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Gayatri Pai

Gayatri Pai

Trade Finance Professional
MUMBAI

Summary


Proactive manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, with strong foundation in managing daily operations. Assists senior managers with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Assistant Manager

The Federal Bank Limited
Mumbai
08.2017 - Current
  • Handling Issuance of Import & Inland Letter of Credit/Amendments/Scrutiny of bills under LC & Bill payments.
  • Handling Import collection lodgement/acceptances/Payments.
  • Handling Buyers credit issuances/ Buyers credit repayments.
  • Handling Import LCs under Supplier's Credit Finance.
  • Ensuring transactions are processed as per regulatory framework
  • Ensuring end to end process completion within TAT to attain customer satisfaction and delight
  • Handled Issuance of Inland bank guarantees & Foreign Bank Guarantees.
  • Handled Inward remittances & Outward remittances (Direct bill remittances & Service remittances)
  • Handled Export Collection, Pre shipment and Post shipment Financing

Deputy Manager

Kotak Mahindra Bank
01.2015 - 08.2017
  • Worked at Trade Ops back end team handling MT 202 Swift payments.
  • Issuance of letters of credit & Swift/SFMS generation
  • Document checking as per UCP guidelines
  • Ensuring credit facilities are granted to the clients as per the terms and conditions of their sanction orders/credit policies of the bank
  • Liaised with team members, stakeholders and vendors to coordinate activities, provisioning, environment setup, risk mitigation and follow-up.

Sr Team Member

ING VYSYA BANK
Mumbai
08.2010 - 12.2014
  • Worked at Trade Hub Unit set up in a branch.
  • Initial scrutiny of documents before uploading in the software for trade ops to process the transaction
  • Ensuring quick resolution to queries raised by co- ordinating with the client and relation ship manager
  • Co- ordinating with the competent authorities to seek permissions for deviations
  • Timely response to Client/RM/Ops queries
  • Facilitated effective communication between team members and stakeholders, ensuring all parties were aligned on expectations and progress.
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining communication channels and implementing efficient workflow processes.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accountancy, Company Secretary,Economics

University Of Mumbai
Mumbai
04.2001 -

GNIIT (Management of Information Systems) -

NIIT
Mumbai
04.2001 -

Skills

Operations management

Certification

Certificate in International Trade by London Institute of Banking & Finance

Interests

Listening to religious Songs, Bolly Songs

Reading fiction and non fiction books

Timeline

Certificate in International Trade by London Institute of Banking & Finance

04-2024

Customer Service & Banking Codes and Standards by IIBF

09-2019

Prevention of Cyber Crimes & Fraud Management by IIBF

07-2019

Assistant Manager

The Federal Bank Limited
08.2017 - Current

Certificate Course in Foreign Exchange by IIBF

02-2017

Anti Money Laundering & Know Your Customer by IIBF

02-2016

Deputy Manager

Kotak Mahindra Bank
01.2015 - 08.2017

Certified Documentary Credit Specialist by LIBF

03-2014

Certified Associate of IIBF

01-2013

Certificate in Trade Finance

01-2012

Junior Associate of IIBF

07-2011

Sr Team Member

ING VYSYA BANK
08.2010 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accountancy, Company Secretary,Economics

University Of Mumbai
04.2001 -

GNIIT (Management of Information Systems) -

NIIT
04.2001 -
Gayatri PaiTrade Finance Professional