Team Leader Trade Finance Operations

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution is seeking a skilled Trade Finance Manager to effectively manage their trade asset portfolio and oversee team operations. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years' experience in Trade Finance, including leadership of small teams, and possesses a relevant degree along with specialized banking certifications. This role offers comprehensive benefits, flexible working options, and a focus on career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Market-leading medical insurance

Paid leave and leave airfare

Employee preferential rates on loans

Children education assistance

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in Trade Finance products.
• Minimum 2 years of leading a small team.
• Technical knowledge of trade related products.

Responsibilities

• Manage the trade asset portfolio in compliance with policies.
• Advise on transactional elements to ensure accuracy.
• Establish relationships with local and international banks.
• Support the team to achieve objectives within timeframes.
• Produce reports for Management Information Systems.
• Maintain records related to transactions and accounts.
• Organize and supervise team activities to meet targets.

Skills

Trade Finance products

Solution finding

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Banking, Business, Accounting or equivalent

Banking specialization certifications (e.g., CDCS, URDG, CITF)

Tools

Banking and accounting systems

Job description

About the business area

GBS is a group of highly skilled and talented professionals who form an essential part of ADCB's continued journey of success. With a proud history of commitment, innovation and delivery, GBS constantly strives for excellence whilst ensuring the highest standards of quality and risk awareness. Each and every member of the GBS family plays an integral role in driving ADCB's strategy, growth and digital evolution by working closely with our valued business partners to achieve exceptional customer experience through our outstanding service and support.

In this role, your key responsibilities include

• Manage the trade asset portfolio in line with trade finance policy manual and international guidelines, including processing and monitoring transactions, to ensure they are in compliance with the Bank’s policies and processes, adhering to trade finance policy, standard operating procedures, credit terms and conditions and international rules on trade products to the required standard.
• Advise and provide transactional based expertise to the business to ensure accurate and timely conduct in accordance with International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) guidelines and Bank procedures and policies.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships and connections with local and international Banks to ensure accuracy and timely conduct of trade transactions.
• Support the manager to ensure the team achieves its objectives to the required standard and all transactions are completed accurately within the agreed timeframes.
• Produce required reports for Management Information Systems (MIS) reviews with the risk and finance teams in line with the agreed standard.
• Maintain records and information related to the transactions and reconciliation of accounts to ensure they are in line with the Banks standards.
• Manage self and team in line with ADCB’s people management policies, procedures, processes and practices to ensure adherence and to maximize own and employee contribution to business performance.
• Organize and supervise the activities and work of the team to ensure that targets and objectives are achieved and the business plan is delivered in line with the required policies, processes, procedures and systems.

The ideal candidate should have the following experience

• At least 4 years of experience in Trade Finance products, with at least 2 years work experience of leading a small team
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Banking, Business, Accounting or equivalent
• Banking specialization from the Institute of Financial Services like Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists (CDCS), Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees (URDG), Certificate in International Trade and Finance (CITF) governed by International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) or equivalent
• Technical knowledge of trade related products
• Knowledge of Banking and accounting systems
• Solution finding, problem solving

What we offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package

This includes market-leading medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave and leave airfare, employee preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children education assistance (for certain job levels).

Flexible and Remote Working Options

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, subject to eligibility and job requirements.

Learning and Development Opportunities

We value and facilitate continuous learning and personal development, through a variety of exciting learning opportunities, such as structured instructor-led courses, a comprehensive e-Learning catalog, on-the-job training and professional development programs.

At ADCB, we are dedicated to creating a respectful, caring and disciplined work environment that aligns with your career ambitions.