Senior Trade Finance Officer

Job Description :
• Checking of documents under Documentary Credit for both Import and Export
• Advise documents checking status to client, whether compliance or discrepant
• Co-ordinate with Processor and or STMO (Structured Trade Middle Office) where applicable on the documents and process flow
• Ensure adherence to Department SOP, Bank Policies and Guidelines.
• Ensure all transactions and tasks assigned are carried out in accordance with the operating and compliance procedures
• Ensure smooth processing of day to day transactions within stipulated Service Level Agreement
• Ensure assigned duties and ad-hoc tasks are duly performed
• Perform trade sanctions screening, LLI checks, identifying red flags and escalate as per Bank Procedures
• Conduct transaction monitoring, follow-up on end to end process handling for structured deals and provide regular status updates to STMO (Structured Trade Middle Office)
• Address any swift query from Bank pertaining to the documents checked and provide appropriate respond for Processor to reply to the Bank
• Be customer centric and manage effectively from clients and stakeholders on trade technical query and or documentary checking status; Provide solutions and or recommendations
• Liaison with clients on unclear instructions and obtain proper documentation before handling transaction to Processor
• Manage daily work flow to meet and exceed client expectations
• Identify areas for process improvement
• Achieve to meet Goals Setting (KPI)
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and assignments
• Participate in assigned UAT and LV for system enhancement and implementation where applicable

Requirements

• At least 6-8 years working experience within a bank in Documentary Credit documents checking, preferably in the Structured and Commodity finance environment
• Client service oriented
• Ability to exercise sound judgement on transaction monitoring and escalation of red flags
• Proficient in application of UCP600, ISBP, URR725, ISP98 and Incoterms
• Good working attitude and positive mindset
• Ability to work effectively, independently and a team player
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the organization and demands of both internal and external stakeholders
• Work cohesively to build alliances and partnerships with Structured Trade Middle Office (STMO), Regional Trade team, Business Units (RM and GTS) and other stakeholders