A rare hybrid operator who has run full-lifecycle trade finance operations inside Tier-1 banks — Deutsche Bank, RBS, Yes Bank, Woori Bank — then spent nearly 3 continuous years building structured finance, credit, and RWA marketplace operations within Polytrade Finance, before being personally recruited by that same leadership team — now serving as Director at Integralayer — to build its RWA Operations & Partner Onboarding function from the ground up. 13+ years deep in operations that don't tolerate error: LC/BG/FX execution, FATF/Sanctions/AML screening, and now KYB/AML due diligence, eligibility vetting, and testnet-to-mainnet deployment for tokenization engines and RWA marketplaces. Built and operationalized a 250+ platform onboarding pipeline — spanning tokenization engines, DEXs, PropTech, real estate asset managers, developers/builders, brokers/dealers, marketplaces, ATS platforms, and custodians — converting 36 into fully compliant partners, alongside a 1,500+ company outreach operation. Seeking senior full-time remote roles in RWA Operations, Digital Asset Compliance, and Trade Finance-grade Risk Operations at global Digital Asset, Web3, or Financial Infrastructure organizations
Experience: 11 years
Yearly salary: $20,000
Hourly rate: $10
Nationality: 🌏 Remote
Residency: 🇮🇳 India
Experience
Lead – RWA Operations & Partner Onboarding
Integralayer Foundation 2025 - 2026
Recruited directly by former Polytrade Finance leadership — now serving as Director at Integralayer. Built and operationalized a 250+ platform onboarding pipeline end-to-end, converting 36 into fully compliant, live partners — fully remote. ● Platform Vetting & Compliance Screening: Solely evaluated 250+ prospective platforms — spanning tokenization engines, DEXs, PropTech, real estate asset management companies, developers/builders, brokers/dealers, marketplaces, ATS (Alternative Trading System) platforms, and custodians — against structured eligibility checklists and preliminary KYB/AML checks, including hands-on technical testing of prospective tokenization platforms prior to onboarding decisions; delivered profile assessments to senior management and converted 36 into fully onboarded partners. ● Eligibility & KYC Flow Design: Designed partner eligibility checklists and KYC operational flows spanning testnet and mainnet environments, ensuring consistent, auditable onboarding standards. ● Process & SOP Documentation: Authored process manuals and SOPs governing the end-to-end onboarding lifecycle, standardising handoffs across compliance, tech, and business teams. ● Testnet/Mainnet Deployment Liaison: Coordinated testnet and mainnet integration and deployment with external platform, tech, and marketing teams; spearheaded asset tokenization by external platforms through testnet and private mainnet launch. ● dApp & Feature QA: Hands-on tested native ecosystem dApps, including the on-chain Real Estate Asset Passport — creating and tagging assets and providing structured QA feedback to engineering on functionality, UI/UX, and platform readiness. ● Legal Documentation Support: Assisted senior management in drafting and finalising partnership/onboarding legal agreements, ensuring execution ahead of formal onboarding. ● Outreach Campaign Operations: Spearheaded a cold-outreach marketing campaign to 1,500+ companies, managing cadence and periodic follow-ups to sustain pipeline flow. ● MIS Reporting: Maintained and delivered periodic MIS reports to senior management tracking pipeline status, onboarding metrics, and compliance flags. Skills: RWA Onboarding Operations · KYB/AML Screening · Eligibility Framework Design · SOP Drafting · Testnet/Mainnet Deployment · dApp QA Testing · Blockchain I
Lead – Structured Finance, Credit & RWA Marketplace Operations
Polytrade Finance 2022 - 2025
Built and scaled the group's operations function end-to-end — from a $5M structured receivables/payables portfolio to an enterprise RWA marketplace covering 100+ live protocols and 7,000+ listed digital assets — reducing protocol compliance risk by ~80%. ● Portfolio Management & Credit Risk: Built and actively managed a $5M cross-border receivables and payables financing portfolio while maintaining a strict <1% delinquency rate through robust underwriting and credit risk mitigation. ● High-Volume RWA Onboarding Execution: Spearheaded end-to-end operational onboarding of 100+ protocols and live listing of 7,000+ tokenised RWA and digital assets into the marketplace ecosystem, as the group's mandate scaled from structured finance into digital asset operations. ● Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Executed end-to-end FATF, Sanctions, and AML screening alongside comprehensive KYC/KYB and corporate due diligence checks on all global parties; designed and implemented structured eligibility frameworks and partner lifecycle SOPs that reduced protocol compliance risk by an estimated 80%. ● Trade & Maritime Risk Control: Conducted rigorous vessel tracking and compliance checks, validated complex transaction documentation, and audited corporate insurance limits to eliminate default risk. ● Product Feature Testing: Actively tested and validated new system features, providing structured feedback to optimise the internal listing engine and user experience. ● Revenue Operations: Managed the complete end-to-end asset lifecycle — from technical ingestion to final revenue realisation — bridging business requirements with engineering teams. ● Process Automation & MIS Reporting: Engineered internal workflow redesigns and process automation to maximise operational efficiency, delivering strategic MIS reporting throughout the engagement. Skills: Structured Finance · Receivables/Payables Portfolio Management · Credit Risk Underwriting · FATF/Sanctions/AML · KYC/KYB Due Diligence · Trade & Maritime Risk Control · RWA Marketplace Operations · Protocol Onboarding (100+) · Digital Asset Listing (7,000+) · Eligibility Framework Design · Compliance Risk Reduction · Revenue Operations · MIS Reporting
