Finance & Operations professional

Rahul Shetty

Dubai, UAE
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About Candidate

Detail-oriented Trade Finance & Operations professional with over 11 years of experience in handling end-to-end trade processes
including cross-border shipments, documentation under Letters of Credit, compliance checks, and coordination with banks, clients,
and logistics stakeholders. Adept at managing LC/SBLC/Collection documentation, ensuring compliance with ICC guidelines (UCP 600, ISBP 745, URC 522), handling trade invoicing and vendor payments, and supporting commodity and capital account transactions. Strong background in banking operations, shipping coordination, document scrutiny, and SWIFT communications.

Education

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B.M.S.: Management 03/2013
Mumbai University - Mumbai, India

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H.S.C.: Commerce 03/2008
Maharashtra Board - Mumbai, India

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S.S.C 03/2006
Maharashtra Board - Mumbai,India

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Experiences

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Cluster product sales manager – Trade Finance 2025-03-20 - 2025-06-30
YES Bank Ltd - Mumbai, India

 Reviewed BOE/SB documents and processed LC/Forex-based ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and timely settlement through internal banking systems.  Collaborated with operations and treasury to structure and process capital account-based transactions (FDI/ODI/ECB), ensuring compliance with FEMA/RBI.  Facilitated documentation flow and trade limit setups for LC-based clients.  Participated in LC structuring, document scrutiny discussions, and internal compliance reviews for cross-border trades.  Conducted documentation accuracy checks to ensure alignment with internal and ICC standards.  Acted as a liaison between traders, banks, operations, and counterparties to ensure LC-based transactions were executed smoothly.

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Trade & Forex Sales Manager 2022-05-12 - 2025-03-03
HDFC Bank Ltd. - Mumbai, India

 Experienced Foreign Trade Finance with expertise in managing trade finance operations including Export & Import, Letter of Credit documentation, Bills for collection, and Bank Guarantees ensuring compliance with international standards  Checking all the documents provided by the client like INCOTERM, BL, CL, COC and also checking vessel load list.  Liaised with clients and counterparties to resolve LC discrepancies and facilitated smooth transaction execution.  Lodging export bills, both dispatch and non-dispatch transactions, and adhering to RBI guidelines  Managing shipping documentation, like commercial invoices, packing lists, and checking customs declarations including bills of lading and letter of credit

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Deputy Manager (Service Delivery Authorizer) 2017-06-05 - 2022-05-10
IndusInd Bank - Mumbai, India

 Authorized forex and trade documentation for outward remittances and export LC settlements.  Ensured BOE/SB compliance checks and input trade documents into processing systems.  Managing the lodgment and payments for export bill regularization, including advance payments against FIRC and E-FIRC (Forward Inward Remittance Certificate.)  Reviewed and vetted Letter of Credit (LC) terms and conditions to ensure compliance with UCP 600 and ISBP standards.

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Recruitment and Development Manager 2016-02-14 - 2017-03-05
Kotak life insurance - Mumbai, India

 Recruited, trained, and managed sales teams to promote insurance-  Led document management for advisor onboarding and client proposals.  Focused on accuracy and regulatory adherence in policy documentation

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Senior Executive Business Development/Recruiter 2014-03-15 - 2016-02-25
Seekout Online FZE, UAE - Dubai, UAE,

 Lead generation, New Client development and ensuring recurring business in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Market  Managed business leads and document handling for client contracts and operations across UAE.  Coordinated between internal teams and clients for smooth onboarding and invoicing.

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Customer Service Executive 2012-04-07 - 2014-04-26
Dr. Batras Positive Health Clinic - Mumbai, India

 Handled both sales and afer-sales service for pan-India and Dubai-based clients  Supported both domestic and international (Dubai) patient documentation, booking, and compliance services.

Skills

Client & Bank Liaison for Trade Settlements
90%
SWIFT Processing & ERP Integration
92%
Knowledge Export/Import Document Preparation under LC/SBLC
94%
Cross-border Trade & Seaborne Shipment Coordination
96%

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