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 35 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.
