Assistant Officer, Trade Core Operations Country

Standard Chartered; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank seeks a Trade Operations Analyst focused on coordinating international trade transactions. The role includes managing stakeholder communications and ensuring compliance with operational workflows. As part of a global team, you'll drive innovation and help achieve strategic goals while enjoying competitive benefits including flexible working and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

Retirement, medical, and life insurance

Annual leave and parental leave

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support platforms

Opportunities for continuous learning

Inclusive culture promoting diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in trade finance operations within a banking or financial institution.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in trade finance operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all documents are accurately processed in compliance with statutory and internal instructions.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation to improve efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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We’re looking for a talented Trade Operations Analyst, who will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring complex international trade transactions. The role will ensure seamless communication between multiple stakeholders, managing operational workflows and supporting the efficient execution of global trade processes while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

You’ll be a key part of our Trade Documentary team, responsible for supporting the efficient execution of Trade Finance operations within the Bank. The team is vital to the Bank’s core strategy, handling transactions globally and minimizing risk. You’ll be part of a global, purpose-led business with resources to support your career aspirations. This is your opportunity to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and help us achieve our strategic goals. Trade Documentary is part of our Transformation, Technology, and Operations function.

About our Transformation, Technology & Operations Team

Our T&O team is the powerhouse of the Bank. We aim to be agile and innovative, building banking solutions that support communities to prosper. We encourage talent to grow, learn, and thrive, enabling you to reach your full potential.

Working with us means contributing to the legacy of a 170-year-old organization and driving progress through continuous evolution to stay agile and prepared for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all documents are accurately processed in compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal instructions.
• Maintain process documentation, including workflow diagrams, operating instructions, and manuals.
• Achieve high productivity and accuracy within designated cycle times.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in trade finance operations within a banking or financial institution.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder collaboration.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in trade finance operations.

Qualifications

About Standard Chartered

We are an international bank, agile and impactful. For over 170 years, we’ve aimed to make a positive difference for clients and communities. We challenge the status quo, embrace challenges, and seek growth opportunities. If you want a purposeful career at a bank that makes a difference, we want to hear from you. We value your unique talents and look forward to your contribution.

Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through diversity, with a brand promise to be here for good, reflected in our core values. We celebrate inclusion and diversity.

Together, we:

• Do the right thing: Act with integrity, challenge constructively, and prioritize clients.
• Never settle: Strive for continuous improvement and innovation, keeping things simple and learning from experiences.
• Are better together: Be inclusive, authentic, and collaborative to build for the long term.

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits supporting your wellbeing.

• Retirement, medical, and life insurance: Core bank funding with flexible benefits in some locations.
• Time off: Annual leave, parental/maternity leave (20 weeks), sabbatical (up to 12 months), volunteering leave (3 days), and a minimum of 30 days of holidays annually.
• Flexible working: Options based on location and pattern preferences.
• Wellbeing support: Digital platforms, development courses, Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health support, and self-help tools.
• Continuous learning: Opportunities to reskill and upskill through various learning formats.
• Inclusive culture: We celebrate diversity and ensure everyone can reach their potential.