A proactive leader with extensive business contacts and having managerial & motivational skills with proven track record in the areas of Corporate & Investment Banking (including Client Coverage; Trade & Commodity Financing)/development of new businesses/ senior level relationship with large domestic & international clientele; aimed at achieving business penetration & growth in the strategic areas under jurisdiction.Possess strong conceptual, analytical, communication and relationship management skills. Effective team player with ability to work in multi-cultural and diverse environment.Currently responsible for development of Natixis' business and strategic Initiatives in India covering Commodities, Corporate Banking, Trade Finance, ECAs, Project Finance, Investment Banking, Treasury products and Correspondent banking businesses.Earlier, strategized BNP Paribas’ entry into Commodity Financing Business in India and developed it into a leading franchise for the bank, through client acquisitions and multi-product penetration.As Head - Corporate Banking, North India was responsible for development of Corporate Banking business in Northern India, where I handled key MNC relationships and large domestic clients of the bank.As Senior Manager - Trade Finance & Commodites was responsible to improve synergy within the international network of BNP Paribas with the aim to enhance internalization of trade flows within the counters of the bank.Specialties: • Good understanding of the Indian Financial, Corporate and offshore financing guidelines.• Origination, Structuring & closing out of deals, including internal credit process management to secure approvals.• Relationship Management with Senior Client level contacts.• Expertise in Commodity Trade Financing, adopting Corporate and/or a Transactional approach. • Broad end-to-end knowledge of all CIB products, incl trade finance instruments, collateral management, credit & risk mitigation.