Trade Finance Specialist

Our client is a leading international commercial bank with a significant global footprint, maintaining branches and offices in multiple countries. They are currently looking for a Trade Finance Specialist to join their team. You will act as a bridge between the front-office sales teams and the back-office processing hubs, performing critical middle-office functions to mitigate operational risk while maintaining high service levels for the bank's corporate client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute all trade finance business processes (Import/Export LCs, Guarantees, Collections) in full compliance with global rules and internal risk guidelines.
• Perform technical vetting of Letters of Credit (LC) for import issuance to ensure workability and risk mitigation.
• Review daily reports for matured or pending transactions to ensure timely settlement and prevent liquidity or operational lapses.
• Managing pre-processing and post-processing tasks for trade products.
• Monitor and reconcile transactions processed by the global processing hub to maintain data integrity and quality control.
• Manage the dispatch of client advices via secure email and oversee the digitization of transaction files into the bank’s filing systems.
• Provide process-driven, specialized advice to corporate customers, balancing client needs with the bank’s operational requirements.
• Support Relationship Managers and the Trade Sales International team (Allrounders, Specialists, and Advisors) by providing pertinent technical information.
• Apply rigorous scrutiny to all transactions in accordance with AML (Anti-Money Laundering), Sanctions, and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.
• Ensure all activities align with the latest regulatory mandates and internal "Global/Internal Guidelines.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Business, Banking, Finance, or Law
• CDCS (Certified Documentary Credit Specialist) designation is highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for reporting and data analysis.
• Minimum of 2 years of specialized experience in Trade Finance Documentary Business.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "Apply Now" or email Jacqueline at ***email_hidden*** for a confidential discussion.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd

Jacqueline Lee

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