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PRIYANKA D

PRIYANKA D

Chennai

Summary

Trade Finance Manager with 12+ years of expertise in sanctions, LC operations, documentation, and risk assessment across top-tier banks. Skilled in compliance, UCP 600, sanction screening, and transaction management, with a proven record of delivering accuracy and efficiency in high-volume environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Manager

Standard Chartered Bank
01.2025 - Current
  • Manage high volume of trade payments ensuring compliance with trade regulations and policies.
  • Collaborate with clients, banks, and stakeholders to facilitate smooth LC transactions.
  • Conduct meticulous document reviews, reducing discrepancies and improving transaction efficiency.
  • Provide guidance to internal teams and clients on LC procedures, best practices, and compliance requirements.
  • Resolve disputes/discrepancies within SLA to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Prepare end-of-day reports and manage transaction queues.

Trade Finance Specialist

Standard Chartered Bank
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Processed and validated high volumes of trade registrations ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintained 99% accuracy rate through meticulous verification and root-cause analysis of trade discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with trading desks, risk teams, and stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and maintain data integrity.
  • Prepared detailed trade reports and audit trails for internal/external audits.
  • Consistently met deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Sanction Screening Specialist

CITICORP Services
02.2015 - 11.2019
  • Reviewed transactions initiated through RTGS and FAST ensuring compliance with SDN guidelines.
  • Performed due diligence checks before processing and maintained daily/monthly MIS reports.
  • Assisted in training junior executives and conducted sample checks for accuracy.
  • Ensured 100% compliance with KYC/AML guidelines.

Trade Finance Officer

Standard Chartered Bank
09.2012 - 01.2015
  • Handled SME and corporate trade queries for Singapore operations under Client Service Group (CSG).
  • Managed client trade queries, complaints, feedback, and escalations with SLA compliance.
  • Delivered process and product updates to ensure client service improvements.
  • Conducted root cause analysis and prepared investigation/service improvement reports.
  • Maintained and shared MIS for daily performance activities and consolidated monthly reports.
  • Ensured compliance with KYC/AML guidelines and drove continuous process improvements.

Education

Bachelor’s - Business Administration

Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College For Women
Chennai
01.2012

Skills

  • Microsoft Power BI, SQL (Basics & SQL Server Management Studio)

  • LC Processing and Documentation, Sanction Screening, Risk Assessment

  • Knowledge of Incoterms, UCP 600, Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge

  • Working knowledge of E/IDPMS, Client Query Resolution (IRM/ORM/BOE)

  • Agile Methodologies, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management

Awards

Received appreciation from Global Head & Acting Head, CSG, Standard Chartered Singapore., Awarded Spot Award – Best Startup (Apr 2013)., Awarded Business Champ (Feb 2014).

Timeline

Associate Manager

Standard Chartered Bank
01.2025 - Current

Trade Finance Specialist

Standard Chartered Bank
01.2022 - 12.2024

Sanction Screening Specialist

CITICORP Services
02.2015 - 11.2019

Trade Finance Officer

Standard Chartered Bank
09.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor’s - Business Administration

Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College For Women
PRIYANKA D