Charles Guillaume Harika
About Charles Guillaume Harika
Charles Guillaume Harika is a Director and Trade Finance Relationship Manager with extensive experience in transactional financing and structured trade finance. He has worked at prominent financial institutions, including BNP Paribas and UBS, and holds multiple master's degrees in finance and economics.
Current Role at UBS
Charles Guillaume Harika serves as the Director - Trade Finance Relationship Manager at UBS, a position he has held since 2022. He operates in the Geneva Area, Switzerland, where he focuses on developing and managing trade finance solutions. His role involves working closely with clients to structure financing options that meet their specific needs.
Previous Experience at BNP Paribas
Prior to his current role, Harika worked at BNP Paribas as Director - Trade Finance from 2009 to 2019. During his tenure in the Geneva Area, he gained extensive experience in structured trade finance, which contributed to his expertise in various financing structures.
Experience at SCCF Structured Commodity and Corporate Finance SA
From 2019 to 2022, Harika held the position of Trade Finance Relationship Manager and Head of Structured Finance at SCCF Structured Commodity and Corporate Finance SA in Geneva, Switzerland. His responsibilities included structuring trade finance solutions tailored for commodity traders and distribution companies.
Educational Background
Harika has a strong educational foundation in finance and economics. He studied at École des Ponts ParisTech, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Finance from 2004 to 2008. He also studied at Colorado School of Mines, achieving a Master’s Degree in Mineral Economics, Economics & Business from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he holds a Master’s Degree in Petroleum Economics and Management from IFP School, which he completed in 2008.
Specialization in Trade Finance
Harika specializes in various financing structures, including Pre-Export Financing (PXF), Prepaid Swap, and Reserve-Based Lending. He possesses a solid understanding of the International Chamber of Commerce's UCP 600 and is a Certified Documentary Credit Specialist®. His expertise extends to transactional financing, including letters of credit and standby letters of credit, as well as funding logistical phases and receivables monetization.