Trade Finance Specialist – Global Transaction Banking
Deutsche Bank AG 2019 - 2022
Named National Topper (RBI/IIBF/FEDAI, 2020) while owning full-lifecycle trade finance operations across LCs, BGs, FX, and cross-border remittances at Tier-1 institutional scale. ● Full-Lifecycle Transaction Execution: Owned the complete operational cycle — document collection, structural analysis, client query resolution, and final execution across LCs, BGs, cross-border remittances, and trade financing products. ● Elite Domain Mastery: Named National Topper for the RBI-recognised Certification in Foreign Exchange Operations (2020) by IIBF & FEDAI, validating elite command over currency mechanics and distributed banking workflows. ● Compliance & Policy Enforcement: Executed rigorous FATF, Sanctions, AML, and corporate due diligence (KYC/KYB) checks, ensuring documentation and structural approvals aligned with global compliance standards. ● Audit & MIS Governance: Formulated comprehensive departmental MIS reporting and record-keeping protocols to ensure flawless performance during strict institutional audits. Skills: Full-Lifecycle Trade Finance · Letters of Credit (LC) · Bank Guarantees (BG) · Cross-Border Remittances & FX · FATF/Sanctions/AML · KYC/KYB · Institutional Risk & Regulatory Compliance · MIS Governance · Audit Readiness
Assistant Manager, Trade Finance & Client Onboarding
Woori Bank 2018 - 2018
Ran complete front-to-back trade finance operations autonomously in a distributed setup — directly owning every stage of the transaction lifecycle. ● End-to-End Processing: Directly managed the complete transaction workflow — document collection, financial analysis, cross-border due diligence, client query resolution, and final execution for LCs, BGs, remittances, and financing structures. ● Onboarding & Regulatory Screening: Spearheaded corporate client onboarding via strict FATF tracking, Sanctions screening, AML reviews, and detailed KYC/CKYC/KYB due diligence on cross-border business networks. ● Operational Control & Records: Maintained meticulous internal record-keeping and standardised transaction folders to ensure absolute policy adherence and permanent audit readiness. Skills: Front-to-Back Trade Finance · LC/BG/Remittance Processing · Corporate Client Onboarding · FATF & Sanctions Screening · AML/KYC/CKYC/KYB · Operational Control · Audit Readiness
Assistant Manager, FX & Trade Finance Operations
Yes Bank Ltd 2016 - 2018
Directed cross-border remittance architecture and international trade compliance — serving as the department's primary audit SPOC. ● Front-to-Back Remittance Ownership: Managed document collection, compliance analysis, and query resolution to directly authorise high-volume cross-border FX remittances, ensuring absolute FEMA compliance and zero-error processing. ● Product Execution: Handled key operational lifecycles for core banking products, including LCs, BGs, international remittances, and underlying trade financing structures. ● Audit SPOC: Acted as the primary audit point-of-contact for the department, standardising MIS reporting processes and record-keeping files to maintain a flawless compliance history. Skills: Cross-Border FX Remittances · FEMA Compliance · LC/BG/Trade Finance · Corporate Document Analysis · International Trade Compliance · MIS Reporting · Audit SPOC
Trade Finance Analyst – Global Operations
The Royal Bank of Scotland NV 2013 - 2016
Delivered front-to-back operational and documentation support for global corporate clients — earning the prestigious Spot Ovation Award for outstanding execution. ● Transaction Processing & Query Resolution: Supported the lifecycle of LCs, BGs, financing, and cross-border remittances through document collection, text analysis, cross-department query resolution, and successful execution. ● Operational Excellence: Earned the prestigious “Spot Ovation” award for outstanding operational execution, meticulous record-keeping, and attention to detail during processing. ● Core Risk & Sanctions Screening: Conducted mandatory global AML/FATF screening, Sanctions verification, and client KYC due diligence while verifying structural documentation against standard bank operating guidelines. Skills: Trade Finance Documentation · LC/BG/Remittance Support · AML/FATF Screening · Sanctions Verification · Client KYC · Cross-Department Query Resolution · Compliance Documentation
Skills
blockchain
compliance
defi
kyb
kyc
operations
smart-contract
tokenization
treasury