Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Certification
Highlights
Rewards and Recognition
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Mohammed Ismail

Mohammed Ismail

Senior Analyst

Summary

Detail-oriented Trade Finance Specialist with 6 years of experience managing and optimizing trade finance products, including Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, and Refinance Reimbursements. Adept at coordinating complex transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and mitigating risk through strategic financial solutions. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency, fostering strong client relationships, and delivering high-quality service in fast-paced environments. Enthusiastic team player who has a knack for banking operations with a strong work ethic and advanced complex problem-solving skills. Seeking to leverage expertise to contribute to a dynamic financial institution.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates

Work History

Senior Officer, Trade Finance (Reimbursement Team)

Standard Chartered Bank
12.2018 - 8 2022
  • Processed reimbursement transactions accurately in compliance with regulations
  • Handled open account finance trade products including trade reimbursement and refinance reimbursement
  • Created MT202 and MT103 SWIFT payments
  • Familiar with SWIFT messages like MT740, MT742, MT799, and others
  • Maintained frequent interactions with senior management to measure goal achievement and identify areas for improvement.
  • Established strong relationships with key clients to maintain customer loyalty and drive repeat business opportunities.

Business Process Lead, Trade Operations (Import LC)

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Conducted compliance screening of Import documents
  • Established Letters of Credit and ensured documents were compliant
  • Processed and controlled trade finance transactions and managed Import Sight and maturity acceptance advice
  • Ensured full compliance of commercial and financial documents with the specifications of LC, Documents against payment, and acceptances
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance team efficiency.
  • Assisted in the development and maintenance of process documentation, simplifying knowledge transfer and promoting standardization across the organization.

Lead, Trade Operations (Import LC & Import Collections)

IBM India Pvt Ltd.
07.2023 - 03.2024
  • Compliance screening of Import documents for sanction screening
  • Handling import collections including Opening, Acceptance, Amendment, and Settlements as per URC 522
  • Responsible for establishing Letters of Credit and performing workability checks
  • Successfully processed and controlled trade finance transactions within set time frames
  • Managed import payments and responded to client queries within TAT
  • Assisted in implementing process improvements to enhance team efficiency and quality.

Senior QA Analyst (Banking Applications)

Yethi Consulting Services
3 2024 - Current

Project 1: Tenjin AI - Internal Project

  • Assessed the performance and accuracy of AI models and algorithms
  • Ensured the data used to train models was relevant and representative
  • Validated AI-generated outputs against expected criteria and user requirements
  • Verified that data inputs and outputs met quality standards
  • Worked with designers and developers to enhance the user interface and user experience.

Project 2: UCO Bank, Kolkata - AML Migration(OFSAA)

  • Executed test cases for functional, integration, and performance testing of the migrated OFSAA AML system (Oracle Financial Services Analytical Application)
  • Coordinated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with end-users to validate the system’s functionality and compliance with AML regulations
  • Provided crucial feedback on user experience, leading to significant improvements in application usability and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed defect tracking system effectively, maintaining clear communication channels with stakeholders regarding bug status and resolution timelines.

Education

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering -

Kalasalingam Academy of Research And Education (KARE)
04.2014 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

CEOA Matric School
Madurai, TN
06.2013 - 05.2014

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of Letters of Credit (LC) and Import Collections

Timeline

Lead, Trade Operations (Import LC & Import Collections)

IBM India Pvt Ltd.
07.2023 - 03.2024

Business Process Lead, Trade Operations (Import LC)

Tata Consultancy Services
08.2022 - 07.2023

Senior Officer, Trade Finance (Reimbursement Team)

Standard Chartered Bank
12.2018 - 8 2022

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering -

Kalasalingam Academy of Research And Education (KARE)
04.2014 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

CEOA Matric School
06.2013 - 05.2014

Senior QA Analyst (Banking Applications)

Yethi Consulting Services
3 2024 - Current

Certification

Cleared Trade Assessment Level 1 and Level 2 (Tata Consultancy Services)

Highlights

* Good knowledge about the process of Letter Of Credit(LC) or Documentary Credit.

* Good understanding of URR 725.

* Familiar with TRADEPORT software.

* Interacting with clients to review and resolve operational issues.
* To take ownership of the responsibility and the duties entrusted and ensure the
same has been finished within the agreed time and agreed accuracy fixed.

Rewards and Recognition

✔ RISING STAR Award for the year 2019 @ SCB for the good performance as a fresher.

✔SPOT AWARD for handling huge volumes of transactions consistently @ SCB.

Rewards and Recognition

  • RISING STAR Award (2019) - Outstanding performance as a fresher at SCB.
  • SPOT AWARD at TCS - Managed BAU and trained freshers simultaneously.
  • BEST TRAINEE AWARD at IBM - Top performer during the training period.

Declaration

I hereby declare that the above-written particulars are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.



Regards,

A Mohammed Ismail.

Mohammed IsmailSenior Analyst