Trade Officer

Transaction Processing / General Functions

• Process and approve trade transactions and email instructions accurately and within the required turnaround time.


• Ensure all transaction details are correctly entered in the Trade System and related systems.


• Conduct proper screening of parties and goods involved in trade transactions.


• Validate and approve trade system postings, CASA overrides, debit/credit memos, Manager’s Checks, billing statements, and end-of-day balancing and reconciliation reports.


• Verify client signatures on all trade-related documents.


• Ensure trade transactions (foreign and domestic) are funded with Treasury Liquidity before the cutoff time.


• Review and handle inquiries, messages, and requests from correspondent banks, government agencies, and other stakeholders.


• Coordinate with IBG and other units to resolve operational issues.


• Sign trade-related documents and serve as alternate signatory for trade transactions when required.


• Ensure all incoming trade documents are time-stamped and processed promptly.


• Review and approve outgoing SWIFT messages before dispatch.


• Monitor the inventory and usage of Manager’s Checks, when applicable.


• Oversee the reconciliation of the tellering system, DFFB floats, and other related reports.


• Review and validate monthly account inventories and reconciliations.


• Ensure the timely reversal of Accounts Receivable, including 2% Creditable Withholding Tax, and Accounts Payable transactions.


• Review and endorse new and existing clients for setup or updates in the Trade System.


• Oversee participation in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure compliance with audit and Operational Risk Management (ORM) requirements.


• Perform other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications Required:

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  Graduate of any four (4) year Business Course

  
  


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  With at least five (5) years experience in Trade related transactions

  
  


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  With knowledge in Project management, Systems Development, Banking Operations

  
  


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  With basic computer knowledge, conversant with UCP, BSP and PPC

  
  


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  With good leadership qualities

  
  

BDO Unibank, Inc. provides equal opportunity to all qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are based on job requirements and candidate qualifications, and shall not be influenced by any consideration  of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national or ethnic origin, or disability.                                                                                                                       Requisition ID: 28364