Experience

Merrill Lynch Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) Ltd./ Bank of America Merrill Lynch

• Vice President

  • Feb 1997 - Mar 2016

  Miami, Florida Oversaw a USD 260 million portfolio which generated USD 2 million in annual revenue for both international and domestic clients. Advised clients on the technical aspects of letter of credit, discussed potential transactions and determined the appropriate trade finance instrument. Worked closely with clients and financial advisors to properly structure standby and commercial letters of credit to ensure underlying product and structure met client needs along with industry and banking… Show more Oversaw a USD 260 million portfolio which generated USD 2 million in annual revenue for both international and domestic clients. Advised clients on the technical aspects of letter of credit, discussed potential transactions and determined the appropriate trade finance instrument. Worked closely with clients and financial advisors to properly structure standby and commercial letters of credit to ensure underlying product and structure met client needs along with industry and banking standards. Served as liaison with Credit Underwriters, Operations and Trade Service Teams to ensure transaction fulfillment. Supervised letter of credit renewals, draw downs, cancellations and amendments. Assigned new client credit facilities to Underwriters. Managed the KYC onboarding process of new accounts, as well as reviewed and ensured that the information was in accordance with bank guidelines. Show less



Barclays Bank PLC

• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Documentary Examiner

  • May 1993 - Feb 1997

  Miami, Florida Examined documentation presented under Commercial and Standby Letters of Credit and Guarantees including bank to bank reimbursements, Commodity Credit Corporation, Eximbank, Inter-American Development Bank Credit, and LP480. Associated directly with bankers, clients and beneficiaries to ensure fulfillment and management of the transactions. Processed Documentary Collections



Citibank, N.A.

• Brazil
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Documentary Examiner

  • Jan 1993 - May 1993

  Miami, Florida Examined and pay Commercial and Standby Letter of Credit. Functioned as Second Examiner for documentary transactions exceeding USD 5 million.



Ocean Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Supervisor/Letters of Credit Department

  • Jan 1986 - Jan 1993

  Miami, Florida Oversaw issuance, negotiation and payment of all types of letters of credit. Performed the International Department's daily balance and reconciliation. Customer service for letter of credit and collections.