Trade Finance Operations – L/C Document Checker

Overall Function:

The incumbent is expected to possess good knowledge of trade finance products, trade workflows and processes in particular handling of cross-border transactions.

This function is in Trade Services Department (TSD) in Singapore with the focus to support. TCF (Trade Commodity Finance) in their L/C Document checking function.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform 1st and 2nd check (if applicable) of both Import and Export L/C documents

Communicate & liaise with customers & ING back office on the check status of L/Cdocuments

Provide professional advice to the customers & internal teams on discrepancy/ies noted

on the documents; fulfilling of terms and conditions in the L/C, and mitigating non-compliance documents presentation after shipment

Co-ordinate and work efficiently within the team

Ensure daily tasks are executed as per SLA and Global work instructions and escalate to Team Head/HOD upon identification of deviations or the development of unexpected risk events during the work flow.

Ensure adherence to INGs procedures, policy and guidelines at all times.

Propose areas of improvement in the team for the benefit of the team and other verticals.

Assist in projects to improve work processes & migrations.

Other responsibilities and daily tasks include the following:

Provide quality checking and timely service delivery to TCF customers.

Cultivate team spirit and build up confidence in the new team in their handling of their daily documents checking.

Continuously exceeding customer expectations: the WOW effect

Qualifications and Skills:

Acceptable tertiary education.

CDCS certified L/C Documents checker.

At least 3 5 years of experience in handling both Import and Export L/C Documents checking.

Microsoft office applications MS word, excel, power point, access, visio etc.

Knowledge of Swift Alliance and any main accounting system.

Knowledge of ICC publications UCP600, ISBP 821, ISP98, URR725, URC522.

Knowledge of local regions regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering

policy.

Possess effective communication skill to work with the teams and branch offices.

Preferably with exposure to TCF business.