Senior Analyst- Trade Operations

SMBC Group; New Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) invites applications for a Trade Finance Operations Analyst. You will process export transactions, import payments, SWIFT/SFMS messages, and ensure accurate records.

The role requires knowledge of trade finance, FX payments, and regulatory requirements, with strong MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills. Based in New Delhi, the position offers exposure to RBI/compliance standards and day-end activities, with a focus on timely escalation, controls, and

Qualifications

• Experience with import/export, trade finance, and foreign exchange payments.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for trade finance and payments.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

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.

Skills

Import/Export knowledge

SWIFT/SFMS

Communication

MS Office

Tools

SWIFT/SFMS

Core banking systems

Job description

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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.