FI Loans & Trade Finance Associate

SHINHAN BANK; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SHINHAN BANK in Singapore is seeking a candidate to support its Financial Institutions business. You will process and monitor loan and trade finance transactions while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related fields and possess strong proficiency in Korean and English. A background in banking operations and stakeholder management is essential, along with experience in handling FI transactions.

Qualifications

• High proficiency in Korean and English (spoken and written) required.
• 2–5 years of experience in Banking industry preferred.
• Experience in bilateral loans, syndicated loans, or agency functions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Institutions (FI) business and daily operations.
• Process and monitor FI transactions and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in Korean

Proficiency in English

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Banking, Business, Economics or related fields

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Institutions (FI) business and daily operations.
• Process and monitor loan & Trade finance based FI transactions.
• End to end process and documentation on FI products.
• Liaise with Shinhan Korea Head office, internal stakeholders, relationship managers, legal teams, and external counterparties.
• Ensure transactions comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and risk controls.
• KYC/AML documentation and periodic reviews.
• FI credit evaluation.
• Support Korean corporate/FI clients and facilitate communication in Korean and English.
• Assist in reporting, reconciliations, and audit requests.
• Participate in policy & process improvement initiatives and system enhancements.

Requirements

• High level of proficiency in Korean and English (spoken and written) to support Korean-speaking clients and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Banking, Business, Economics, or related disciplines.
• 2–5 years of experience in Banking industry (Loans and Trade finance background preferred).
• Experience in bilateral loans, syndicated loans, or agency functions preferred.
• Familiarity with Documentary Letter of Credit, Loan and SWIFT operation is advantageous.
• Good understanding of banking operations, compliance, and risk controls.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.