Prince Khanna
New Delhi
Summary
Seasoned professional with 19 years of experience in general and operations management with comprehensive experience leading teams, optimizing processes, and implementing cost-effective strategies. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and operational efficiency, consistently improving workflow and reducing costs. Proven track record of enhancing overall business performance through effective leadership and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Branch Head - Operations
BNP Paribas
Delhi
08.2023 - Current
- Heading Trade & Cash Operation Team servicing to entire North & East customer.
- Responsible for Concurrent audit, Internal Audit, RBI audit, Statutory Audit, H.O. audit and IT audit.
- Imbibing down a risk control environment to strengthen controls and efficiency.
- Meeting with customers for service review and understanding their business requirements and challenges.
- Responsible for end-to-end completion of Transactions within TAT/SLA.
- Responsible for reconciliation of receivable /payable / suspense / Nostro accounts for Delhi.
- Liaising with regional teams on various topics and new initiatives.
- Regular meetings with other department heads to discuss further developments and improvement initiatives.
- Responsible for review of new product notes and preparation of SOP.
- Conducting UAT’s and LV for upgradation of existing and new system software.
- Implementing the regulatory requirements as laid by Bank internal process and regulators.
- Responsible for giving exception approvals for the customers transaction basis Bank matrix with mitigation of risk.
- Responsible for staff appraisal and growth path for potential staff and KPIs.
- Responsible for various expenses related to Branch administration.
Senior Associate (II), AVP
JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
Delhi
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Managing Trade finance services for Delhi Branch.
- Meeting customers for service review.
- Guiding customers for the regulatory requirements.
- Responsible for liaising with FI team of EMEA, APAC and WHEM regions and other Indian FI units for LC confirmations and Counter BG issuance.
- Responsible for daily Trade related operational activities and Audit of Delhi Branch.
- Arranging training for the customers for digital Trade products/SCF and related queries.
- Managing SCF products related queries from both buyer and supplier.
Senior Manager, Trade Finance Operations Head
CTBC Bank Co. Ltd
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Heading Trade finance operation of Bank.
- Responsible for end to end completion of Trade & Capital Account transactions.
- Responsible for Concurrent audit, RBI audit, Statutory Audit & H.O. audit.
- Periodic review of bank policy and procedure for Trade finance operations and approval from IMC and H.O.
- Coordinating with other stakeholders to streamline/improvement in processing of transactions.
- Acting as a backup for Branch operations Head.
- Meeting the regulatory requirements as laid by Bank internal process and RBI.
- Guiding associated teams for any change in process and guidelines and ensuring absolute implementation.
- Meeting clients to understand their business requirements and provide resolution for their queries.
Senior Manager, Trade Finance Operations Head
DBS Bank India Ltd.
03.2015 - 11.2020
- Lead Trade finance operations of branch and back up for Branch operation head.
- Handled Trade transactions like LC, BG, PCFC, Export Bill discounting, SID/PID, LCBD, Import Payments and collection bills, Factoring and LC confirmations and other trade products.
- Co-ordination with Customers/CPC/RM’s/PSM’s/Branches for their queries related to documentation, credit limits and for smooth process of transactions.
- Part of core team for implementation of new workflow software.
- Conducting UAT’s and LV for upgradation of existing and new system software.
- Meeting the regulatory requirements as laid by Bank internal process and RBI.
- Coordinating with senior management for process improvement and to reduce the TAT of trade transactions.
- Meeting clients to understand their business requirements and provide resolution for their queries.
Manager, Trade Finance Operations(Client Service Manager)
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
01.2010 - 02.2015
- Team Leader of Noida trade desk.
- Handling complete bouquet of Trade transactions of Corporate and Retail clients.
- Handled Capital account transactions related documentation such as FDI, ODI, and FC-TRS.
- Responsible for day-to-day operations like managing reports, forwarding reports to head office and clients.
- Meeting the regularity requirements as laid by Bank internal process and RBI.
Branch Service Partner, Trade Finance Operations
Yes Bank Ltd.
09.2008 - 12.2009
- Processing GBO like NEFT, RTGS, DD issuance etc.
- Managing entire Trade Finance transactions including Outward remittances, Import and Export Transactions.
- Collection of FCY cheques.
- Timely providing the deliverables to the client such as advices, swift, LC etc.
Assistant Manager – Trade (Back office Operations)
HDFC Bank Ltd.
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Was a part of team handling outward remittance, import payment LC – Non LC Bills.
- Reconciliation of Nostro and Suspense accounts.
- Preparation of LC issuance swift and Buyers Credit undertaking swift.
Officer – Trade (Back office Operations)
Yes Bank Ltd.
06.2006 - 12.2007
- Responsible for managing remittances department handling import remittances, miscellaneous remittances and import bill payments.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (Pass) -
Dayal Singh College
Delhi01.2004
Senior Secondary - commerce stream
CBSE
Delhi01.2001
Secondary -
CBSE
Delhi01.1999
Skills
- Concurrent audit
- Internal audit
- Regulatory compliance
- Trade finance operations
- Risk management
- Customer relationship management
Accomplishments
- Successful RBI inspection at the Delhi Branch with no adverse comments.
- Nil incident reporting and operational loss to date for BNP Delhi Branch.
- Satisfactory audit rating for BNP Delhi Branch.
- Part of the core team for the introduction of a new workflow system in DBS Bank.
- Initial team members in setting up the national operating center for Yes Bank in Gurgaon.
- Set up the Trade Operations desk at Noida and Nehru Place, Delhi, in Kotak Mahindra Bank.
- Awarded the DBS Connect Award for excellent operational services.
- Awarded the Kotak Shaan Award for managing high transaction volumes efficiently.
Hobbies and Interests
- Following the latest developments in the Industry and keeping track of the latest trends.
- Playing Cricket and Table Tennis.
Certification
CDCS certification from ICC, LIBF.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Branch Head - Operations
BNP Paribas
08.2023 - Current
Senior Associate (II), AVP
JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
08.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Manager, Trade Finance Operations Head
CTBC Bank Co. Ltd
12.2020 - 07.2022
Senior Manager, Trade Finance Operations Head
DBS Bank India Ltd.
03.2015 - 11.2020
Manager, Trade Finance Operations(Client Service Manager)
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited
01.2010 - 02.2015
Branch Service Partner, Trade Finance Operations
Yes Bank Ltd.
09.2008 - 12.2009
Assistant Manager – Trade (Back office Operations)
HDFC Bank Ltd.
01.2008 - 08.2008
Officer – Trade (Back office Operations)
Yes Bank Ltd.
06.2006 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Commerce (Pass) -
Dayal Singh College
Senior Secondary - commerce stream
CBSE
Secondary -
CBSE