Chandrkant Bhandarkar

• A competent finance professional with over 33 years of experience in Banking Operations & Finance including Working Capital Management • Expert in strategizing and expanding the Trade Finance business by managing the negotiations, payment of Letters of Credit (L/Cs), export & import bills, bank guarantees, export finance, buyer's credit while suggesting documentation scenarios for Letters of Credit (L/Cs) by proactively envisaging risk mitigants for the bank • Established the operating model for the Trade Finance business; offered a one-stop solution to meet customer needs and ensured that service quality was maintained at the highest standards • Proficient in monitoring the forex rate fluctuation, preparing and presenting MIS reports; participating in system enhancement procedures that reduced holdings of non-earning cash balance to minimum cash levels while providing adequate funds to meet working capital obligations • Worked as the Head Forex Operations with Bank of Maharashtra at various branches; established consistent and appropriate business practices, enhanced controls for credit risks; instituted controls and teamwork throughout the entity • Effective leader with excellent motivational skills to sustain growth momentum while motivating peak individual performances