

Kannada
First Language
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Accomplishments

  • Awarded as top employer in recovering LC advising charges.

Timeline

Trade Finance Operations Deputy Manager II

ICICI Bank Limited
05.2022 - Current

Post Graduate Diploma in Banking - Banking And Financial Support Services

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Bio Medical

Agni College of Technology

HSC -

Adhiparashakthi Matriculation Higher Secondary Scl

SSLC -

MARG NAVAJYOTHI VIDYALAYA, CBSE
Abith V