Areej Abdalrahim

As an Accomplished Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS®), I bring a distinguished track record in the intricate realm of global trade finance. My journey spans over three years, during which I’ve honed my skills in orchestrating seamless transactions, navigating complex international scenarios, and implementing robust risk mitigation strategies.
Proficiently managing letters of credit, documentary collections, Advance payment and other critical trade instruments.Crafting robust risk frameworks to safeguard transactions and minimize exposure.Identifying and resolving issues swiftly, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes.Thriving in the ever-evolving world of global payments and trade finance.
My true passion lies in streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and minimizing risk for businesses engaged in international trade. Whether it’s facilitating cross-border deals or ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, I approach each challenge with dedication and precision.

-Managed over 800 Letters of Credit for export and import transactions, including documentary collections and other trade products annually.
-Prepared and reviewed trade finance documents in compliance with relevant rules and regulations, such as UCP 600, ISBP, and Incoterms, under the guidance of senior team members.
-Ensured strict adherence to regulatory requirements and trade uniform rules, promoting best practices for trade finance operations within the team.
-Supported trade finance operations and financial transfers using SWIFT, handling customer requests, data entry, and filing.
-Efficiently worked with trade finance systems and software, directly impacting the speed, efficiency, and accuracy of trade operations and transactions.
-Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes, and procedures to enable best practice development and risk mitigation, resulting in a 50% reduction in exposure from international project risks.
-Handled import and export transactions for financial instruments on behalf of government and business customers, collaborating with correspondent banks and external customer transfers.
-Secured restricted and sensitive financial data, adhering to bank policies and ethical standards.
-Encouraged dialogue about policy changes, leveraging information to better target initiatives and serve identified needs, while adhering to ICC rules for trade (Incoterms, UCP600, ISBP, etc.).
-Advised on preferred options among available policy recommendations and determined the appropriate payment method.
-Adhered to all relevant organizational and departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work was carried out to the required standard and in a consistent manner while delivering the required standard of service to customers and stakeholders.
-I  monitored  trade finance portfolios,This includes tracking performance, handling expired LCs, and managing outstanding cash cover.

Degree of Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Economics ( Full Time) with grade (Excellent with First honours) on 12th September 2018 at the Faculty of Economics & Political Science.
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