Trade Finance Specialist - APAC

Fairygodboss; Taguig; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Manila is seeking a Specialty Product Specialist IV in Trade and Working Capital to process trade finance transactions, uphold ICC rules, and support accurate, compliant operations across core products.

You will monitor queues, manage priorities, detect red flags, and collaborate with Sales/Service/Product partners while maintaining a rigorous, process-driven approach and contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Trade work experience.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Strong computer skills with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Must be fluent in English: excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Process trade finance transactions in line with JPMorganChase policies and ICC rules.
• Monitor processing queues, allocate work, and prioritize items to meet SLA and quality expectations.
• Detect and escape red flags (OFAC, AML, boycott-language breaches).
• Collaborate with other processing teams to ensure timely delivery and best practices.
• Identify issues impacting service levels or timelines and take corrective action.
• Communicate clearly with teammates, management, and Sales/Service/Product partners.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Manage priorities and multitask efficiently while maintaining process discipline.
• Participate in new projects and maintain regulatory-compliant operations.

Skills

Trade experience

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Make your mark in a team that supports global trade. You will help deliver reliable processing and strong risk controls across core trade finance products. Join a collaborative operations group where accuracy, customer focus, and continuous improvement are valued. You will gain exposure to international trade practices and develop skills that support career mobility.

As a Specialty Product Specialist IV in Trade and Working Capital, you will process trade finance transactions that facilitate the purchase and sale of goods while mitigating associated risks. Within Trade and Working Capital Operations, you will ensure all transactions comply with JPMorgan Chase policies and ICC rules (e.g., UCP600, ISBP, URR725). You will monitor processing queues, allocate work, and prioritize items (including follow-ups) to meet SLA and quality expectations. You will detect and escape red flags, including OFAC concerns, AML issues, and boycott-language breaches, to protect the firm and its clients. You will partner with other processing teams to adopt best practices and ensure timely, high-quality delivery. You will proactively identify and escape issues that could impact service levels or timelines. You will collaborate and communicate effectively with teammates, management, and Sales/Service/Product partners. You will apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high accuracy and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities. You will maintain a process-oriented mindset, understanding upstream and downstream impacts and conducting detailed research to resolve issues. You will also participate in new projects and help maintain a controlled environment that complies with firm policies and local regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Process transactions in line with JPMorganChase policies and ICC rules (e.g., UCP600, ISBP, URR725).
• Monitor processing queues, allocate work, and prioritize items (including follow-ups) to meet SLA and quality expectations.
• Detect and escape red flags, including OFAC concerns, AML issues, and boycott-language breaches.
• Partner with other processing teams to adopt best practices and ensure timely delivery, going above and beyond when needed.
• Proactively identify and escape issues that could impact service or timelines.
• Collaborate effectively and communicate clearly with teammates, management, and Sales/Service/Product partners.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Manage priorities and multitask efficiently without introducing errors.
• Maintain a process-oriented mindset, understanding upstream/downstream impacts and performing detailed research to resolve issues.
• Participate in new projects and maintain a controlled environment compliant with firm policies and local regulatory rules.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum 2years of Trade work experience.
• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Requires strong computer skills, common PC based software packages including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must be fluent in English language: Excellent Verbal, Written & Presentation skills.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Background in Banking industry is an advantage preferably with Accounting and Finance background.
• (CDCS) Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists & (CITF) Certificate in International Trade and Finance certifications will be an added preference.

ABOUT US

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.