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SANDEEP NARAYANAN

Chennai

Summary

Over 4.5 years of experience in banking, specializing in Trade Finance and Forex Operations. Demonstrated proficiency in managing Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, and trade documentation processes. Strong knowledge of UCP 600, ISBP guidelines, and SWIFT operations, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations. Currently pursuing CDCS certification, with existing qualifications in International Trade Finance and Foreign Exchange Operations from IIBF.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

Federal Bank
Erode
10.2024 - Current
  • Acted as Single Point of Contact for operational activities of COB and CIB clients exceeding 25 Crores.
  • Handled issuance and advising of trade finance instruments, including LCs and BGs.
  • Provided advisory support for structuring trade transactions in compliance with regulatory frameworks.
  • Coordinated with compliance, risk, and treasury departments to ensure seamless operations.
  • Analyzed forex exposures, ensuring adherence to RBI regulations and internal guidelines.

Associate

Federal Bank
Chennai
10.2020 - 10.2024
  • Led onboarding process for NTB clients, achieving minimal turnaround time.
  • Enhanced digital product penetration among NTB and ETB customers to 92%.
  • Managed import/export documentation and processed trade and non-trade forex transactions.
  • Oversaw branch-level BG issuance and facilitated foreign currency transactions.
  • Supported branding campaigns that improved customer acquisition and retention rates.
  • Provided expert advice on digital channels and resolved operational issues efficiently.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

SRM Institute of Science & Technology
Chennai
01.2023

B.Com - Computer Applications

SASTRA University
Thanjavur
01.2020

Skills

  • Foreign exchange operations
  • Documentary Credits (LCs, SBLCs, BGs)
  • UCP 600 and SWIFT messaging
  • Trade risk compliance
  • AML/KYC
  • Client relationship management
  • Trade document scrutiny
  • Cross-border payment processing

Websites

Certification

  • CDCS - Certified Documentary Credit Specialist, Pursuing, 2025
  • International Trade Finance- IIBF
  • Certificate in Foreign Exchange Operations -IIBF
  • Bank Guarantees & SBLC- Udemy
  • JAIIB -IIBF
  • NISM Series XII - Securities Markets Foundation

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Federal Bank
10.2024 - Current

Associate

Federal Bank
10.2020 - 10.2024

MBA - Business Administration

SRM Institute of Science & Technology

B.Com - Computer Applications

SASTRA University

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