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manasa naidu

@manasanaidu

Business Analyst optimizing trade finance operations through data-driven insights, compliance, and SWIFT-enabled transaction accuracy.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a Business Analyst role where I can improve trade and financial operations through rigorous compliance, clear requirements, and measurable workflow optimization—partnering across teams to deliver audit-ready accuracy, faster processing, and stronger controls.

I’m a Business Analyst with a strong foundation in Trade Operations and financial process optimization. I manage high-value international transactions and help ensure end-to-end accuracy in fast-paced, audit-ready environments.

In my Trade Finance work, I handle Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, and Inward/Outward Payments while driving timely settlements using SWIFT messaging (MT103, MT202, MT799, etc.). I also conduct AML and sanctions screening using World-Check and OFAC, collaborating closely with the Financial Intelligence Unit to maintain full compliance with anti-financial crime protocols.

I bring a continuous-improvement mindset through business process mapping, requirements gathering, root cause analysis, and issue resolution. I’ve contributed to risk assessment and control implementation, strengthened cross-functional stakeholder communication, and was recognized with awards including Employee Excellence Award (2022) and Process Improvement Champion (2023).

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Trade Finance Business Analyst

Barclays Global Service Centre Private Limited

Feb 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 10 months)

Managed high-value international trade finance transactions, including letters of credit, bank guarantees, and inward/outward payments, ensuring policy and regulatory adherence. Performed SWIFT messaging operations, AML/sanctions screening, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation while supporting process mapping, requirements gathering, and risk/control implementation.

Trade Finance SWIFT Messaging (MT103 MT202 MT799)Reconciliations Business Process Mapping Requirements Gathering Risk Control

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Madras

Master of Business Administration, Financial Management

2021 - 2023

Completed a Master of Business Administration (Financial Management) focusing on financial strategy, risk management, investment analysis, and corporate finance principles.

Meenakshi College for Women

Bachelor of Commerce, Corporate Secretaryship

2018 - 2021

Completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Corporate Secretaryship with coursework in corporate governance, company law, financial accounting, and regulatory compliance.