Akhil Pathak

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About Akhil Pathak

Hello, I’m Akhil Pathak I am a Trade Finance and Forex professional with 7+ years of experience in managing end-to-end Trade & Forex operations, capital market client servicing, and regulatory compliance across leading Indian banks. My expertise lies in handling Letters of Credit (LCs), Bank Guarantees (BGs), Export/Import Bills, Remittances, and Capital Account transactions, while ensuring strict adherence to RBI, FEMA, and UCPDC guidelines. Currently, I am working as a Trade Finance Manager at Axis Bank, where I manage multi-branch trade desk operations, supervise documentation and exception handling, engage with key clients, and collaborate with internal stakeholders (Product, Compliance, Trade Ops) to deliver timely and compliant solutions. Prior to this, I worked with ICICI Bank’s Trade Finance Centre & Capital Markets branch, where I gained valuable experience in SWIFT transactions, CMA preparation, and corporate relationship management. I am also pursuing a Professional Certificate in Data Engineering with Hero Vired, strengthening my technical foundation in SQL, databases, and analytics to complement my banking expertise and prepare for the evolving digital finance landscape. Core Competencies: 1. Trade Finance Operations (LCs, BGs, Bills under Collection) 2. Foreign Exchange & Remittances 3. Capital Account Transactions & Forward Contracts 4. Regulatory Compliance: RBI, FEMA, UCPDC 5. Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management 6. Process Automation & Back-office Operations Technical Skills: Core Banking & Trade Applications: Finacle (I-Core), Tradax, Omniflow, ARC, FX-Deal, TBML Tools: MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Learning: SQL, Data Engineering Fundamentals (via Hero Vired) I take pride in being detail-oriented, client-focused, and compliance-driven, with the ability to handle complex trade finance transactions while ensuring seamless execution and regulatory alignment. I am now looking to expand my expertise further in Trade Operations, Corporate Banking, and Digital Finance roles. Feel free to connect or reach out: email: pathakakhil365@gmail.com wa.me: 9838667567