Apu Biswas
Senior Trade Advisor @RBC
Signup · Get unlimited contacts
WORK HISTORY
Senior Trade Advisor @RBC
Toronto, ON, CA
Structuring and drafting of Guarantees, Standby LC, and Import LC based on client’s need and requirement considering ICC applicable rules and RBC Policy and Procedures- Helping clients, Senior Trade Specialists and Commercial Account Managers for issuance of bid bond, performance, and other Guarantees/LC both domestic and international - Assisting clients on when completing of trade forms and performs discrepancy clarification for imports/Exports & Guarantee/Standby LC - Supporting Trade Operations and Guarantee team by assisting with releases and completion of issuances and other type of transaction including documents verifications when required - Handling Trade Transactions with Export Development Corporation ( EDC) support and responsible to develop a good understanding of EDC related trade products and activity, liaise and engage EDC to have their support/approvals where required as per need and requirement to mitigate the risks- Handling of clients and Trade Managers request for Trade discounting and confirmation of a LC transaction, obtaining Risk approvals via RAMA and EDC support- Execution of complex Standby LC / Guarantee; provide advice on – Trade Specialist/Client draft structuring to mitigate the financial risk, and the elimination of costly amendments after LC/Guarantee is issued
EDUCATION
Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology
B. Sc. in Civil Engineering , Civil Engineering
University of Dhaka
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance
SKILLS
ABOUT APU BISWAS
Over 10 years of experience in International Trade Services (Standby L/C & Guarantee, Import, Export, and Collection)• Successfully completed CDCS, CSDG, CAMS, ISP98 and URDG Master Certification • Extensive knowledge of all ICC Rules (ISP98, URDG758, UCP600, URR725, URC522, ISBP745, ISDGP, Incoterms2020)• Organized knowledge about General Banking, Credit, Foreign Trade, Anti Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing, Bank Compliance policies, KYC, Reputation, and Legal Risks • Expertise in the operation of TPS360 Trade system and preparation of all types of SWIFT messages (MT100, 200, 400, and 700 series)
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.