Operations Middle Office, Analyst/ Associate

Job Purpose & Objectives

. Work in the Operations Middle Office team in Singapore which handles predominantly Trade Finance, Guarantees, Loans and some Remittances

Key Responsibilities

. To handle customer enquiries regarding mainly trade finance transactions liaise with counterparties regarding documents discrepancies after checking by Hub/ back office.

. Remit Trade Finance documents and processing of loans (mainly trade-related loans)

. Review of Midas system transactions and reconciliations after input by Hub

. Prepare/check Guarantees Letters / fees invoices etc

. Funding for loan drawdown and rollover

. Prepare instructions for Loans/Guarantees/Trade Finance for input by Hub

. Setup/ create customer record in Midas and input all authorized signatories/ directors/ beneficiary owners

. Download SWIFT AMH messages

. Perform market price checks and enquiry in Trade Finance Registry

. Check account opening forms and documents

. Handle remittances & provide month-end bank statements to customers

. Follow up un-reconciled Nostro items with counterparties

. Prepare reports required for regulatory or internal purpose

. Handle audit confirmation requests from customers

. Assist on World-check and FIRCO checks as and when required

. Assist on other duties/ reports or back-up functions as assigned by the Head of Production Management.

Qualification & Experience

. At least 6 - 8 years hands-on experience in Trade Finance

. Experience in Loan administration

. Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Banking / International Trade / Business Administration / Finance or similar.

Knowledge & Skills

. UCP600 & ISBP knowledge required.

. Able to handle full set of Import/ Export documents including LC and all related document checking, financing, discounting, advising, collection, SBLC etc.

. Good knowledge and familiarity with Singapore banking regulations/ practices and regulatory reporting requirements.

. PC skills - words, excel etc.

. Experience with transition to new system or project handling will be advantageous.

Language

. Fluent in written and spoken English. Ability to converse in Mandarin is preferred.

Other Skills (e.g. Interpersonal, Communication etc)

. Strong interpersonal and communication skills

. Customer-oriented

. Well-organized and meticulous/ keen eyes for details

. Self-motivated and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

. Strong team player with ability to work independently

. Ability to work under pressure.

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