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Assistant Manager, Trade Finance (Doc Check)

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Kuala Lumpur

On-site

MYR 20,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Join Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and enhance your banking career in Kuala Lumpur. This role focuses on managing transaction processing, compliance, and operational improvements, requiring 5-7 years of Document Checking experience and knowledge of international trade practices. SMBC offers numerous growth opportunities within a dynamic banking environment.

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of Document Checking experience.
  • Basic knowledge of statutory requirements.
  • Knowledge of UCP600, ISBP, and international trade practices.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end daily transaction processing.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls.
  • Proactively suggest improvements to operational processes.

Skills

Document Checking
Compliance Management
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership
Problem Solving

Job description

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To promote accountability and transparency, promote a sound compliance culture which reinforces ethical, prudent, and professional behaviour.

To maintain key control aspects of the operations to ensure compliance with corporate requirements and risk mitigation, thus reducing fraud losses/write-offs and adjustments.

Timely reporting of potential/actual breaches to the respective departments and branches.

Address actual or suspected breaches of regulatory requirements or internal policies in a timely and appropriate manner.

Operations & Controls

Effectively manage transaction processing as well as department activities, ensuring tasks are completed within expected timeframes and operations are carried out according to operating procedures.

Manage end-to-end daily transaction processing and/or authorization of operational actions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with internal controls/policies to mitigate operational risks that may lead to failure or fraud.

Support the department in transactional activities and support resolution of routine issues, customer inquiries, investigations, and problem-solving.

Manage defect and/or complaints process, conduct timely reconciliations, resolve issues, and submit management/regulatory reports as required.

Collaborate with other operations teams to resolve exceptions or queries.

Proactively suggest improvements to operational processes.

Review and maintain operating procedures and processes.

Work effectively independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor/management.

Cover for staff in the department during absences.

Support bank activities during emergencies or crises.

Job Requirements:

Must have 5-7 years of Document Checking experience and relevant banking operations experience.

Basic knowledge of statutory requirements and related rules.

Ensure smooth operation of export document checking, accuracy, compliance, and sanctions checks in accordance with bank and regulatory authority rules and regulations.

Good knowledge of UCP600, ISBP, and international trade practices.

Preferably certified as a Documentary Credit Specialist.

Meticulous, proactive, and able to manage time effectively.

Good communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines and objectives.

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  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? What's your expected monthly basic salary?

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) operates globally with extensive overseas branches offering a broad range of financial services. With its wholly owned subsidiary in Malaysia, SMBC invites you to join its talent pool for growth opportunities. This is a great chance to develop your career with SMBC.

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