Lead - Import Trade Finance Operations

Commercial Bank of Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Bank of Dubai in Dubai is seeking an experienced Trade Finance Operations Lead to oversee disbursal, lien perfection, and registration-related tasks across asset products. You will manage end-to-end trade finance processes, ensuring efficiency, security, and adherence to procedures and service standards.

The role requires 8–10 years in banking with at least 5 years in a team lead capacity, plus a CDCS certification.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years work experience in a Bank with at least 5 years in a team lead role.
• CDCS Certification is preferred.
• Degree in Business Management, Services or related Commercial discipline.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with offshore team to ensure seamless functioning of Trade Finance Operations.
• Interact with multiple teams including Institutional/Corporate, Service Delivery, Branch RMs and Islamic Trade teams.
• Review and approve high value trade transactions (Imports LC, Document checking, Back-to-Back LCs, Loans under TR).
• Coordinate with IT, FI, FC and Treasury to resolve Imports processing issues.
• Ensure compliance with bank policies and local/international regulations.
• Daily balancing of GL accounts and resolution of discrepancies.

Skills

Trade Finance

Team Leadership

MIS Reporting

Process Improvement

Education

CDCS Certification

Business/Commerce Degree

Job description

Commercial Bank of Dubai in Dubai is seeking an experienced Trade Finance Operations Lead to oversee disbursal, lien perfection, and registration-related tasks across asset products. You will manage end-to-end trade finance processes, ensuring efficiency, security, and adherence to procedures and service standards.

The role requires 8–10 years in banking with at least 5 years in a team lead capacity, plus a CDCS certification.