Trade Finance Process Analyst

OCBC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Holistic benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing and growth support

Job summary

OCBC is seeking a Trade Finance Process Analyst to streamline workflows, boost efficiency, and support customers. You will analyze complex processes, collaborate with stakeholders, and implement improvements that reduce risk and enhance service levels.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, cross-functional teamwork, and adherence to regulatory requirements within trade finance operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in business/operations related field.
• Proven record of process improvement and implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform transaction processing per procedures and standards; support productivity and service targets.
• Drive operational performance by meeting SLAs, reducing costs, and mitigating risks.
• Ensure compliance with trade finance rules, regulations, and processes.
• Provide technical support to Relationship Managers on trade finance matters.
• Analyze data to identify and recommend solutions to problems.
• Coach and support team members; assist in member development.
• Support quality management implementations and bank initiatives.
• Maintain diligence on day-to-day AML/sanctions controls and screening.

Skills

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Lean or Six Sigma experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Operations Management

Job description

Who We Are

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future‑ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future‑ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

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Trade Finance Process Analyst

Why Join

Imagine being part of a team that streamlines processes, boosts efficiency, and drives business growth. As a Trade Finance Process Analyst at OCBC, you'll play a key role in transforming our operations and making a real impact on our customers' lives. You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with various teams, and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.

How you succeed

To excel in this role, you'll need to be a process improvement expert who can analyse complex workflows, identify areas for improvement, and implement effective solutions. You'll work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, design and implement process changes, and monitor their impact. Your ability to communicate complex ideas simply and influence others will be crucial to your success.

What you do

• Perform transaction processing duties as instructed by the team management in accordance to the relevant procedures, guidelines, instructions and standards set to meet the productivity and service standards set.
• Work with team to deliver superior customer service by driving operational performance ie. meeting SLAs - timeliness and accuracy, reducing costs, driving operational efficiency, and reducing operational risks
• Ensure awareness and full compliance of trade finance’s rules, regulations, policies, guidelines, procedures, and practices.
• Provide technical support to Relationship Managers of trade finance related matters.
• Evaluate and recommend solutions to problems through data analysis, technical experience, and precedent.
• Assist the team management in the development of team members by guiding, coaching, and supporting other team members.
• Support the roll-out of appropriate quality management systems in the and other initiatives by the Bank.
• Ensure due care and diligence is exercised on day-to-day operational matters relating to Trade Based Money Laundering, sanction compliance, transaction screening, by acquiring relevant knowledge and training; thus, providing support to superiors and subordinate.

Who you are

• A degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field
• Proven track record of process improvement and implementation
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to think creatively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Experience with process mapping tools and techniques such as Lean or Six Sigma

What we offer

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry‑leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Equal opportunity.

Fair employment.

Selection based on ability and fit with our culture and values.

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry‑leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.