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Nov 2015Present

Executive Director

Standard Chartered Bank

Standard Chartered Bank (Mauritius) Limited started operations in Mauritius since 2002 and offers wholesale banking services supporting its network clients from Asia, Africa, Middle East, US and Europe.
Senior Management - As a member of the Executive Committee (EXCO), Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO), Executive Risk Committee (ERC) and Financial Crime Risk Committee (FCRC), i am required to ensure delivery of the bank strategy within the acceptable risk appetite and implement the operational risk framework.
Subject Matter Export (SME) - I am the bank's subject matter expert with respect to Regional Treasury Centre (RTC)/Cash Management Solutions, Centralised Procurement Centre (CPC)/Trade Finance Solutions and Shared Service Centre (SSC), assisting network clients (predominantly from EU, US and Asia) to use Mauritius platform for their venture/strategy in Africa.

  • Successfully lead cash management solutions to bank's top tier clients. The latest complex cash management win/mandate is the cross-border ACH solution (XACH) involving 48 markets  (mostly SEPA markets) for one of the top 100 GS network client, the 5th largest Pharmaceutical company.
  • Deliver RFPs/RFIs and client pitches. The last win being one of the top 100 French GS client energy company.
  • Ensure marketability of our innovative solutions (VA, S2B Pay, API, POBO/ROBO) and Liquidity Management solutions as appropriate across the FI and GS segment.
  • Drive the Assets and Contingents (A&C) strategy of the bank through supply chain finance, distributor finance both through Documentary Trade and Open Account solutions
  • Ensure implementation of the Global Transaction banking strategy for cash management, trade finance, TBFX and DCDA.
  • Lead the cash and trade conversation with New to Bank clients to increase wallet share and help achieve client strategy
  • Drive collaboration with Global banking team to identify opportunities from existing and new clients and help cross-sell the bank solutions

Achievements

  • Double digit growth Year on Year (YoY) till pre-Covid period;
  • Grew the Liability base of the bank by 46% over the last 4 years. SCB Mauritius has the 2nd highest deposit base of AME and highest liability base in Africa;
  • Grew the asset base of the bank by 40% over the last 4 years;
  • The Asset under Custody (AuC) of the bank grew by 58% over the last 4 years;
  • Drove the landmark Account bank transaction for a top 100 MNC with ticket size of USD 2.8 bn part of an M&A transaction;
  • Recognised as an AME talent pool.
20082013

Senior Relationship Manager

Barclays Bank Plc

Barclays Bank (Mauritius) Ltd operated as a branch of Barclays Plc. Barclays plc is a British multinational investment bank and financial services company, headquartered in London, England. Barclays is listed on London Stock Exchange.
Reports - As a Senior Relationship Manager, i was reporting to the Head of Corporate and International Banking with 4 staff reporting to me directly and 12 staffs indirectly.
Subject Matter Export (SME) - I was the subject matter expert for all deals - offshore booking unit (including syndication) for all Barclays Africa entities requiring their deals to be booked in Mauritius. I assisted these entities with credit paper presentation to credit committee and ensuring timely disbursement.
Responsibilities
Strategy - Manage a portfolio of MNC clients and large corporates. Increase wallet size from existing clients and grow client base through network or strong relationship with Management companies in Mauritius or overseas.
Business - actively grow client base through roadshows and networking in workshop/conferences.
Process - Onboarding of client post proper CDD in line with the AML/CFT guidelines from Bank of Mauritius.
Performance Delivery - ensure proper solution to client to meet their strategy through the most appropriate solution such as Loan (working capital, investment banking, trade finance, M&A), cash management, treasury and derivatives
Service Delivery - ensure implementation and effective service delivery to clients.
People and Talent - ensure training for colleagues and keep motivated through constant coaching.

