Mandarin Speaking Senior Officer Trade Finance | London, UK | In-Office

People First; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title – Mandarin Speaking Senior Officer Trade Finance

The Skills You'll Need: Fluent in Mandarin and English, Trade Finance related working experience.

Your New Salary: Depending on experience

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Start: ASAP

Working hours: 35 hours

Mandarin Speaking Senior Officer Trade Finance - What You'll be Doing:

• Drive the sales and marketing of trade finance products by delivering high-quality service to clients while optimising customer satisfaction and increasing portfolio growth.
• Ensure KPI targets are met by packaging products, creating marketing materials (e.g. brochures, client manuals) and supporting Relationship Managers (RM’s) in providing tailored financial solutions.
• Oversee the management of product policies, procedures, development plans, budgets, and compliance requirements.
• Lead innovation in Joint Trade Finance and traditional finance products by implementing new product strategies and security necessary internal and Head Office approvals.
• Regularly review tariffs and terms to ensure competitiveness and alignment with business objectives.
• Liaise with Head Office to ensure clear communication of product instructions, system updates, and operational requirements.
• Work closely with assigned domestic branches to develop joint business initiatives, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Partner with correspondent banks to secure cost effective funding or refinancing solutions or transactions.
• Manage internal system operations for trade finance activities, ensuring seamless execution and compliance.
• Prepare product statistics and reports to support the Transaction Banking Department and Head Office.
• Perform administrative tasks that facilitate trade finance business development and operational efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to compliance and risk management protocols by conducting Know Your Business (KYB) and Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for daily transactions.
• Support credit, operational conduct, and compliance risk management activities.
• Assist RM’s in post-lending management for trade finance related business to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist the team lead and Head of Transaction Banking as and when required.

Mandarin Speaking Senior Officer Trade Finance - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Degree in Banking, Finance or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in the Trade Finance business line of Banking Sector.
• Combination of experience in product marketing and trade finance operation is preferred.
• CDCS, CSDG or relevant transaction banking certifications from LIBF Transaction banking related certification.
• In depth knowledge of a wide range of trade finance products, international customs, and industry practices.
• Strong understanding of credit assessment and client creditworthiness.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the UK Financial Services Regulatory Framework, including PRA Rulebook, FCA Handbook and relevant sourcebooks.
• Familiarity with trade finance systems including Credit-related and GTS related platforms (if applicable).
• Strong Chinese (Mandarin) and English written and verbal communication.
• Marketing/Sales skills.