SO, Trade Ops - Import Financing

United Overseas Bank Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia is seeking a Trade Finance professional to manage transactions and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a degree and have 2-4 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Join a dynamic team at UOB and contribute to the smooth operation of trade finance processes.

Qualifications

• At least 2-4 years of relevant working experience.

Responsibilities

• Process Trade Finance transactions such as Letter of Credit and Bank Guarantee.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Attend to queries from internal & external customers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Self-motivated

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree

Job description

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Posting Date: 2 May 2025

Location:

Kuala Lumpur (City Area), Wilayah Persekutuan, MY, 50350

Company: 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.

About the Department

Job Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Job Requirements

• Possess a degree
• At least 2-4 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

Be a part of 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.