Priyanka Chowdhury

About Priyanka Chowdhury

I am a Trade Finance professional with over 9 years of experience in managing Import Payments, Letters of Credit (LCs), and Bank Guarantees across global banking institutions.My career began with ICICI Bank, where I progressed from Deputy Manager to Senior Manager in just 3 promotions, a recognition of my consistent performance and leadership. During this tenure, I managed a 70-member team, overseeing critical transactions such as External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), Overseas Direct Investments (ODI), Foreign Direct Investments (FDI), and Merchanting trade transaction (MTT). I was also responsible for reconciliation entries, audit management, and Nostro-Vostro account monitoring, ensuring accuracy and compliance under tight deadlines.Currently, I serve as an Associate Vice President at Barclays, leading teams responsible for Import Remittances, LCs, and Bank Guarantees. My role extends to conducting quality assurance reviews, internal control checks, and regulatory audits, while also managing Business Continuity Planning (BCP) scenarios and pioneering first-of-its-kind process implementations.To strengthen my domain expertise, I have earned certifications in CCFE (IIBF), CITF (IIBF), and AML/KYC (IIBF), which complement my hands-on operational knowledge with strong compliance and regulatory awareness.Passionate about leadership, process excellence, and digital transformation in trade finance, I continue to seek opportunities where I can deliver value, mentor teams, and contribute to the evolving future of global trade operations.

Experience

1. Assistant Vice President

   Barclays

   Jun 2025 — Present · Noida, IN

   Seasoned professional overseeing the Domestic Trade Finance Department, with comprehensive responsibility for all major trade finance products including Letters of Credit (LCs), Bank Guarantees (BGs), Remittances, Export & Import transactions, and Bill Discounting. Proven expertise in driving regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and operational excellence across all trade processes. Ensures robust control frameworks and risk mitigation measures are effectively implemented and sustained. Demonstrated commitment to maintaining updated and efficient Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in alignment with organizational policies, audit standards, and regulatory guidelines.

Education

• Institute of Information Technology and Management,Gwalior

  B.E., Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2010 — 2014

• ITM UNIVERSITY

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

  2010 — 2014

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education

  Post graduation degree, Banking and Financial Support Services

  2016 — 2016

Skills

• Market Research
• Microsoft Office
• Business Strategy
• Business Development
• Team Management
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