MGR-AVP (Sr Exec), Trade Ops Processing Officer- BG/SBLC, TROC

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is seeking a Trade Finance Operations professional to handle processing of Letter of Credit, Import/Export Financing, Bankers Acceptances, and related documents. You will ensure compliance with AML/CFT procedures and internal guidelines while delivering timely support to internal and external customers.

The role requires a degree and at least four years of relevant experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills to operate under tight timelines in a

Qualifications

• Possess a degree.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• High level of accuracy and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process and approve (where authorized) relevant transactions guided by the operating procedures and standards set.
• Ensure that the processing turnaround standards are achieved and that transactions are processed accurately and correctly.
• Ensure awareness and full compliance of all laid down rules, policies, guidelines, procedures, practices and code of conduct imposed by the organization.
• Establish and maintain close working relationship with Business, branches and other departments in the organization to facilitate the smooth running and processing of the day to day operations.
• Assist the team management in overseeing the daily operations of the team and contribute towards meeting the team’s objectives.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Accuracy under pressure

Team player

Education

Degree

Job description

Company

2201 United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description Process

• Process Trade Finance transactions such as Letter of Credit, Import and Export Financing, Bankers Acceptances, Bank Guarantee, Documentary Collection, etc.
• Ensure handling of shipping documents and all trade financing are in compliance with policies, rules, guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures and Service Level Agreements
• Ensure care and due diligence is exercised on day to day operational matters in relation to AML/CFT procedures and regulatory requirements
• Attend to queries from internal & external customers
• Acquire relevant knowledge and training while performing the day to day operations and provide advisory support to internal and external customers, when required
• Handle ad hoc duties as and when assigned by Team Leader/Management

Roles and Responsibilities

• Process and approve (where authorized) relevant transactions guided by the operating procedures and standards set.
• Ensure that the processing turnaround standards are achieved and that transactions are processed accurately and correctly.
• Ensure awareness and full compliance of all laid down rules, policies, guidelines, procedures, practices and code of conduct imposed by the organization.
• Establish and maintain close working relationship with Business, branches and other departments in the organization to facilitate the smooth running and processing of the day to day operations.
• Assist the team management in overseeing the daily operations of the team and contribute towards meeting the team’s objectives.

Requirements

• Possess a degree
• At least 4 years of relevant working experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, team player with the ability to work independently under tight timelines
• High level of accuracy and ability to work under pressure

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non‑merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

We value our people and invest in them as we look to fulfil our purpose of building the future of ASEAN. We seek to create a collaborative and progressive environment for them to succeed in their careers for the long term.

UOB Banking Network

UOB is rated as one of the world's top banks, ranked 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Service and 'AA-' by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and offices throughout the region.