Senior Analyst- Trade Operations

SMBC Group; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC Group in India is seeking specialists to support export/import trade finance and related payments. You will handle SWIFT/SFMS messaging, core banking entries, and regulatory reporting while maintaining accurate records and timely processing.

The role requires knowledge of trade finance, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office tools. Collaboration with treasury and regulatory teams will be essential in day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of import, export, trade finance and regulatory requirements.
• Good understanding of SWIFT/SFMS messaging, core banking and trade processing systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication, stakeholder coordination and escalation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Process export transactions and trade loans, including export bills and facilities.
• Process import and trade-related FX payments with documentation and reporting.
• Prepare and action SWIFT/SFMS messages with complete transaction records.
• Monitor maturities, pending items, and registers with timely escalation.
• Support regulatory monitoring and RBI/head office requirements.
• Ensure transactions meet TATs with maker-checker controls.
• Maintain records and day-end activities.

Skills

Trade finance knowledge

SWIFT/SFMS proficiency

Stakeholder coordination

MS Office proficiency

Tools

SWIFT/SFMS

Job description

Headquartered in Tokyo, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is a leading global financial institution and a core member of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC Group). Built upon our rich Japanese heritage since 1876, we put our customers first and provide seamless access to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. SMBC is one of the largest Japanese banks by assets and maintain strong credit ratings across our global integrated network. We work closely as one SMBC Group to offer personal, corporate and investment banking services to meet the needs of our customers.

With sustainability embedded within our strategy and operations, we are committed to creating a society in which today’s generation can enjoy economic prosperity and well-being, and pass it on to future generations.

1. Key Responsibilities

• Process export transactions and trade loans, including export bills, receipts, PCFC/EPC and other permitted trade finance facilities.
• Process import and other trade-related foreign exchange payments, including document scrutiny, core banking entries and exchange-position reporting or reconciliation with Treasury.
• Prepare, verify and action incoming and outgoing SWIFT/SFMS messages and ensure transaction records are complete and correctly referenced.
• Monitor transaction maturities, pending items, exceptions, control books, trackers and registers, with timely escalation and follow-up.
• Support regulatory monitoring and reporting, including IDPMS, EDPMS, bill of entry, export evidence and other applicable RBI or Head Office requirements.
• Ensure transactions are completed within stipulated TATs with accuracy, appropriate maker-checker controls and proper documentation.
• Maintain orderly records and housekeeping of physical and electronic files, including support for audits, reconciliations and day-end activities.

2. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of import, export, trade finance, foreign exchange payment and related regulatory requirements.
• Good understanding of SWIFT/SFMS messaging, core banking and trade processing systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication, stakeholder coordination and escalation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.