I’m Sharath M

Assistant Manager
Trade Finance Expert

“Combining the world of Global Trade with the power of AI to build the future 

of Trade Finance.”

About Me

“I am a dedicated Trade Finance professional with over a decade of experience in optimizing complex financial workflows. My expertise lies in leveraging automation and process improvement to drive organizational excellence. Currently, I am expanding my horizons by integrating Artificial Intelligence and advanced data analytics into financial operations to solve the challenges of tomorrow.”

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Our Skills

Expert in Trade Finance operations, Alteryx AI automation, and ISTQB software testing.

Core Trade Finance & Operations
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Transformation & Automation​
UAT Testing
Alteryx
Website Development
Years of Experience
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Working Experiance

Bank Of New York (BNY), Chennai

Assistant Manager

February 2020 – Present

Open Account (Trade Finance)  February 2022 – Present

– Spearheaded the management of open account issuances, amendments, document processing, and OAT payments.

– Provided expert support for LC advising and document checking to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Standby LC Team  February 2020 – February 2022

– Supervised the end-to-end process for issuance, amendments, and cancellation of import and export transactions.

– Demonstrated proficiency in facilitating seamless transactions in adherence to organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities

– Optimized workflows, reducing Turn Around Time (TAT).  

– Ensured accurate, timely transaction processing.  

– Enhanced team dynamics through collaboration and team-building.  

– Conducted error and MIS reporting with precision.  

– Streamlined trade operations via process improvements and automation.  

– Managed high-value transaction reimbursements efficiently.  

 

Mashreq Global Services, Bangalore

Senior Process Associate

Bank Guarantees and LC issuance | October 2018 – February 2020  

– Oversaw issuance, amendments, and cancellations of guarantees, including bank guarantee advising and extend-or-pay processes.  

– Managed pure claim pass-ons, syndication guarantees, and guarantee charges payments.  

– Conducted nostro reconciliation and maintained receivable accounts with accuracy and efficiency.  

Key Responsibilities:

– Ensured accurate and timely transaction processing within deadlines.  

– Managed internal and external error reporting, along with MIS reporting.  

– Fostered a collaborative processing environment and strengthened team dynamics.  

– Supervised incoming and outgoing Swift messaging with precision.  

– Introduced process enhancements and automation in trade operations for increased efficiency.  

 

Tata Consultancy Services, Chennai

Senior Process Associate

Aug 2015 – Sep 2018

Managed LG/LC issuance, amendments, cancellation, bank guarantee advising, extend or pay, pure claim in pass on, syndications guarantees, guarantee charges payments, nostro reconciliation, and receivable account maintenance.

Handled LC issuance, amendments, nostro reconciliation, and charges payments.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensured accurate and timely transaction processing within set deadlines.

Improved processing environment and team dynamics.

Controlled Swift messaging (incoming and outgoing).

Implemented process improvements and automation in trade operations.

 

ICICI (I Process), Chennai

Processor

Aug 2013 – Aug 2015

Reviewed credit card transactions, including CNP (Internet/Moto/3D/NON 3D) and POS.

Identified fraudulent transactions and developed rules to prevent fraud.

 

Educational qualification

MBA in Human Resource

Madras University, Chennai

 

Aug 2013 – May 2015

Get In Touch

+917418987837
sharath3193@gmail.com
India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai