Trade Finance Officer
Job Summary
The Trade Finance Officer will be responsible for processing and handling various Trade Finance products including Import, Export, LC issuance, and financing. The role ensures all transactions are executed in compliance with internal SOPs, Bank policies, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the incumbent will manage client queries, perform trade sanctions screening, and facilitate communication with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operational workflows.
Responsibilities
- Process Import/Export and LC transactions
- Ensure compliance with Bank SOPs and policies
- Conduct trade sanctions and risk screening
- Manage client queries and documentation
- Coordinate with STMO and internal stakeholders
Required Skills
- Trade Finance product knowledge
- Operational risk management
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- Customer service orientation
- Attention to detail
Job Details
• Processing and handling Trade Finance products (Import/Export/LC issuance/Import financing)
• Ensure all transactions and tasks assigned are carried out in accordance with the operating and compliance procedures
• Ensure smooth processing of day to day transactions within stipulated Service Level Agreement
• Ensure assigned operations duties are duly performed
• Ensure adherence to Department SOP, Bank’s policies and guidelines
• Perform trade sanctions screening, LLI checks, IMB checks, identifying red flags and escalate as per Bank’s procedures
• Timely escalation of operational risks incidents
• Be customer centric and manage queries from clients effectively and provide solutions and or recommendations on trade finance matters
• Liaison with clients on unclear instructions and obtain proper documentation before execution
• Manage daily workflow to meet and exceed client expectations
• Identify areas for process improvement
• Conduct transaction monitoring, follow-up on end to end process handling for structured deals and provide regular status updates to STMO (Structured Trade Middle Office)
• Work closely with STMO, BU, GTS and other stakeholders on the daily transactions
• Filling and archival of bills
• Perform DHL courier manifest and enveloping.