Handle the end-to-end processing and settlement of trade finance transactions, including Letters of Credit (issuance, advising, amendments, negotiation, and settlement), Guarantees, and related trade products.
Perform document checking against transaction terms and applicable international trade rules (including UCP, ISBP, URC, and related standards), and liaise with customers / counterparties on discrepancies, amendments, and transaction follow-up.
Process trade financing and operational banking transactions, including forfaiting, bill discounting, invoice financing, inward / outward remittances, and treasury-related settlement activities where applicable.
Prepare, verify, and authorize SWIFT messages, ensuring transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
Perform sanctions screening, AML checks, compliance reviews, and operational risk controls for trade and payment transactions, escalating exceptions where necessary.
Monitor outstanding / overdue transactions, perform reconciliation and exception handling, maintain proper transaction records, and prepare management / regulatory reports as required.
Support system enhancement initiatives, UAT testing, process improvement projects etc
Any other duties assigned by HOD and Management.
Requirements
Degree in Banking, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
Minimum 3 years relevant banking operations experience, with strong exposure to trade finance.
Good working knowledge of Documentary Credits, Collections, Guarantees, SWIFT operations.
Familiarity with UCP600, ISBP, URC, AML / sanctions requirements, and operational risk management practices.
Meticulous, organised with strong communication skills proficiency in Chinese would be an advantage for liaising with Chinese-speaking clients / counterparties.
