Trade Finance Analyst, Banking (1-year renewable contract)

Dear Applicant,

If you or someone you know is interested, please send the CV to [Confidential Information] (preferred, as I may overlook some CVs due to the high volume).

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

JD

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and process trade finance requests such as Letters of Credit (LC), Documentary Collections, Bank Guarantees, and Supply Chain Financing.
• Conduct credit assessments and risk analysis for trade transactions to ensure feasibility and compliance.
• Scrutinise documentation to optimise trade finance processes and ensure adherence to international standards (e.g., UCP600, ISP98, URC522).
• Collaborate with internal teams (operations, product owners, IT) and external stakeholders (banks, financial institutions) to implement trade finance workflows and solutions.
• Support system upgrades and migrations for trade finance platforms (e.g., SWIFT, Bolero, or in-house systems).
• Participate in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) by defining test cases and supporting defect resolution.
• Prepare reports and maintain records on trade finance activities, risk exposure, and compliance metrics.
• Provide functional support and training to users when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years in Trade Finance, Supply Chain Finance, or Trade Operations within a banking environment.
• Strong understanding of trade products (LC, Documentary Collections, Bank Guarantees, Open Account Trade).
• Familiarity with international trade rules and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in trade finance systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Certifications such as CDCS or CITF are an advantage.