Bank - Trade Finance Associate

Ambition Group Singapore Pte. Ltd. (SG); Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented professional to support trade finance operations across Singapore and Hong Kong. This role involves managing end-to-end trade finance transactions, including Letters of Credit and Guarantees, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in commodity trade processing, with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness. Join a dynamic team that values digital transformation and operational excellence, contributing to the success of trade finance initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commodity trade imports and LC documentation.
• Strong knowledge in handling commodity trade LC transactions.

Responsibilities

• Process daily trade finance transactions across Singapore and Hong Kong.
• Handle end-to-end trade finance operations including LC and Guarantees.
• Perform customer due diligence and KYC validation.

Skills

Commodity Trade Processing

Letters of Credit Documentation

KYC Validation

Anti-Money Laundering Checks

Data Entry

Document Handling

Tools

Trade Finance Systems

SWIFT

Job description

• Support the processing of daily trade finance transactions across Singapore and Hong Kong markets.

• Handle end-to-end trade finance operations including Import and Export Letters of Credit, Guarantees, and Risk Participation activities.

• Ensure accurate and timely execution of transactions in line with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and cut-off times.

• Perform customer due diligence including KYC validation and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks.

• Enter transaction data into trade finance systems, process payments and SWIFT messages, and generate relevant customer communications.

• Manage related administrative tasks such as document handling, recordkeeping, and client correspondence.

• Contribute to digital transformation efforts and participate in operational projects and initiatives.

• Support business continuity planning and execution in accordance with the bank’s policies.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors or department heads.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in end-to-end processing of commodity trade imports and Letter of Credit (LC) documentation.

• Detail-oriented with strong knowledge and hands-on experience in handling commodity trade LC transactions.

Interested applicants please send your resume in MS Word format and attention it to Rachel Yeo (R22104385).

Shortlisted candidates will be notified

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www.ambition.com.sg

EA Registration Number: R22104385

Business Registration Number: 200611680D. Licence Number: 10C5117