Assistant Manager

Position: Assistant Manager – Banking Operations
Function: Finance & Treasury
Location: Bengaluru
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

We are a global B2B manufacturing organization preparing for a public listing (IPO). As part of our growing finance team, we are seeking an Assistant Manager – Banking Operations to support day-to-day banking, trade finance, and treasury activities. The role will work closely with internal stakeholders, banks, and external partners to ensure efficient financial operations, strong controls, and IPO-grade compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Banking & Trade Finance Operations

• Manage and oversee trade finance instruments including Letters of Credit (LCs), Bank Guarantees (BGs), Standby LCs, and related documentation.
• Coordinate with banks for issuance, amendments, renewals, and closures of LCs/BGs.
• Monitor utilization, expiry dates, limits, and compliance with internal approvals.
• Handle forex transactions, including booking, settlement, documentation, and reconciliation.
• Ensure adherence to RBI / local regulatory guidelines and internal policies.

Treasury & Debt Support (Add-on)

• Support treasury operations such as cash flow monitoring, fund planning, and liquidity management.
• Assist in managing working capital facilities, term loans, and other debt instruments.
• Coordinate with banks and lenders for documentation, covenant tracking, and reporting.
• Support interest, fee, and bank charge analysis.

Operational Controls & Reporting

• Prepare MIS reports related to banking exposure, trade finance utilization, and forex positions.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts and trade finance transactions.
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trails, especially in line with IPO readiness requirements.
• Support internal audits, statutory audits, and banker reviews.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with sales, supply chain, procurement, legal, and accounting teams to support trade and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with external banks, advisors, and consultants.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and strengthening internal controls.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or Business (MBA / CA / CMA preferred).
• 3–7 years of experience in banking operations, trade finance, or treasury functions.
• Strong hands-on experience with LCs, BGs, forex transactions, and bank coordination.
• Exposure to debt and treasury operations is a strong advantage.
• Experience in manufacturing, export-oriented, or global B2B organizations preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Good understanding of banking products, documentation, and compliance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ownership mindset.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to be part of a high-growth global manufacturing firm preparing for IPO.
• Exposure to complex trade finance and treasury operations at a strategic level.
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional learning opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and long-term growth prospects.