Assistant Vice President, Trade Finance Operation

Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd. is hiring an Assistant Vice President to manage daily centre operations for inward and outward bills processing in Hong Kong.

You will approve transactions, monitor exception reports, ensure AML/CTF compliance, and lead a team through coaching and training while coordinating with business units to deliver efficient services and handle inquiries. This role requires strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure within a fast

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Business Administration, Finance or related disciplines.
• Proven leadership and coaching capabilities.
• Strong communication in English and Chinese; Putonghua advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor daily operations of the Centre which covers inward and/or outward bills processing.
• Approve and accept daily transactions, ensuring accurate and efficient bills operations.
• Monitor Bills Exception Reports and work with Centre Head on handling special transactions.
• Ensure adherence to AML and counter-terrorist financing procedures.
• Develop and coach team members through training and knowledge transfer.
• Review workflows and implement plans to ensure efficient bills services and compliance.
• Liaise with business units to provide bills services and handle customer inquiries/ complaints.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching/Training

Problem Solving

Organization

English & Chinese proficiency

MS Word

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Finance

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Chinese Word Processing

Job description

Manage and monitor daily operations of the Centre which covers inward and/or outward bills processing.

Approve and accept daily transactions, ensuring accurate and efficient execution of bills operations.

Monitor Bills Exception Reports and work with Centre Head on the handling of special transactions.

Keep abreast of internal / external rules, regulations and guidelines, including anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing procedures.

Develop and coach team members through training and transferring job knowledge and skills.

Review operational workflow and provide recommendations and implementation plans to ensure efficient bills services and compliance with the Bank's policies and guidelines.

Liaise with business units to provide efficient bills services and handle customers’ inquiries / complaints.

Requirements:

Degree holder in Business Administration, Finance or related disciplines.

Minimum 10 years of experience in trade finance with at least 5 years in supervisory role.

Holder of Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) is required.

Sound knowledge in trade financing, familiar with Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits/International Standard Banking Practice/International Standby Practices/Uniform Rules for Collections.

Good leadership, meticulous, problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to work well under pressure.

Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese, proficiency in Putonghua an advantage.

Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Chinese Word processing.

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with candidate’s background. If you look for a friendly and harmonious working environment with steady career progression, here is the right opportunity for you.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants who are not contacted within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. Applications may be retained for 24 months for consideration of other suitable openings.

All personal data collected will be used for recruitment related purposes strictly in accordance with the Bank's personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided upon request by contacting our Personal Data Compliance Officer.

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Incorporated in November 1950, Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd. is one of the most well known local Chinese banks in Hong Kong. At present, there are more than 40 local and overseas branches. The Bank has always been pursuing the motto of its founder, Mr. Kwang-pu Chen, to 'Serve the Community'. The Bank's slogan of 'For Personalized Service' and 'All in a Family' denotes the Bank's devotion to providing personalized services to its clients and promoting a harmonious relationship among its staff members.

Incorporated in November 1950, Shanghai Commercial Bank Ltd. is one of the most well known local Chinese banks in Hong Kong. At present, there are more than 40 local and overseas branches. The Bank has always been pursuing the motto of its founder, Mr. Kwang-pu Chen, to 'Serve the Community'. The Bank's slogan of 'For Personalized Service' and 'All in a Family' denotes the Bank's devotion to providing personalized services to its clients and promoting a harmonious relationship among its staff members.

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