Nisha Anto

Teacher - Safari Kid - Newark, CA

(2026-02)

Plan and deliver structured learning activities, maintain accurate observations, and communicate progress clearly with families and colleagues.
Coordinate with teaching staff, manage competing priorities, and maintain a safe, organized, and supportive classroom environment.

Team Leader - Global Trade / Trade Finance - Standard Chartered Bank - Bengaluru, India

(2018-04 - 2018-06)

Led day-to-day execution and team coordination for global trade finance activities, ensuring timely processing, clear ownership, and adherence to internal controls.
Managed trade finance portfolios involving Letters of Credit, guarantees, documentary collections, trade loans, structured trade finance, and trade risk participation transactions.
Managed funded and unfunded risk participation positions and supported risk sales activities, portfolio monitoring, transaction execution, and settlement follow-through.
Reviewed trade transactions and supporting import/export documentation for completeness, accuracy, sanctions considerations, AML/KYC requirements, and applicable internal procedures.
Coordinated with relationship, operations, risk, compliance, finance, and other stakeholders to resolve transaction exceptions, manage risks, and meet client and business timelines.
Prepared portfolio and management reporting, analyzed transaction data, tracked issues, and identified process improvements to strengthen controls and operational efficiency.
Trained and supported team members on trade finance workflows, transaction controls, documentation requirements, and operational procedures.

Senior Officer - Global Trade / Trade Finance - Standard Chartered Bank - Bengaluru, India

(2016-02 - 2018-03)

Supported global trade finance portfolios across Letters of Credit, guarantees, bills/documentary collections, trade loans, structured trade finance, and risk participation.
Performed transaction review and due diligence, including documentation checks, sanctions screening, AML/KYC controls, and escalation of exceptions for resolution.
Processed and monitored funded and unfunded trade risk participation transactions and supported risk-sale lifecycle activities across international trade portfolios.
Used SWIFT trade messages and banking systems to support transaction processing, settlements, status updates, and counterparty communications.
Performed portfolio analysis and reconciliation, prepared reports, identified trends and discrepancies, and provided actionable information to support risk and business decisions.
Worked with internal stakeholders to resolve operational breaks, improve turnaround times, and maintain accurate records throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Process Associate - International Banking Operations - Royal Bank of Scotland - Chennai, India

(2014-06 - 2016-02)

Monitored and reported transactions throughout their lifecycle and supported accurate reconciliation, settlement, and investor/client reporting.
Managed SWIFT messaging related to payments, deal closures, risk participation, and transaction queries, including MT103, MT202, MT202(COV), and MT799 messages.
Processed international payments and settlements, including single payments, direct entries, batch payments, and term deposits, while meeting designated turnaround times.
Performed reconciliations of suspense and client accounts, investigated discrepancies, coordinated resolution with internal departments, and maintained accurate journal entries.
Supported risk participation and investment-related transaction reporting, invoice payments, deal monitoring, and communication with internal teams and counterparties.
Maintained high-value client accounts, supported treasury funding across multiple currencies, and processed standing instructions and other time-sensitive payment activities.
Prepared weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and trained new employees on transaction processes, controls, and operational procedures.

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