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NEERAJ THAKUR

NEERAJ THAKUR

Trade Finance Professional-CDCS
Chandigarh

Summary

Targeting managerial assignment in Banking Operations, Business Analysis and Management with an organization of repute in Banking/Financial Services industry. Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS), Certified in Foreign Exchange Operations with 14 years of experience in Banking Operations which include Export/Import Letter of Credit, Doc check, Adding Confirmation, LC Transfer, Bill booking & payments, Documentary collections and Trade Based Money Laundering (Compliance). Gained exposure in Banking & FOREX operations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Senior Manager

HDFB Bank Ltd
Chandigarh
11.2016 - Current
  • Handling Letter of Credit Team which includes LC/SBLC Issuance, Import Document checking and Bill payments.
  • Conducting scrutinisation of documents of exports/imports LC, imports, BG and Collections.
  • Executing and authorizing the high value transactions of imports/exports/domestic/foreign trade in Oracle and swift alliance.
  • Resolving and responding to audit queries and analyzing various MIS for effective monitoring and control.
  • Reviewing TAT (Turn Around Time) and ensuring quality standards. Ensuring adherence to internal processes, circulars, regulatory guidelines and also strict adherence to AML guidelines and risk associated with sanctions.
  • Training staff on L/SBLC, Documents checking under LC, TBML and associated Risk. Providing guidance and training to the team to perform consistently with high standards in a team environment.
  • Ensure that all job-related assignments which may be periodically assigned by department head are completed expeditiously.
  • LC/SBLC Issuance, UPAS LC, Document checking, LC payments, Buyers Credit, Advance payments against imports, direct import payment and collection of import bills.

Team Leader

Barclays Shared Services Pvt Ltd
Noida
02.2013 - 11.2016
  • To interact constantly with Line of Business partners, namely Barclays regarding various trade enquiries (Customer specifics)
  • Responsible for smooth day to day operation of trade related activities through active coordination and control
  • Verifying transactions as per the agreed service standards & approved procedures.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
  • Advising Letter of Credit, checking authenticity and workability of the LC, transfer and confirmation of the Letter of credit. Handled transaction for UK, Singapore, Hong Kong and western Europe, responsible for checking AML and US, EU Sanctions during the process.

Senior Team Member

BA Continuum India Pvt Ltd, Bank Of America
Gurgaon
03.2010 - 02.2013
  • To ensure all trade transactions are accurately processed in accordance with customer’s instructions and in compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal operational instructions.
  • Processed/authorized Export LC Advising, Import LC issuance, documentary Collection and Reimbursement (Reimbursement authorizations and Reimbursement claims).

Customer Service Associate

INTELENET GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD, Vodafone Telecom
Mohai
05.2007 - 11.2009

Worked in Voice process of Vodafone J&K (postpaid), International in roamer customer, handling the escalation, managing the queues and training to new joiner

Education

MBA - Marketing

I.A.S.E. UNIVERSITY SARDARSHAHR
04.2007 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

HIMACHAL PRADESH UNIVERSITY
04.2004 - 03.2007

Skills

High level procedural understanding in handling complexities of the processIn Trade Operation – Issuance of LC, Advising/ Confirmation, Export/Import Doc check, Payments, Open Accounts & Export CollectionKey Deliverables (Metrics - TAT & Accuracy)Good business acumen, analytical and logical reasoning ability to take appropriate business decisionsStrong presentation and documentation skills using MS PowerPoint / MS excel/ MSWord

Certification

Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS)

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team for setting up New CPUT (Central Processing Unit) located in Chandigarh for Trade Finance Department.
  • Supervised team of eight staff members.
  • Collaborated with team for setting up Swift operation department/team.

Timeline

Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS)

04-2023

Foreign Exchange Operations (from IIBF)

08-2018

Senior Manager

HDFB Bank Ltd
11.2016 - Current

Team Leader

Barclays Shared Services Pvt Ltd
02.2013 - 11.2016

Certified in Advanced Documentary Credits training by Bank Of America.

12-2012

Senior Team Member

BA Continuum India Pvt Ltd, Bank Of America
03.2010 - 02.2013

Customer Service Associate

INTELENET GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD, Vodafone Telecom
05.2007 - 11.2009

MBA - Marketing

I.A.S.E. UNIVERSITY SARDARSHAHR
04.2007 - 03.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

HIMACHAL PRADESH UNIVERSITY
04.2004 - 03.2007
NEERAJ THAKURTrade Finance Professional-CDCS