Manoj Kumar Kori
Pune,MH
Summary
Accumulated 13+ years of dedicated experience in Trade Finance Operations including 2+ years of extensive experience in the realms of Techno-functional role and product management, with a predominant focus on banking automation. Proficiently bridge the gap between business requirements and technological solutions, while actively enhancing business processes in alignment with corporate goals. Profoundly skilled in comprehending stakeholders’ needs and configuring systems accordingly. Spearheading the development of product vision and strategies, coupled with a relentless commitment to continuous product enhancement. Demonstrated efficacy in team and stakeholder management, adept at skillfully negotiating and harmonizing competing demands and expectations. Adept in conducting feasibility assessments and evaluating the impact of solutions on overall business operations. Competently handling issue tracking, resolution, and closure using the JIRA application. Possess a solid working knowledge of ISBP, UCP 600, URC 522, and URR 725. Proficiency extends to various banking products, encompassing Document Verification, Export and Import Utilization and Collection Booking, International Guarantee, Swift Messages, Inland and Export Bills management under approval and collection Booking, as well as LC Issuance. Experienced in identifying and advocating for the automation of manual processes, thereby eliminating redundant internal procedures and mitigating duplication and overlap issues. Additionally, have focused on streamlining client documentation processes to reduce recurring discrepancies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead - Associate
Deutsche Bank
01.2019 - Current
- Led a team of 8+ professionals in Trade Finance operations across APAC & European geographies.
- Developed and implemented detailed use cases, workflows, and Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTMs) to enhance project clarity and ensure comprehensive requirement coverage.
- Defined product vision, roadmap, and features for Trade Products and Trade solutions using Agile/Scrum.
- Spearhead Product Development and Solution Analysis, while adeptly managing Stakeholders to drive the adoption of various digital platforms, ensuring sustainable digitization within the realm of banking operations.
- Play a pivotal role in project management, encompassing requirement elicitation, information analysis, and documentation of functional and business requirements, including Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Functional Requirement Documents (FRD), and Solution Scope Documents. Additionally, conduct Interface Analysis to facilitate seamless integration.
- Authored BRD, FRD, SRS and user stories for payment systems including ISO-20022.
- Facilitated requirements gathering via interviews, workshops, and document analysis.
- Conducted quality assurance testing and supported go-live initiatives.
- Delivered training documentation and handled change management efforts.
- Vigorously verify and validate requirements to Trade Products, their alignment with delivering substantial business value through various review processes.
- Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential exposures.
- Successfully managed processing and compliance of Letter of Credit (LC) transactions across 13 countries, consistently meeting strict deadlines and international trade finance regulations.
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and internal policies.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), offering holistic business and technical solutions to develop products that cater to business, operational, and market needs.
- Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators and areas for improvement.
- Proficiently navigate through all phases of SDLC methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile, to drive project success.
- Recognized with Excellence Award Q3 2024, Q2 2023, Q3 2022, Q4 2021, for top performance globally, recognizing exceptional contribution to operational efficiency and service delivery.
Deputy Manager- Trade Finance Operations
Yes Bank Ltd
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Successfully managed processing and compliance of Letter of Credit (LC) transactions across 25 Branches in India, consistently meeting strict deadlines and international trade finance regulations.
- Disbursal and liquidation of Pre-shipment finance - (packing credit) and negotiation of export documents.
- Liaising with the internal legal and compliance department regarding KYC, FCU & other queries received from regulatory Authorities.
- Manage and ensure compliance (OFAC Sanctions Screening, Ops manual etc.) with internal policies and audit and regulatory requirements.
- Resolving queries and discrepancies in the transaction by coordinating with customer and ensuring seamless processing of transactions from end to end.
- Ensuring daily settlement activities & adhering competent Authorities Internal deadlines.
- Managing issues and tracking progress in the JIRA Application and overseeing the testing process after service pack deployments.
Team Developer
Bank of America
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Part of Import and Export LC Docs Examination Team.
- Handled end to end processing and Authorization of transactions related to Import and Export Letter of Credit.
