Checker, Trade Services Operations - Foreign Corporate Bank

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Team Lead in overseeing daily operations and performing checks on various trade-related transactions, including import/export trade, account receivable financing, factoring, and handling non-trade bonds, guarantees, and standby L/Cs.
• Address customer queries related to trade finance and import/export bills.
• Provide assistance to Relationship Managers regarding trade services.
• Manage customer service functions to deliver efficient and high-quality support for corporate and institutional clients.
• Perform document checks for import/export transactions presented under L/Cs in accordance with UCP and international standard practices.
• Ensure all transactions meet service standards and comply with internal policies, external regulations, and guidelines.
• Assist in the review of policies and guidelines, and contribute to ad hoc tasks, projects, and cross-team support as required by Banking Operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related fields, with 8+ years of experience in trade services operations.
• Strong knowledge of trade finance instruments, international trade regulations, and banking practices (ICC UCP, URC, ISBP, ISP, URDG rules).
• Experience handling complex and structured trade-related transactions is an advantage.
• CDCS certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with AML/sanction screening and pre-assessment checks for transactions is highly desirable.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently under pressure in a multitasking environment.
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in operational risk frameworks with the ability to identify irregularities.
• Experience with trade finance systems and project enhancements.
• Proficient in spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua).
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.