Vijay Krishnan

About Vijay Krishnan

Core Banking Professional with more than 15 years experience in the banking…

Experience

1. Vice President, Head - Trade Operations

   HDFC Bank

   Jun 2020 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Spearheaded the India Trade Operations set-up, overseeing trade products and processes, including Letter of Credit, Bank Guarantees, Documentary Collections, Bill Discounting, and Overseas Direct Investment (ODI)Capital Account transactional requirements like ODI, FDI, ECB.• Led a team of 70-80 trade finance professionals, providing expertise and guidance to meet the diverse trade finance requirements of clients across Corporate, Emerging corporates, Business banking, and Retail segments• Acted as the Single Point of Contact for RBI liaisoning, ensuring compliance with all regulatory trade finance requirements and representing clients\' interests effectively• Implemented initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and productivity, resulting in significant cost savings and process automations, as well as smooth day-to-day trade operations without customer grievances• Managed internal audits and external audits, maintaining a high audit rating for the unit by ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and best practices in trade operations• Proactively engaged with clients across various business segments to understand their key issues and provide tailored solutions, fostering strong client relationships and driving business growth• Collaborated with internal stakeholders such as Audit, Business teams, Risk, Compliance, and Treasury to ensure seamless coordination and efficient operations, delivering exceptional service to customers

Education

• University Department of Business Management, Nagpur

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  1997 — 1998

• St. Francis De Sales College, Nagpur

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

  1992 — 1995

Skills

• Credit
• Payments
• Project Management
• Anti Money Laundering
• Operational Risk
• Business Analysis
• Management
• International Trade
• Financial Risk
• Electronic Payments
• Core Banking
• Research
• Employee Engagement