Ashwith Shetty

About Ashwith Shetty

Results-driven Banking Operations Leader with 16+ years of experience in Trade Finance Operations, Trade Regulatory Reporting, Regulatory Compliance, and Process Transformation across leading global financial institutions, including Citi, HSBC, and Yes Bank.Currently serving as Vice President at Citi, leading the India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh Trade Regulatory Reporting function. I oversee regulatory reporting, audit management, stakeholder engagement, process automation, and compliance initiatives while managing high-performing teams and collaborating with regulators, technology teams, and senior business leaders.Throughout my career, I have successfully led large-scale process migrations, automation projects, regulatory reporting transformations, and operational excellence initiatives that have improved efficiency, strengthened controls, and enhanced customer and regulatory outcomes.My expertise includes Trade Finance (Import & Export), Regulatory Reporting, RBI Compliance, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Project & Change Management, Client Relationship Management, Operational Controls, Audit Management, and Cross-functional Stakeholder Management.I am passionate about building high-performing teams, driving innovation through automation, improving operational efficiency, and delivering sustainable business value while ensuring the highest standards of regulatory compliance and governance.Key Competencies:• Trade Finance Operations• Trade Regulatory Reporting• Regulatory Compliance & Audit Management• Process Automation & Digital Transformation• Risk & Control Management• Team Leadership & People Development• Stakeholder & Client Management• Project & Change Management• Operational Excellence• Banking Operations StrategyI am always open to connecting with professionals across Banking, Trade Finance, Operations, Regulatory Reporting, Risk, and Transformation to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Experience

1. Vice President Trade Finance & Regulatory Reporting

   Citi India

   Jan 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka Trade Finance (TTS) Regulatory Reporting # Automation #Migration # Process Improvement # Team Handling # Point of contact for Regulator

Education

• Mangalore University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance and Marketing

• Over All Education Summery

  Post Graduation Master in Business Administration (MBA) from ICFAI with specialization in Finance and Marketing in 2008. Graduation Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) from Dr. NSAM First Grade College Nitte with specialization in Finance and Marketing in 2006. Additional Qualification Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) from M.I.C.E in 2005-2006 (Microsoft Office)

• The ICFAI University, Dehradun

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Marketing