- Manage and ensure compliance (OFAC Sanctions Screening, Ops manual etc.) with internal policies and audit and regulatory requirements.
- Support and achieve excellent partnership with branch operations.
- Query handling raised by other banks and ensure prompt resolution of grievance and maintenance of database / records as per the regulatory requirements.
- Enhancing transaction quality by ensuring compliance with AML, sanctioned countries, and company standards.
- Handling / Resolving transaction queries and discrepancies by coordinating with Onshore/Client.
- Collaborating with various teams, including customer support, branches, and compliance, for transaction processing.
- Preparing end-of-day (EOD) and start-of-day (SOD) reports for branches and coordinating with customer relationship managers (CRMs) as needed.
Assistant Manager
Axis Bank Ltd
04.2014 - 03.2017
- Spearheaded automation projects in LC, BG, SCF processes across India.
- Provided complete transaction ownership for top-tier clients in northern India.
- Reviewing Export/Import documents from customers, including commercial, transport, insurance, and financial documents.
- Liaised with technology teams for system enhancements and audit closure.
- Delivered MIS dashboards and handled escalations effectively.
- Ensuring transaction quality by checking for AML compliance, sanctioned countries, customer and individual names, and KYC information.
- Coordinating with customer support, branches, onshore teams, relationship managers, and compliance for trade transaction processing.
- Escalating issues promptly to prevent negative impacts on business.
- Adhering to internal policies for legal and company compliance.
- Ensuring completion of activities as per standard procedures and operating protocols.
- Managing transactions without errors and within specified timeframes.
- Providing various MIS on Daily / Monthly volumes to the senior management.
Senior Officer
Axis Bank Ltd
12.2011 - 03.2014
- Processing of Import and Export Collection bills, Advance Remittance against Imports, Inward Remittances Transaction.
- Scrutinizing Letter of Credit Documents as per UCP-600 and ISBP.
- Ensuring timely execution of all types of Import & Export Collection bills.
- Co-ordination with all India branches for ensuring timely adherence of Foreign Trade deadlines.
- Ensuring transactions are processed on time with no processing error and controlling the issues pertaining to operating risk and compliance with rules and regulations.
- Thoroughly review Export/Import documents, including commercial, transport, insurance, financial, and official documents submitted under Letters of Credit (LC).
- Managing document checks against LC requirements to meet customer service agreements and reviewing outstanding transactions. This involved preparing covering schedules and providing advice.
- Handled processing of Account modification request form i.e., address change, signature change, nomination, bank details etc. With given TAT as per regulatory/Internal guidelines.
- Handled processing of closure request of clients with given TAT as per regulatory/Internal guidelines.
- Handled processing of freeze, unfreeze request form as per instruction received by the branches & clients.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Badruka College of Commerce
01.2011
Higher Secondary Certificate - Class XII
Narayana Jr. College
Secondary School Certificate - Class X
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Skills
- Business Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Trade Finance Ops
- Product Management
- Requirement Elicitation
- Product Design
- Agile Methodology
- SDLC
- User Stories
- Problem Solving
- Trade Compliance
- Swift Payments-ISO 20022
- Team Management
- Process Automation
- FRD/BRD
- Use Cases
- UAT
- Functional Testing
- Process Mapping
- Generative AI Fundamentals
- Machine Learning Basics
- MIS Development
- Product Strategy
- JIRA
- BPMN
Certification
- Business Analysis CBAP Certification, 12/01/23
- Agile Scrum Master (ASM), 12/01/23
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 04/08/89
Timeline
Team Lead - Associate
Deutsche Bank
01.2019 - Current
Deputy Manager- Trade Finance Operations
Yes Bank Ltd
08.2018 - 12.2018
Team Developer
Bank of America
03.2017 - 07.2018
Assistant Manager
Axis Bank Ltd
04.2014 - 03.2017
Senior Officer
Axis Bank Ltd
12.2011 - 03.2014
Higher Secondary Certificate - Class XII
Narayana Jr. College
Secondary School Certificate - Class X
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Bachelor of Commerce -
Badruka College of Commerce
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