Rajesh Natarajan

Manage and mentor a team of trade operations professionals, providing guidance and support
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices, and implement relevant changes to enhance trade operations
Prepare and present reports on trade operations performance to senior management
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance customer experience
Monitor and analyze trade performance metrics and implement necessary improvements
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards
Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to improve trade operations efficiency and effectiveness
Oversee and manage the daily operations of the trade department for Europe and Americas regions

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in documentation management
• Manage documentation projects, including coordinating timelines, resources, and deliverables
• Train and mentor team members on documentation best practices and standards
• Oversee the creation, revision, and maintenance of all company documentation, including policies, procedures, and manuals
• Develop and implement documentation strategies and processes to ensure efficient and accurate documentation management Front-led over 1000 contracts from start to finish, with a volume turnover of 1.8 million MT of steel
• Rationalized the contracting process through automation and ensured that all contracts (sales and purchases) in Tata
• International followed a consistent format
• Used automation to reduce the turnaround time of processing and submitting clean documents with zero inconsistencies in high volatility market scenarios
• Oversaw all documentation activities for the Steel Trade companies based in London, Hong Kong, and the Indian subcontinent
• Worked in collaboration with other Tata International Steel Offices across the world, Steel Mills, Traders, FIs, Banks, Legal
• Suppliers, and Consumers Ensured that draught documents from suppliers are in accordance with corporate policies for customer-side negotiation

• Manage budget and resources effectively to meet departmental objectives and financial
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards related to global trade and product support activities
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to track departmental performance and identify areas for improvement In charge of centralising Trade Finance Operations for the APAC area, which includes Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tokyo, Korea, and
• Singapore Oversaw the deployment of SureComp's IMEX - A Trade Product system throughout centralization Spearheaded a team of Functional and Technical Business Analysts during the migration and centralization of Trade
• Operations in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Singapore Performed PRA for various activities and prepared BIA for BCP circumstances Undertook the implementation and development of the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) programme across business lines in accordance with the Global Operational Risk Management Framework
• Lead and mentor a team of GTPS professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and achievement of department goals
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize efficiency and productivity within the department

• Managed trade and transactional operations for US, UK, Frankfurt and various Asian locations for Standard Chartered Bank
• Authorized trade transactions with respect to SLA and timelines with SCB
• Ensured the team adheres to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) with accuracy and delivering optimum efficiency
• Managed and ensured financial transactional efficiency throughout the group companies
• Delivered financial efficiency within the established budgets and target cost / income ratios
• Ensured that the highest level of service quality standards are met
• Managed efficient audit operations and initiated necessary corrective / preventive measures
• Acted an Operational Risk Coordinator, mitigation planner & effectively addressed issues
• Authorized and checked transactions / documents up to the delegated authority of $50 million
• Managed the User Acceptance Test for ‘Project Magellan’ for Standard Chartered Bank, USA
• Foster and maintain relationships with banks
• Prepare and present reports on trade finance performance and key metrics to senior management
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in international trade finance
• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures
• Provide guidance and support to team members in executing trade finance transactions
• Ensure compliance with international trade finance regulations and guidelines
• Manage and oversee all aspects of international trade finance activities, including letter of credit transactions, documentary collections, and trade finance facilities
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize international trade finance operations
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth and efficient trade finance processes
• Monitor and analyze market trends and economic indicators to identify potential risks and opportunities in international trade finance

• Acquire news clients to increase revenue by selling ERP implementation services, system integration and training for corporate clients
• Conduct market research and survey to identify new clients
• Prepare Request for Proposal documents for prospective clients
• Provide pre-sales support to technical teams as part of client acquisition process
• Won Achievers Award for increasing business turnover
• Provide excellent customer service and support to ensure client satisfaction and retention
• Attend industry events, conferences, and trade shows to generate leads and expand professional network
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic business plans
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through market research, networking, and cold calling