Analyst / Associate, Trade Services Operation (1 Year Contract) - Mizuho Bank

Mizuho Bank, Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank in Singapore is seeking a qualified individual to join its Trade Services team. This role involves processing transactions, managing trade systems, and providing guidance to junior staff. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience, with strong leadership and multitasking abilities being essential. Additional professional qualifications like Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) are advantageous. Join us to help build the future together.

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience in trade services.
• Ability to manage and check transactions effectively.
• Professional qualification as Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and check all assigned transactions using local systems.
• Manage trade processing systems and reconcile documents daily.
• Provide guidance to junior staff and participate in project work.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

Overview of Division/Department

Our Trade Services (TRS), a member of our Singapore Administration Department (SGAD), is responsible for handling all trade related transactions which includes checking of documentary credits/collections, invoice financing relating to goods and services, freight financing, trust receipt etc.

Company Profile

MIZUHO BANK IS THE BANKING SUBSIDIARY OF MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, WHICH IS HEADQUARTERED IN TOKYO, JAPAN. MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. IS THE 15TH LARGEST BANK IN THE WORLD, AS MEASURED BY TOTAL ASSETS OF APPROXIMATELY US 2 TRILLION. MIZUHO'S 55,000 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE OFFER COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN OVER 800 OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS, EMEA, AND ASIA.

MIZUHO BANK SINGAPORE BRANCH HAS AN ESTABLISHED LOCAL PRESENCE WITH OVER 50 YEARS OF HISTORY AND SERVES A REGIONAL HUB FOR THE BANK'S APAC OPERATIONS.

OPERATING WITH A FULL BANK LICENSE, MIZUHO BANK SINGAPORE BRANCH PROVIDES BANKING SERVICES TO OVER 2,000 JAPANESE AND NON JAPANESE CORPORATE CLIENTS, WITH A STAFF STRENGTH OF ABOUT 1,000 EMPLOYEES. WE PROVIDE EXPERTISE IN CORPORATE FINANCE, TRADE FINANCE, CASH MANAGEMENT, FUNDS TRANSFERS, PROJECT FINANCE, AND TREASURY SERVICES TO HELP BUSINESSES DEVELOP AND FIND NEW OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO COLLABORATE WITH OUR AFFILIATE COMPANY, MIZUHO SECURITIES, TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT BANKING SOLUTIONS TO OUR CLIENTS.

Job Responsibilities

• Processing and checking all transactions assigned and manage the various processing using local systems
• Managing various Trade processing system, reconciliation of documents daily counts and to perform EOD operations
• Performing housekeeping for the team
• Reporting cases of error and incident nature to team leader
• Performing doc checking function per checking limit matrix
• Perform follow up/tracing on outstanding items
• Supporting other staff in case of need
• Providing guidance to junior staff
• Adhering to HOP and IOP (not limited to Part 8 where applicable)
• Participating in project/ad hoc work as assigned
• To man the counter/DHL desk (where necessary)

Job Requirements

Join Mizuho Bank, Ltd., in Singapore, and be part of our expanding team, passionate to build the future together. "One MIZUHO: Building the future with you"

• A Bachelor Degree with at least three year of relevant experience
• Strong leadership, meticulous and ability to multitask are attributes that will help the candidate perform successfully in this role.
• Additional professional qualification of Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) would be advantageous