Trade Finance Operations Officer

All Star Agency; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

All Star Agency in Hong Kong seeks a Trade Finance Operations Officer to process import/export trade transactions, including letters of credit and amendments, and support system projects.

The role requires hands-on trade finance experience, knowledge of ICC rules, and strong attention to detail, with collaboration across Trade Services and Customer Services to ensure accurate processing and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• 3 years of hands-on banking experience in import/export trade operations.
• Experience processing trade finance transactions including letters of credit, documentary bills, trade loans and settlements.
• Knowledge of ICC rules: UCP 600, URC 522, ISBP, ISP98 and URDG 758.
• Understanding of trade-related transaction screening and AML/regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Collaborative working style with good interpersonal skills; proficient in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process and check import and export trade transactions, including letters of credit and amendments, import/export bills, trade loans, acceptances and settlements.
• Issuance and redemption of shipping guarantees, non-trade bonds, guarantees and standby letters of credit, with accurate processing and documentation.
• Apply ICC rules and screening requirements, supporting AML, anti-terrorist financing and regulatory compliance.
• Compile and check monthly outstanding trade reports for customers, banking returns and management information reports.
• Support trade system projects by providing user requirements, testing and assisting with enhancements.
• Assist in training junior colleagues on transaction processing, trade product knowledge and system operation, and support Customer Services.

Job description

Join a bank in Hong Kong as Trade Finance Operations Officer, supporting the accurate and timely processing of import and export trade transactions. You will handle a broad range of trade finance products, perform transaction checks and contribute to reporting, system enhancements and service delivery.

About the Role

This opportunity is suited to a banking operations professional with hands‑on trade finance experience and sound knowledge of international trade rules. You will work closely with Trade Services and Customer Services colleagues to process transactions, maintain operational controls and support efficient day‑to‑day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and check import and export trade transactions, including letters of credit and amendments, import/export bills, trade loans, acceptances and settlements, in accordance with established procedures.
• Handle the issuance and redemption of shipping guarantees, as well as non-trade bonds, guarantees and standby letters of credit, ensuring accurate processing and documentation.
• Apply relevant international trade rules and transaction-screening requirements, supporting compliance with trade-related anti‑money laundering, counter‑terrorist financing and regulatory requirements.
• Compile and check monthly outstanding trade reports for customers, banking returns and other management information reports as directed by the supervisor.
• Support trade system projects by contributing user requirements, conducting system testing and assisting with subsequent enhancements or modifications.
• Assist in training and guiding junior colleagues on transaction processing, trade product knowledge and system operation, and provide support to the Customer Services team when required.

Requirements

• Completed secondary education with 3 years of hands‑on banking experience in import and export trade operations; degree or diploma holders with less experience may also be considered.
• Practical experience processing trade finance transactions, including letters of credit, documentary bills, trade loans, guarantees and related settlements.
• Knowledge and practical application of relevant ICC rules, including UCP 600, URC 522, ISBP, ISP98 and URDG 758.
• Understanding of trade-related transaction screening and applicable anti‑money laundering, counter‑terrorist financing and regulatory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, adaptability and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and meeting processing deadlines.
• A collaborative working style, good interpersonal skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.