Trade Finance Officer

First Abu Dhabi Bank; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

First Abu Dhabi Bank is looking for a passionate Trade Finance Officer to manage high-volume trade transactions within the Centralised Operations team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring compliance with global trade finance standards while delivering exceptional service to banking clients. The successful candidate will have a strong background in trade finance operations, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in trade finance operations within a bank.
• Strong understanding of trade documentation and risk controls.
• Familiarity with digital workflows.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end trade finance transactions including Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees.
• Ensure adherence to ICC rules and maintain operational efficiency.
• Participate in audits and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Understanding of ICC rules

Risk Controls

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

CITF certification

Tools

Core banking systems

Analytical tools

Job description

Job Title
Trade Finance Officer - Centralised Operations
Job Description
Trade Finance Officer - Centralised Operations

Job Overview
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE s largest financial institution, is seeking a Trade Finance Officer to join its Centralised Operations team. This role is essential in delivering accurate and timely processing of trade finance transactions while ensuring strict adherence to internal policies, compliance standards, and ICC regulations.

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Industry: Banking
Function: Accounting / Auditing
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Job Overview
As a Trade Finance Officer within FAB s Business Support Group, you will manage high-volume trade transactions for Wholesale and Consumer Banking clients. You will be responsible for processing, documentation, and risk oversight in accordance with global trade finance standards and internal operating procedures, contributing to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

* Execute end-to-end trade finance transactions including Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, Collections, and Trade Loans
* Ensure adherence to ICC rules (UCP600, URC522, URDG758, ISBP, etc.), local laws, and internal SOPs
* Maintain zero operational loss, income leakage, or high-risk errors
* Monitor TAT and achieve 95% or higher adherence to service level standards
* Deliver customer-focused service by maintaining a complaint-free, efficient processing environment
* Participate in internal audits and ensure nil breaches in compliance, reconciliations, and policy adherence
* Identify process improvements and contribute to departmental efficiency initiatives
* Support cross-functional desks as needed to maintain business continuity
* Handle documentation related to trade products including shipping, insurance, and IMB procedures
* Maintain updated knowledge of Incoterms 2010 and international banking regulations

Job Requirements

* Bachelor s degree in any discipline; CITF certification preferred
* Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in trade finance operations within a bank
* Strong understanding of trade documentation, ICC rules, and risk controls
* Familiarity with core banking systems and digital workflows
* Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access) and analytical tools
* Strong communication, presentation, and analytical thinking skills
* Knowledge of SWIFT messaging and insurance-related trade processes is an advantage

Company Industry

• Banking
• Broking

Department / Functional Area

• Finance
• Treasury

Keywords

• Trade Finance Officer

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