Trade Finance Operations Manager

Job Description

Our client is one of the leading Global Bank in Singapore and is looking for a Trade Finance Operations Manager to join the Team.

Role Responsibilities

• Be responsible for end-to-end processing of trade finance transactions (Import and Export) and Standby LC/bank guarantees.
• Responsible to handle L/C Issuance, Inward and Outward Collection, Collection Bill purchased, Transfer LC, Export LC Advising, LC Negotiation, LC confirmation, Export LC bills discounting, Bank reimbursement etc.
• Review and check workability of LC for confirmation to ensure that terms and conditions are acceptable and workable.
• Review text/formats for bank guarantees to ensure that terms and conditions are acceptable.
• Handle all settlements/preparation of all payments, disbursements of proceeds (MT103/MT202) independently.
• Liaise and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth facilitation of transactions.
• Perform system upgrades UAT and participate in systems related activities.
• Attends to clients' inquiries, and to observe all related applications and documents presented by clients are in accordance with the Bank's Policy.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Degree/Diploma with major in Business, Banking/Finance or Law or Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant hands-on experience in Trade Finance operations within the banking industry especially in checking and processing documentary trade transactions.
• Knowledge of UCP rules, ISP 98, ISBP 745, URDG, URC, URR rules and Incoterms rules.
• Candidate with CDCS qualification will have an added advantage.
• Able to perform document checking.
• Analytical, meticulous, willingness to handle regional trade finance processing and able to perform under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

If you are interested in the role and would like to discuss the opportunity further, please click apply now or email Xann at xlau@morganmckinley.com for more information.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to, therefore if you do not receive a response within 14 days, please accept this as notification that you have not been shortlisted.

Morgan McKinley Pte Ltd
XANN LAU
EA Licence No: 11C5502
Registration No: R1658492