Senior Trade Finance Operations Specialist

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Officer to process Trade Finance transactions accurately within SLA, ensure compliance with policies and international rules, and maintain high customer satisfaction. The role covers reviewing documentation, responding to queries, and supporting SOP improvements across multiple desks.

Applicants should have a minimum of three years in Trade Finance, hands-on product experience, and proficiency with core banking systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline or a related field.
• Certificate in International Trade and Finance (CITF) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process Trade Finance transactions accurately within the agreed turnaround time.
• Review trade documentation and ensure transactions comply with customer instructions internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to customer and internal stakeholder queries and provide technical guidance when required.
• Update transactions promptly in the relevant systems and support the review and enhancement of standard operating procedures.
• Minimise operational risk by ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with applicable controls.
• Support daily and monthly proofing reconciliations MIS preparation and business continuity activities.
• Assist the Supervisor and Section Head with operational delivery and support activities.
• Escalate unusual or suspicious transactions and matters requiring higher-level attention.
• Support product testing training technical assistance and service requests.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance operational efficiency customer service and internal controls.
• Maintain proper and secure custody of records.
• Provide support across multiple desks and functions within the department.
• Maintain compliance with domestic and international regulations ICC rules the Bank s Delegation of Authority Matrix and relevant standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrate the Bank s values and ethics and contribute to a controlled consistent and improvement-focused working environment.

Skills

Trade finance knowledge

Regulatory and risk awareness

UCP 600

URC 522

ISBP

ISP 98

URDG 758

URR 725

Incoterms 2010

ICC opinions

SWIFT knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

CITF certificate (preferred)

Tools

Core banking systems

Job description

First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Officer to process Trade Finance transactions accurately within SLA, ensure compliance with policies and international rules, and maintain high customer satisfaction. The role covers reviewing documentation, responding to queries, and supporting SOP improvements across multiple desks.

Applicants should have a minimum of three years in Trade Finance, hands-on product experience, and proficiency with core banking systems.