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Education
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Certification
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VENKATARAO CHUKKA

VIZAG

Summary

Accomplished finance professional with a robust background at INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, adept in strategic business planning and customer relations. Excelled in managing complex foreign exchange operations and compliance, enhancing transaction efficiency by 30%. Demonstrates strong communication skills and dependability, with a proven track record of fostering team building and leadership.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dealer

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
08.2024 - Current

▪ Provided market liquidity by quoting buy and sell prices for various currency pairs.
▪ Engaged in proprietary trading and executed client orders, ensuring best execution
practices.
▪ Managed the bank’s currency positions and exposure, utilizing hedging techniques to
mitigate risk.
▪ Conducted in-depth technical and fundamental market analysis to inform trading
strategies.
▪ Built and maintained relationships with institutional clients, offering insights and
recommendations on forex strategies.
▪ Ensured all trading activities complied with regulatory requirements and internal policies,
with thorough trade reporting.

MANAGER

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
04.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed Vostro account reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies, maintaining seamless account operations.
  • Handled treasury back-office operations, including the settlement of deals through CCIL (Clearing Corporation of India Ltd.) and CLS (Continuous Linked Settlement) platforms, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
  • Processed and vouched inward remittances, verifying accuracy and adherence to regulatory and internal guidelines.
  • Ensured smooth transaction processing by coordinating with counterparties, internal departments, and regulatory bodies to facilitate settlement and reconciliation activities.
  • Maintained detailed records of all transactions and settlements, providing accurate reports to management for monitoring and compliance purposes.
  • Monitored regulatory compliance in treasury and remittance operations, adhering to AML and KYC requirements.

Assistant Manager

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
06.2019 - 04.2023
  • Processing and managing trade finance products like letters of credit (LCs), bank guarantees, bills of exchange, and documentary collections.
  • Liaising with clients (exporters, importers) to understand their trade finance needs and provide tailored solutions.
  • Guiding clients on documentation requirements and trade finance processes.
  • Acting as a point of contact for queries related to trade finance products.

Assistant Manager

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
11.2016 - 06.2019
  • Managed foreign exchange transactions at the Centralized Foreign Exchange Processing Centre (CFEPC), ensuring accurate processing and settlement of currency exchange and related transactions.
  • Coordinated the processing of inward and outward remittances, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and smooth transaction flow.
  • Handled the reconciliation of foreign exchange transactions, resolving discrepancies and ensuring timely settlement.
  • Monitored the foreign exchange market for fluctuations, assisting in optimizing the pricing and rates used in transactions.
  • Processed payments and settlements for trade finance instruments like letters of credit (LCs) and bank guarantees, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with international standards.
  • Maintained comprehensive transaction records and generated reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance.
  • Collaborated with internal teams including treasury, risk, and compliance departments to ensure adherence to financial policies, anti-money laundering (AML), and KYC regulations.
  • Provided support in optimizing foreign exchange operations, streamlining processes to improve efficiency and reduce processing times.
  • Assisted clients with foreign exchange inquiries, providing guidance on transaction processes and requirements for international payments.

Assistant Manager

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
11.2014 - 11.2016
  • Processed daily payments and receipts for customers, ensuring accurate and timely execution of transactions, both through physical and digital channels.
  • Served as Scroll Officer, overseeing and managing the reconciliation of transaction scrolls for daily banking operations, ensuring all entries were accurately recorded.
  • Maintained cash handling protocols, ensuring compliance with internal controls and balancing cash drawers with no discrepancies.
  • Provided high-quality customer service by assisting customers with account-related inquiries, transaction issues, and banking products.
  • Processed deposits, withdrawals, and fund transfers, ensuring all transactions were conducted in accordance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Managed and updated customer records in the banking system, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in all customer transactions.
  • Handled day-to-day banking operations such as cheque clearances, account statements, and processing customer requests for products and services.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, offering effective solutions to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Ensured compliance with banking regulations and internal policies, including anti-money laundering (AML) and KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures.

Education

POST GRADUATION DIPLOMA IN BANKING AND FINANCE - Banking And Finance

MANIPAL SCHOOL OF BANKING
BANGALORE
10-2014

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Chemical Engineering

ANDHRA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
VISAKHAPATNAM
04-2013

Skills

  • Memory retention
  • Dependability
  • Strong hand-eye coordination
  • Quick thinking
  • Customer relations
  • Strategic Business planning
  • Crisis Management
  • Audit compliance
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Marketing/Cross selling
  • Documentation
  • Communication

Certification

▪ Junior Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (JAIIB).
▪ Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB).
▪ Indian Institute of Banking & Finance’s Certifications in the areas of Forex Operations,Foreign exchange operation for individuals

  • NIBM Trained Forex dealer in dealing room operations

Timeline

Dealer

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
08.2024 - Current

MANAGER

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
04.2023 - 08.2024

Assistant Manager

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
06.2019 - 04.2023

Assistant Manager

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
11.2016 - 06.2019

Assistant Manager

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
11.2014 - 11.2016

▪ Junior Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (JAIIB).
▪ Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB).
▪ Indian Institute of Banking & Finance’s Certifications in the areas of Forex Operations,Foreign exchange operation for individuals

  • NIBM Trained Forex dealer in dealing room operations

POST GRADUATION DIPLOMA IN BANKING AND FINANCE - Banking And Finance

MANIPAL SCHOOL OF BANKING

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Chemical Engineering

ANDHRA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
VENKATARAO CHUKKA