Assistant Vice President
Current♣ Successfully managed a cash import portfolio of BDT. 3000 Million comprised of commercial and industrial importers.♣ Managed an EDF (Export Development Fund) portfolio of BDT. 1000 million and advised potential customers about EDF facilities. Sourced post-import financing from Bangladesh Bank and reported accordingly. ♣ Sourced UPAS/Discounting financing from renowned foreign banks and improved branch UPAS income by 5.6% in the COVID affected year and 8.7% in the following year.♣ Processed numerous post-import facilities by acceptance or creating pre-approved term loans.♣ Solely managed a local export (Deemed export) portfolio Tk. 1500 million.♣ Ensure exchange gain and other associated incomes from Foreign trade. ♣ Processed local bill discounting/purchase facility for Tk. 25 million in 2020 and liaison with other banks for timely repayment of the accepted bills.♣ Completed proposal and the necessary documentation to approve a foreign currency loan of $1600 million from Bangladesh Bank through offshore banking unit for post import finance of a newly incorporated export-oriented spinning mill.♣ Act as an Anti-money Laundering compliance officer when opening LCs through price verification, scrutinising credit reports, protecting the bank from under-invoicing/ over-invoicing. ♣ Ensure correct monthly reporting (ISS, SBS) to Bangladesh Bank other compliance authorities.♣ Provide on-demand import, export, PRC, and other import export-related certificates. ♣ Managed a customers database consist of regulatory documents including IRC, ERC, VAT, TIN, Trade Licences, Bond Licences, Bill of entry and others. ♣ Process shipping guarantee for urgent release of goods and exercise Branch Business Delegation prudently to provide the customers emergency services. ♣ Draft official communication in both Bengali and English to communicate with different regulatory bodies. ♣ Provide excellent customer services while ensuring the Bank’s interest is protected.