Trade Finance

Job Description

1. Handle daily import & export, bill discounting, BA, PU/PA, Guarantees, forfeiting and all trade finance related transactions.

2. Process trade finance transactions in accordance with established operational procedures, ensuring accuracy and in compliance with all requirements.

3. Review SWIFT messages and perform AML clearance for trade finance transactions.

4. Monitor and follow up on outstanding or pending transactions in a timely manner

5. Maintain proper documentation and filing of all trade finance activities

6. Liaise with internal stakeholders, counterparties and clients to resolve queries professionally.

Requirements  

1. Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Economics, Banking, Financial, International trade or related. 

2. At least 5 years of relevant experience in trade finance operations within banking/financial services is preferred.

3. Good understanding of the UCP, ISP, URDG and URR

4. Familiarity with messaging and clearing systems such as SWIFT or MEPS

5. Strong knowledge of trade finance products and end-to-end processes is preferred.

6. Meticulous, detail-oriented, able to work independently and with others while demonstrating a positive attitude

7. Sense of responsibility, teamwork manner is a must and leadership skill is a plus