Operations Team Member

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kotak Mahindra Bank in Chennai seeks an Operations Team Member for WBG OPERATIONS (OPS) in Trade Finance Operations. You will handle day-to-day trade transactions, coordinate with CPC and CMS, and ensure timely, accurate processing to meet client needs.

The role requires liaising with multiple internal teams and external banks, ensuring compliance, and issuing Letters of Credit with proper documentation. Senior-level responsibilities apply.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day trade transactions and understand client requirements.
• Coordinate with CPC for transaction processing and discrepancy resolution.
• Liaise with various business groups within the bank for operational support.
• Ensure error-free and timely execution of trade transactions.
• Adhere to compliance and internal operational guidelines.
• Coordinate with clients and correspondent banks to resolve queries raised by Trade Finance/CMS Operations.
• Issue Letters of Credit and ensure proper documentation.
• Conduct initial scrutiny of trade documents before forwarding to CPC for processing.
• Attend to front-end requirements of corporate customers.
• Coordinate with CPC, CMS, and Clearing teams to ensure timely delivery of customer requirements.
• Ensure all transactions are processed within agreed turnaround times (TAT).
• Maintain familiarity with Trade Finance and CMS products.

Job description

Operations Team Member-WBG OPERATIONS (OPS)-Trade Finance Operations

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to join our Trade Finance Operations team within the Wholesale Banking Group.

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling day-to-day trade transactions, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring timely and error-free execution of trade-related services.
• Handle day-to-day trade transactions and understand client requirements.
• Coordinate with CPC for transaction processing and discrepancy resolution.
• Liaise with various business groups within the bank for operational support.
• Ensure error-free and timely execution of trade transactions.
• Adhere to compliance and internal operational guidelines.
• Coordinate with clients and correspondent banks to resolve queries raised by Trade Finance/CMS Operations.
• Issue Letters of Credit and ensure proper documentation.
• Conduct initial scrutiny of trade documents before forwarding to CPC for processing.
• Attend to front-end requirements of corporate customers.
• Coordinate with CPC, CMS, and Clearing teams to ensure timely delivery of customer requirements.
• Ensure all transactions are processed within agreed turnaround times (TAT).
• Maintain familiarity with Trade Finance and CMS products.

Experience Level Senior Level