Assistant Manager Operations , Trade Finance

TAISHIN INTERNATIONAL BANK CO., LTD. Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Singapore is seeking a candidate to manage trade operations and remittance transactions. The ideal applicant will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Banking and have 2-3 years of relevant experience, with strong proficiency in trade finance operations and bilingual communication skills in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience within Banking Trade Finance.
• Good understanding of UCP, ISBP related operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day processing of trade operations and remittance transactions.
• Review and process all import and export transactions.
• Handle internal and external customer queries.

Skills

Trade finance operations knowledge

SWIFT proficiency

Communication skills in English and Chinese

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Banking or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Managing the day-to day processing of trade operations and remittance transactions.
• Review and process all import and export transactions, including LC advising, LC negotiation and collection, issuance guarantee, issuance LC, import/export OA, document checking, funding requests and SWIFT payments.
• Review and process the daily transactions of inward/outward remittance.
• Review and process the SAA .
• Deputy of Deposit and GB2B makers.
• Ensure proper handling of documents and required daily reconciliation.
• Responsible for all aspects of import and export transactions and billings.
• Following up with any changing or discounting of bills.
• Handling internal and external customer’s queries.
• Attend and provide technical advice and support to business units and customers.
• Maintain close communication and coordination with Head Office.
• Review and ensure operational problems, complaints and queries are resolved promptly and satisfactorily.
• Supporting business plans and periodical reporting to management.
• Any ad hoc reports or duties assigned by the Head of Dept

Job Requirements :

• Minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Banking or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience within the Banking Trade Finance, particularly in good understanding on SWIFT, UCP, ISBP, etc.
• Good knowledge of the operations relating to trade finance and remittance.
• Able to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task amongst various duties as and when required.
• Proficient in English and Chinese to liaise with Chinese speaking headquarter counterparties