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Damien Setu

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International Operations Consultant at Westpac NZ improving trade finance processes and client onboarding.

New Zealand

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At Westpac NZ, I provide specialist support across Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, Guarantees, and Trade Loans. I assess LC workability, monitor maturing LCs and trade loans, and help reduce discrepancies while meeting compliance and risk requirements.

I’ve improved trade processes, documentation standards, and onboarding workflows, and supported system changes with SME input. At BNZ Limited, I managed SME and Corporate trade clients, supported FX hedging and settlement, and implemented Kaizen-driven improvements.

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International Operations Consultant

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Westpac NZ

Apr 2016 - Present (10 years 6 months)

Deliver specialist support across trade finance operations including Letters of Credit, Collections, Guarantees, and Trade Loans, ensuring compliance with UCP600, URC522, and sanctions. Identify operational bottlenecks and implement improvements to enhance productivity, accuracy, and customer experience.

Letters of Credit Documentary Collections Guarantees UCP 600 URC 522 Sanctions Compliance Risk Assessment Process Improvement Stakeholder Engagement Operational Excellence Excel Word PowerPoint Access Trade Finance

Trade Specialist

BNZ Limited

Sep 2010 - Apr 2016 (5 years 7 months)

Acted as subject matter expert across trade finance products, managed a portfolio of SME and corporate clients, and conducted LC workability checks to minimize risk. Provided FX support, analyzed operational data, and implemented Kaizen-driven improvements.