Trade Finance Officer

The Bank is looking for a Trade Finance Officer - Officer in the Trade Finance Department. This is a back-office function that handle send-to-end processing, document checking, settlement, compliance, and record-keeping for all trade products—strictly following regulatory compliance related to AML/CFT and bank policies and procedures.

Transaction Processing

• Manage full lifecycle of LCs, SBLCs, guarantees, and documentary collections (issuance, advising, confirmation, amendment, transfer, claims, and discharge).
• Process trade financing: negotiation, discounting, acceptance, pre/post-shipment finance, supply chain finance, trust receipts, and factoring.
• Execute cross-border and local remittances via SWIFT MT/MX formats; handle Nostro/Vostro settlements, interest/fee calculation, and booking.
• Administer accounts, process amendments/cancellations, and perform reconciliation with general ledgers.
• Review documents against UCP 600, ISBP, URC 522, and LC terms and identify discrepancies, resolve issues with customers/banks, and decide on acceptance or rejection.
• Perform AML/CFT screening, and anti-financial crime screening using tools like World-Check One.
• Review credit limits, facility validity, and collateral; flag high-risk and suspicious transactions.

SWIFT & System Operations

• Prepare, verify, and authorize SWIFT messages; input transactions into core banking systems.
• Perform compliance and vessel/port checks; maintain secure digital/physical records and archives.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Banking, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields
• Preferably 0 - 3 years of hands-on core Trade Finance Operations experience in a bank or financial institution
• Understand international trade rules, SWIFT MT/MX messaging, and compliance screening tools
• High attention to detail, strong risk awareness, and ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; capable of working independently and collaborating effectively within a team