Achievements

  • Voted RM of the year for 2 consecutive years.
  • Successful closure of a large ticket working capital deal within 24 hours for Barclays Uganda from end to end including approval by credit committee in London.
  • Structured the bank guarantee line for one of the world leading dredging company - ticket size USD 100 mn.
  • Successful closure of one of the largest syndicated deal of Africa for cocoa produce - Ticket size USD 1.6 billion. Participated in the deal as one of the lead arranger.
  • Successfully lead one of the largest shale gas M&A in US, ticket size USD 2.6 bn
    Structured a long term loan of USD 75 mn for one of the leading TV Network and communication company.
20072008

Relationship Manager

Barclays Bank Plc (Mauritius Branch)

As a Relationship Manager of the International banking Division of the barclays Bank Plc, the portfolio consisted of MNCs of the Barclays network. One of my core duties was to assist the network Barclays offices structure and book their Assets (Loans, Trade, Syndication) out of Mauritius Branch.

Reports - As an RM, i was reporting to the Director/Head of International Banking and had 3 direct reports and 6 indirect reports.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) - based on my experience as bank examiner at central bank, i was leading the audit of the bank and we clear 2 main audits (Barclays Internal Audit and Bank of Mauritius onsite inspection) successfully.

Responsibilities
Performance Delivery - Responsible for a portfolio of large corporates clients. Ensure target delivery both P&L and Balance Sheet.

Drive Performance - Ensure a healthy sales pipeline all the time and increase wallet share from existing and new  clients.

Business Development - Lead roadshows to identify new client and ensure deliver of most appropriate pitch.
Loan Repayment - Ensure management of Offshore Booking portfolio and liaise with Barclays Units in Africa to ensure repayment of loans on regular basis.
KYC-CDD - Onboarding/Account opening of new clients as per KYC/CDD requirements of the bank.
Client Relationship - Ensure updated information is available on clients file at all times by liaising directly with client or through Management Companies.
Audit - ensure all client files are audit ready in accordance with the Group standards
Service delivery - ensure timely and efficient service delivery to clients.

Achievements

  • Successful closure of 2 main audits
  • Successful onboarding of a large Indian communication company resulting in a big 5 year loan ticket of USD 200 mn
20022007

Senior Bank Examiner - Supervision

Bank of Mauritius (Central Bank)

As a member of the Central bank Supervision department, my main responsibility was to conduct off-site monitoring, on-site examination and also roll out and implementation of policy guidelines in the banking industry.

Report - As a senior bank examiner, i was reporting to the Associate Director of Banking Supervision Department with 1 direct report.

Responsibilities

  • Offsite monitoring of daily, monthly, quarterly, yearly returns submitted by Banks and Non-Bank Financial institutions, money changers and leasing companies.
  • Conduct on-site examination of banks and non-banks as per guidelines issued by the central bank based on international Basel Committee of Banking Supervision (BCBS) and World Bank international standards.
  • Responsible for a portfolio of 4 banks (2 international banks, 1 local money changer and 1 leasing company).
  • Basel II Implementation - Leading the working group on Market Risk Guideline
    towards implementation of Basel II standards in Mauritius Banking Industry.
  • Treasury Bill Committee - a member of the treasury bill committee.

Achievement

  • Successful implementation of Market Risk Guideline in banking industry.
  • Successful completion of Article IV IMF consultative paper
  • Successful implementation of AML/CFT Guidance Notes issued to the Banking industry
  • Introduction of the Financial Stability Institute (FSI) training for all staff members of Banking supervision team  
20002002

Senior Analyst

Anderson Worldwide SC (Represented by De Chazal Du Mee in Mauritius)
  • Company set up and administration;
  • Manage customer relationship, service level and board meetings;
  • Ensure compliance with international best practice (AML/CFT)
  • Preparation and circulation of Board Resolutions
  • Manage bank account of companies in portfolio
  • Tax Filing and Financial Statements approval by Board of Directors

Achievement

  • Successfully managed the portfolio of Standard Life, UK

Education

19971999

M.A (Economics)

University of Mumbai, India

Ranked among top 10. Major Econometrics

19941997

B.A (Economics)

St Xavier's College, Mumbai, India

Major - Econometrics; Forecasting and Decision-Making

Interest

Soccer - Former national player and Cadets Club

Golf and Swimming

Athletics - College Team Captain

College Soccer - Team Captain