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VIVEK SHARMA

VIVEK SHARMA

Village Dhatti P.o Rohan Tehshil Palampur

Summary

Hardworking and motivated Manager with 8 years of experience and record of success in banking (Trade Finance) industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SENIOR MANAGER

HDFC BANK
LUDHIANA
02.2024 - Current
  • Process transactions for issuing of guarantees, amendment, cancellation, lodgment of claims and payments within the limit as per the credit policy. · Handle Swifts/Telexes of transactions relating to bank guarantees.
  • Accurately process ordinary transactions relating to advising, amendment and cancellation of Import and Export Letters of Credit and ensure work accomplishment in strict compliance with the International Chamber of Commerce Rules and Bank's policies and procedures. ·
  • Input transactions for advising, confirmation, amendment and cancellation of Import and Export Letters of Credit on a timely basis. · Settle value of documents, sight, in same value dates ensuring full funding coverage with FX, Treasury and Credit Departments to avoid loss due to delay of payment interest.
  • · Deal with client on routing operational issues for advising of Import and Export Letters of Credit and handling of documents. Dispatch export letters of credit and related documents to clients and Banks. ·
  • Prepare and submit reports to the Trade Finance Manager, Operations to monitor workflow and income in addition to the montly and quarterly reports

Trade Manager

State Bank of Mauritius, SBM Bank
Chandigarh
03.2023 - 02.2024

· Process transactions for issuing of guarantees, amendment, cancellation, lodgment of claims and payments within the limit as per the credit policy.

· Handle Swifts/Telexes of transactions relating to bank guarantees.

· Accurately process ordinary transactions relating to advising, amendment and cancellation of Import and Export Letters of Credit and ensure work accomplishment in strict compliance with the International Chamber of Commerce Rules and Bank's policies and procedures.

· Input transactions for advising, confirmation, amendment and cancellation of Import and Export Letters of Credit on a timely basis.

· Settle value of documents, sight, in same value dates ensuring full funding coverage with FX, Treasury and Credit Departments to avoid loss due to delay of payment interest.

· Deal with client on routing operational issues for advising of Import and Export Letters of Credit and handling of documents. Dispatch export letters of credit and related documents to clients and Banks.

· Prepare and submit reports to the Trade Finance Manager, Operations to monitor workflow and income in addition to the montly and quarterly reports

Client Coverage Manager

Standard Chartered Bank
New Delhi
10.2022 - 02.2023

· Assist Relationship Managers in implementing changes to internal Standards and procedures Inline with development in the business.

· Ensure strict compliance of internal procedures in line with standards laid down as per Quality policy.

· Monitor the day-to-day processing/delivery of all Trade Services products related to the Trade CSC With the primary purpose of meeting/services Standard.

· Provide trade related services to customers as per standard set out in the Quality Manual/System And to meet turnaround time as per the service level agreement.

· Ensure speedy resolution of customer queries and complaints. In accordance with laid down Procedures and quality standard.

· Compliance of all the policies and procedures issued in relation to Money Laundering/Prevention and KYC Terms.

· Provide information about product feature, benefits and implementation to callers. Provide back-office support to sales team. Assists RM in completing KYC review of the clients.

· To conduct all business operations in compliance with internal policies and external laws/Regulations/Guidelines.

Manager

IndusInd Bank Ltd
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Mohali and Panchkula branches mapped to generate the forex Revenue from these branches
  • Drive marketing initiatives launched centrally by the product team or any other team directly
  • Pay visits to the trade customers along with BM, RM, ABM, PRM, CANI, NRRM
  • Maintain record of all activities undertaken in respect of the business
  • Responsible for income targets set for the products for the respective branches being supported
  • Achieve customer acquisition plans set for the number of branches that are being serviced
  • Ensuring adherence to internal processes, circulars, regulatory guidelines and strict adherence to AML guidelines and risk associated with sanctions.

Deputy Manager

Axis bank
Chandigarh
12.2018 - 09.2021
  • Conducting scrutinization of the submitted documents of Exports, Imports ,BG and Collections
  • Executing and authorizing the transactions of imports/exports/domestic/foreign trade
  • Reviewing TAT (Turn Around Time) and ensuring quality standards
  • Ensuring adherence to internal processes, circulars, regulatory guidelines and strict adherence to AML guidelines and risk associated with sanctions
  • Providing guidance and training to the team to perform consistently with high standards in a team environment
  • RTFX Income Target on entire range of Trade services consisting of Imports/Exports/Inland and Foreign Letter of Credit
  • Ensured compliance of all internal procedures, operational controls, quality systems and regulatory requirements
  • Gained knowledge of departmental Trade Finance procedures and manuals like Letter of Credit, Bank Guarantee that led to benefits of the organization
  • Develop and maintain professional and Productive ongoing client relationship with designated clients.

Assistant Manager

HDFC Bank
Chandigarh
04.2017 - 05.2018
  • Export and import payments bills under collection, export bills against remittances received in advance, Inward payments (Credit to Customers)
  • Advance payments against imports, direct import payment and collection of import bills
  • Vetting, issuance, cancellation and invocation of bank guarantee, counter bank guarantee
  • Processing of Outward payments of services and Miscellaneous remittances
  • Processing of GR release documents
  • Merchant Trade Transaction (Import and Export Both legs)
  • Import Bill lodgment under LC

Assistant Manager

Kotak Mahindra bank
Panipat
09.2015 - 04.2017
  • Export and import payments Bills under collection, export bills against remittances received in advance, Inward payments (Credit to Customers)
  • Advance payments against imports, direct import payment and collection of import bills
  • Vetting, issuance, cancellation and invocation of bank guarantee, counter bank guarantee
  • Processing of Outward payments of services and Miscellaneous remittances
  • Processing of GR release documents
  • Merchant Trade Transaction (Import and Export Both legs)
  • Export Bill Discounting and LC Bill Negotiation
  • Disbursement of Packing Credit in Foreign currency and Packing Credit in INR
  • Outward Remittance under LRS (e.g
  • Education, Gift, Travel)
  • Export Bill lodgment under Lc and collection

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

D.A.V.College
Jalandhar,Punjab

High School Diploma -

R.K.M.G.M.Sen.Sec.School
Jalandhar Punjab

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Sales Techniques
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Team Leadership
  • Business Planning
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Certification

Certified in Foreign Exchange Operations from Indian Institute of Banking and Finance

Languages

  • English: B1
  • Intermediate
  • Hindi: C1

Timeline

SENIOR MANAGER

HDFC BANK
02.2024 - Current

Trade Manager

State Bank of Mauritius, SBM Bank
03.2023 - 02.2024

Client Coverage Manager

Standard Chartered Bank
10.2022 - 02.2023

Manager

IndusInd Bank Ltd
09.2021 - 09.2022

Deputy Manager

Axis bank
12.2018 - 09.2021

Assistant Manager

HDFC Bank
04.2017 - 05.2018

Assistant Manager

Kotak Mahindra bank
09.2015 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

D.A.V.College

High School Diploma -

R.K.M.G.M.Sen.Sec.School

Certified in Foreign Exchange Operations from Indian Institute of Banking and Finance

VIVEK SHARMA