BARATHKUMAAR K
CHENNAI
Summary
Mid-career trade finance professional with strengths in SWIFT messaging, export documentation, EDPMS closure, and RBI-compliant transaction processing. Known for accurate reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, and reliable support for international trade operations. Successfully cleared the Certificate in International Trade Finance (CITF) from IIBF.
Overview
3
3
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Associate - Cash And Trade
Citicorp Services India Pvt Ltd.
Chennai
01.2023 - Current
- Supported export documentation, EDPMS Closures, Reconciliation and trade finance operations across international markets.
- Reviewed complex transaction data and resolved discrepancies, mitigating risk in high-pressure settings.
- Applied RBI guidelines, FEMA, FEDAI, and AML standards to keep transactions compliant with regulatory requirements.
- Managed SWIFT messaging operations to ensure accurate financial transactions.: Proficient in managing SWIFT messages and generating accurate, timely financial reports (Nostro, suspense accounts).
- Demonstrated adaptability by embracing process changes and taking ownership of tasks.: Highly adaptable to process changes, consistently taking
full ownership of tasks to ensure quality and regulatory compliance. - Engaged in client communication to address and resolve complex inquiries effectively.: Skilled in client-facing roles, providing prompt, compliant, and effective solutions to complex queries.
- Participated in testing and quality assurance to enhance system performance.: Active participation in UAT, manual testing, regression testing, and application enhancements to improve system performance.
- Managed Import open account transactions, IDPMS RBI Reporting , Documentation Scrutiny and Bills of Entry processing.
Junior Consultant
Zen N Zeal Pvt Ltd
Coimbatore
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Analyzed client data to deliver actionable insights, leading to optimized processes.
- Coordinated meetings with clients and internal teams at Zen N Zeal Pvt Ltd.
- Implemented enterprise websites for Prime’s Content Experiment Platforms using JavaScript, Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS, Bootstrap, HTML, and CSS.
- Designed, built, and maintained websites and software applications, ensuring code quality, structure, and browser/device compatibility.
- Provided technical support during project implementation, facilitating successful deployment and user adoption.
- Developed and validated test routines to cover external interfaces and multiple browser and device types.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Jansons Institute of Technology
Coimbatore05-2022
XII - Biology
Erode Hindu Kalvi Nilayam
Erode04-2018
Skills
- Trade Finance Expertise : Extensive experience in Export documentation, Import Open Account transactions, and Trade finance operations across international markets
- Regulatory Compliance : Deep knowledge of RBI guidelines, FEMA, FEDAI, and AML
standards, ensuring transactions meet stringent regulatory requirements - Process Improvement : Proven track record of identifying inefficiencies and
implementing best practices that streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency - Analytical Problem-Solving : Adept at analyzing complex transaction data, resolving discrepancies, and mitigating risks in high-pressure environments
- SWIFT Messaging & Reporting : Proficient in managing SWIFT messages and
generating accurate, timely financial reports (Nostro, suspense accounts) - Adaptability & Ownership : Highly adaptable to process changes, consistently taking
full ownership of tasks to ensure quality and regulatory compliance - Client Communication : Skilled in client-facing roles, providing prompt, compliant, and effective solutions to complex queries
- Testing & Quality Assurance : Active participation in UAT, manual testing, regression testing, and application enhancements to improve system performance
Certifications
- CERTIFIED IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE FINANCE - IIBF
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Native
Native
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Accomplishments
- Best Maker Award for Zero FPA's Across Months
Timeline
Process Associate - Cash And Trade
Citicorp Services India Pvt Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
Junior Consultant
Zen N Zeal Pvt Ltd
03.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Jansons Institute of Technology
XII - Biology
Erode Hindu Kalvi Nilayam