Job Description

Business Function

Group Technology and Operations (T&O) enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group T&O, we manage the majority of the Bank\'s operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Responsibilities

As part of the Premier Service Unit servicing the bank\'s key VIP trade clients, to effectively perform day-to-day business operational activities which includes meeting both internal and external stakeholders\' expectations in terms of quality and turnaround time:

• Processing and Authorising of Trade Finance applications including issuance and advising of Letter of Credit, Bank-to-Bank Reimbursements, Export Negotiations, etc.
• Client servicing by means of our Trade Hotline.
• Adherence to the processes, procedures and guidelines established under the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Process Risk Maps (PRM).
• Maintain risk & controls measures as per the established standards and minimize operational losses.
• Identify and implement improvements to processes and/or procedures to increase productivity and control risks.
• Provide solutions and or recommendations on trade finance matters.
• Responsible for identifying and making right decisions to resolve operational issues and ensure timely escalation.
• Monitor and perform controls on entries reconciliation, investigation and follow-up on ad-hoc matters.
• Support the team with ad-hoc projects such as system enhancements and bug fixes.
• Participate in assigned UAT and LV for system enhancement and implementation.

Requirements

• Degree holder with minimum 5 years working in Trade Finance Operations within a bank, with a major in banking/finance and/or prior banking experience with system knowledge of IMEX/EssDocs/Contour.
• Inspiring individual, great work ethics and conceptual team player with problem solving abilities.
• An articulate and outgoing personality.
• Applicants with prior project management, process improvement and trade finance experience are highly advantageous.
• Capable of effectively working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Innovative and willing to accept challenges in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Strong relationship building and management skills.
• Strong customer and business focus with a keen awareness of risk and fraud control.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

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