MEKALA S
Summary
Accomplished Trade finance professional with approximately five years of experience and a CDCS certification, specializing in documentary credit and collection operations and compliance. Proven ability to manage complex transactions, ensure regulatory adherence, and mitigate financial risks in global trade. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in handling multiple projects with precision. A proactive team player with strong problem-solving, time management, and mentoring capabilities, driving operational efficiency and business success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Standard Chartered Global Business Services
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Performed thorough document checks for Import & Export Letters of Credit across Gulf countries, ensuring full compliance with banking requirements and regulatory standards.
- Managed high-risk transactions, including Commodity LCs, Confirmed LCs, and sensitive client portfolios, mitigating financial exposure.
- Ensured trade documents aligned with UCP600, ISBP821, ICC opinions, and internal compliance guidelines, conducting Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance checks to identify risks and red flags.
- Addressed client inquiries, processed refusal messages (MT734), and verified revised documents to facilitate seamless transaction execution.
- Conducted Import Group LC checks in accordance with internal policies and regulatory mandates.
- Monitored deal queues to ensure timely transaction processing and adherence to regulatory compliance standards.
Senior Trade Finance Specialist
IBM India Private Limited
08.2020 - 12.2024
- Managed end-to-end processing of Export/Import Collections and Letters of Credit, from issuance to final settlement.
- Interpreted and clarified terms and conditions in accordance with ICC Guidelines, client specifications, and SOPs.
- Authorized and conducted compliance checks for key trade finance products, including opening, amendments, acceptance, and settlements.
- Cross-trained in Documentary Credit (DC) products to facilitate bill creation for utilization.
- Conducted Compliance, Vessel checks, AML assessments, Pricing & Tariff reviews, and processed SWIFT transactions (MT202, MT103), ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Possess strong knowledge of UCP600, ISBP, URR, and URC, ensuring accuracy in trade finance operations.
- Assisted Team Lead with inventory management and actively mentored new team members, providing domain-specific guidance.
- Collaborated on the implementation of new trade finance applications (WINAUTOMATION, TRADE AI, CONSERTO) to streamline operational efficiency.
Junior Student Administrator- [Internship]
International Programme Centre For Education
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Conducted cold calls to engage prospective students, fostering interest in pursuing higher education abroad.
- Enhanced communication skills through consistent and meaningful interactions with diverse individuals.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - General
G.S.S Jain College For Women
04.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
St. Mary's Girls Matric Hg Sec School
03.2016
Skills
- Letters of Credit (LC) , Documentary Collection
- Compliance & AML – Transaction Monitoring, Risk Identification
- Trade Finance Operations – Import/Export LC & Collection Lifecycle
- CDCS Certified – ICC Accredited Documentary Credit Specialist
- SWIFT Messaging – MT7XX, MT4XX, MT202 etc
- Mentorship, Stakeholder Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Tally Certified : ERP 9
- CDCS Completion : March 2024 - April 2027
- Best employee of the year : IBM INDIA PVT LTD - 2024
- Star of the Quarter: IBM INDIA PVT LTD - Q1 2024
Certification
- Tally Certified : ERP 9
- CDCS Completion : March 2024 - April 2027
- Best employee of the year : IBM INDIA PVT LTD - 2024
- Star of the Quarter: IBM INDIA PVT LTD - Q1 2024
Salary
Present Salary : 800000 INR Annually
Expected Salary : 55000 SGD - 65000 SGD Annually
Timeline
Team Leader
Standard Chartered Global Business Services
12.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Trade Finance Specialist
IBM India Private Limited
08.2020 - 12.2024
Junior Student Administrator- [Internship]
International Programme Centre For Education
05.2017 - 06.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
St. Mary's Girls Matric Hg Sec School
Bachelor of Commerce - General
G.S.S Jain College For Women
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