Gopalakrishnan G
Chennai
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President
Citibank-CSIPL
2023.05 - Current
- Managing Western Europe Document Checking Process and Discrepancy Management Team along with doc check for South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Congo and Cameroon.
- Handling document checking under Export, Import, Commodity LC's and claims under guarantees. Specialized in handling documents under oil and commodity LC's.
- Handling Discrepancy Management Team where assisting client in preparing the documents and rectifying the discrepancies.
- Perform AML investigations and compliance reviews in conjunction with countries/regions policies, particularly in relation to doc check.
- Initiated several process improvements to increase the operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Provides training, direction and leadership to team members in order to achieve business results.
- Build a strong relationship with all stakeholders e.g. Product, Compliance, Technology, etc.
- Reduce processing bottlenecks with a strong focus on Turn Around Time (TAT).
- Identify opportunities to reduce exposure, where possible, by automating the reporting of L/Cs and identifying GAPS and process improvements.
- Internal and external error reporting.
Senior Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
2011.06 - 2023.04
- Managed doc checked process for Western Europe and SSA region.
- Successfully migrated oil and commodity doc check from branch operations and maintained 4 hours TAT.
- Adhere with the client audit requirement and providing periodic report based on the requirement.
- Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and make recommendations on improving the control environment.
- Conducting periodic internal audit and questioning the status quo.
Office Manager
Royal Bank Of Scotland
2010.05 - 2011.05
- Handled Export Negotiation and Payment under LC's and Guarantees.
- Handled OFAC screening and disposition as per the compliance guidelines.
Trade Officer
Scope International(Standard Chartered Bank)
2007.04 - 2008.08
- Handled OFAC screening, Remittance Letter generation and payments under LC documents.
Education
MBA - Finance And Marketing
Sona School of Management
Salem05.2010
Skills
- Knowledge of UCP, ISBP, ISP, URDG and relevant ICC publications
- Performance tracking and evaluations
- Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships with employees of various levels throughout the organization
- Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to effectively work with both internal and external business partners - Demonstrated critical thinking and time management skills
Timeline
Assistant Vice President
Citibank-CSIPL
2023.05 - Current
Senior Manager
Tata Consultancy Services
2011.06 - 2023.04
Office Manager
Royal Bank Of Scotland
2010.05 - 2011.05
Trade Officer
Scope International(Standard Chartered Bank)
2007.04 - 2008.08
MBA - Finance And Marketing
Sona School of Management