Associate, Trade Services Operation (20-28k)

Charterhouse Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Charterhouse Hong Kong is seeking a Trade Services professional to join its Operations team in Hong Kong. The role focuses on hands-on documentary trade processing and trade finance operations in a dynamic banking environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in trade finance, with deep knowledge of L/Cs, UR rules, and compliance. Collaboration with internal teams and system projects is essential to support efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Trade Finance Operations, Trade Services, or Documentary Trade within banking.
• Hands-on experience with Import & Export L/Cs, documentary collections, trade loans, guarantees and related trade products.
• Knowledge of international trade rules and practices (UCP600, URC522, ISBP, ISP98, URDG758).
• Familiarity with trade compliance, sanctions screening, AML and financial crime controls.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end processing and checking of trade finance transactions, including Import and Export LCs, amendments, import/export bills, trade loans, banker's acceptances, shipping guarantees, and standby letters of credit.
• Ensure transactions comply with procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review trade-related MIS reports and customer outstanding reports.
• Participate in trade systems projects, including requirements gathering and UAT.
• Provide guidance to junior team members on processing, products, and systems usage.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Compliance, and Business teams to support efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Tools

UCP600

URC522

ISBP

ISP98

URDG758

Job description

Our client, a well-established international banking institution, is seeking a Trade Services professional to join its Operations team in Hong Kong. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with solid hands-on experience in documentary trade processing and trade finance operations who are looking to further develop their expertise within a dynamic banking environment.

Our client, a well-established international banking institution, is seeking a Trade Services professional to join its Operations team in Hong Kong. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with solid hands-on experience in documentary trade processing and trade finance operations who are looking to further develop their expertise within a dynamic banking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end processing and checking of trade finance transactions, including Import and Export Letters of Credit, amendments, import/export bills, trade loans, banker's acceptances, shipping guarantees, and guarantees/standby letters of credit.
• Ensure all trade transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry practices.
• Prepare and review trade-related management reports, customer outstanding reports, banking returns, and other operational MIS reports.
• Participate in trade systems projects, including requirement gathering, user acceptance testing (UAT), system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members on transaction processing, trade products, and system usage.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Customer Service, Compliance, and Business teams, to support operational efficiency and service delivery.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Trade Finance Operations, Trade Services, or Documentary Trade within the banking sector.
• Practical exposure to Import & Export L/Cs, documentary collections, trade loans, guarantees, and related trade products.
• Sound knowledge of international trade rules and practices, including UCP600, URC522, ISBP, ISP98, and URDG758.
• Familiarity with trade compliance requirements, sanctions screening, AML, and financial crime risk controls.
• Experience participating in system implementation, enhancement, or UAT projects would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.