AVP/Senior Associate, Team Lead, Transaction Services-Trade Operations,...

DBS Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore is seeking a Trade Finance Team Leader to manage operations and ensure compliance with industry standards. The role involves supervising team members and providing effective leadership. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in Trade Finance and possess good communication skills. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years of Trade Finance experience with capability in people management.
• Excellent understanding of UCP, ISP98, anti-money laundering guidelines.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team in Trade Finance.
• Process and check Trade Finance transactions for compliance.
• Ensure adherence to protocols and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Trade Finance expertise

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Job description

Business Function

Group Operations enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group Operations, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Trade LC Advising processor, digital Imaging Team and Trade Counter via 2 locations in terms of resource management, training and daily BAU challenges, if any.
• To process and / or check Trade Finance Letter of Credit (LC) Advising / Confirmation transactions to ensure compliance to UCP rules, industrial standards, and internal bank policies.
• Ensure SOPs and existing / new controls are in place and adhere to by operating teams.
• Assist to review and check the export LC to ensure that terms and conditions are acceptable and workable for LC confirmation.
• Ensure Trade documentations and it's on-going processes are compliance to UCP rules, ISP98 rules, anti-money laundering guidelines, terrorist financing and sanctions regulations, and other related internal policies.
• Work with and supervise with team members to achieve daily tasks assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, external clients and internal stakeholders
• Review and opine on New Product / Processing involving / impacting LC advising Team, Digital Imaging Team and counter service Team.
• Assist to identify irregularities and red flag items in the export LC for approval.
• Perform check in with team members

Requirement

• Minimum 5-8 years of Trade Finance experience with relevant capability in people management and leading a team.
• Excellent understanding of UCP rules, ISP98 rules, Anti-Money Laundering Guidelines, and Terrorist Financing and Sanction Regulations.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Meticulous and detailed oriented
• Capable to work effectively under pressure and tight deadline.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements.

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