Headed business operations; developed the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and ensured the achievement of the targeted top-line & bottom-line for the business. Expertise in managing marketing, sales & purchase as a trading basis market-to-market. Led a Trade Finance Team focused on promoting profitable origination, structuring & distributing; managed tasks including negotiation / payment of Letters of Credit (L/Cs), Sight & Since Export, Import Bills, Bank Guarantees, Export Finance, Buyer's Credit, ECGC Covers, and others. Skilled in managing the entire excise / customs matters & legal disputes pertaining to claims, refunds & related matters. Expertise in managing custom clearance (DEPB, DFRC, and Nay Lenience). Set up operating model for Trade Finance business; ensured that the bank had a complete product offering for its clients. Participated in trade related deals with other banks on a funded/unfunded basis for business originating from emerging markets. Led end-to-end purchase functions including import purchase, import payment, and indenting. Business development lead of marketing.