Team Leader Trade Operations, Import & Export

Khanewal; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Faysal Bank Limited is seeking a Team Leader for Trade Operations, Import & Export in Lahore. You will lead a 10-person team, oversee daily import/export transactions, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive process improvements across documentation and reporting.

The role requires strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with deep knowledge of trade operations and banking regulations. Collaboration with internal departments and external partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Leadership ability to manage a team effectively.
• Strong understanding of import-export operations, trade documentation, and regulatory compliance in banking.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 10 trade operations professionals handling import and export transactions.
• Ensure compliance with global trade regulations and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise preparation, verification, and management of import/export documentation (bills of lading, shipping docs, customs paperwork).
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures in line with regulatory standards.
• Conduct training and development sessions to improve team capabilities.
• Monitor performance, set objectives, and provide ongoing feedback to maintain service quality.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to resolve transactions and compliance issues.
• Monitor changes in international trade regulations and adjust operations accordingly.
• Review and approve trade transaction reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify process improvements to streamline import-export workflows.

Skills

Import and Export Documentation

Trade Compliance Management

Global Trade Compliance

Export Control Regulations

Knowledge of Regulatory Standards

Team Leadership and Development

Process Improvement

Risk Management

Bill of Lading and Shipping Documents

Document Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Job description

## Team Leader Trade Operations, Import & ExportFull Job Details#### Job DescriptionFaysal Bank Limited is seeking an experienced and qualified professional for the position of **Team Leader Trade Operations, Import & Export** in Lahore.The selected candidate will lead a team of 10 trade operations professionals and oversee daily import and export transactions, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, banking policies, and applicable regulatory standards.Buy MapsThe role involves managing trade documentation, monitoring operational performance, implementing process improvements, and developing team capabilities. The successful candidate will also coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve transactional issues, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure compliance with global trade requirements.This position requires strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with comprehensive knowledge of trade operations and regulatory compliance within the banking sector.## Key Responsibilities* Lead and manage a team of 10 trade operations professionals handling import and export transactions.* Ensure compliance with global trade regulations, export control laws, and applicable regulatory requirements.* Supervise the preparation, verification, and management of import and export documentation, including bills of lading, shipping documents, and customs paperwork.* Develop and implement operational policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.* Conduct training and development sessions to improve team capabilities and operational performance.* Monitor team performance, establish objectives, and provide continuous feedback to maintain service quality.* Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to resolve transaction-related and compliance issues.* Monitor changes in international trade regulations and recommend necessary operational adjustments.* Review and approve trade transaction reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.* Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency and streamline import-export workflows. Job Search Platform## Required Skills* Import and Export Documentation* Trade Compliance Management* Global Trade Compliance* Export Control Regulations* Knowledge of Regulatory Standards* Team Leadership and Development Banking Career Paths* Process Improvement* Risk Management* Bill of Lading and Shipping Documentation* Document Management* Communication Skills* Problem-Solving Skills## Eligibility Criteria* **Minimum Experience:** 5 years of relevant professional experience.* **Leadership Requirement:** Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.* **Technical Knowledge:** Strong understanding of import-export operations, trade documentation, and regulatory compliance within the banking sector.