Data Analyst, Trade Finance Operations (Banking Industry)

ABeam Consulting Southeast Asia (SEA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded consulting firm is seeking a Data Analyst for Trade Finance Operations in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, proficiency in data analysis, and experience in the banking sector. Responsibilities include analyzing data logs, preprocessing raw data, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve operational processes. Join a supportive and empowering environment focused on career growth and digital transformation in finance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in data analysis, preferably in banking/financial services.
• Ability to handle and interpret large data sets, especially operational or system log data.
• Proficient in English (written & verbal), with excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user correction logs by extracting and consolidating data from ClearTrade and vendor systems.
• Preprocess raw data by document type to support validation and deeper analysis.
• Collaborate with business users to understand operational logic and intent behind correction patterns.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in any field

Tools

AIOCR systems

Trade finance automation tools

Job description

Data Analyst, Trade Finance Operations (Banking Industry)

ABeam Consulting has served our clients through more than 40 years of growth, leading global consulting in Asia. We focus on business process re‑engineering, global expansion, and transforming operations across Japanese corporations and beyond, with 7,500 consultants worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user correction logs by extracting and consolidating data from ClearTrade and vendor systems
• Preprocess raw data by document type and field to support validation and deeper analysis
• Work closely with operations teams to understand the root causes of corrections
• Classify corrections into categories such as necessary (for ML training) or unnecessary (potential rule improvements)
• Summarize findings in clear, actionable formats for both vendor and user feedback
• Collaborate with business users to understand operational logic and intent behind correction patterns
• Coordinate with vendors to share insights and recommend improvements to machine learning or rule‑based systems
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of analysis progress and decision rationales
• Provide regular updates, issue logs, and recommended action plans to senior stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• Familiarity with Trade Finance processes and documents (e.g., L/Cs, invoices, shipping documents)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in data analysis, preferably in banking/financial services
• Ability to handle and interpret large data sets, especially operational or system log data
• Proficient in English (written & verbal), with excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, problem‑solving, and analytical thinking
• Experience working with AIOCR systems or trade finance automation tools is a plus.

Why Join Us

At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, we provide an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. Our industry team works tirelessly to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector, driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives.