Head of Asia Trade and Working Capital Operations

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Regional Lead for its Trade & Working Capital Operations team in Singapore. The successful candidate will oversee a team of 50 professionals, ensuring efficient and accurate transaction execution while fostering a risk-aware culture. Ideal candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in Financial Services, strong leadership abilities, and a Bachelor's degree in finance or related field. This role offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvements and collaborate across global teams to enhance client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience within the Financial Services Industry.
• Knowledge of Trade Finance, including Commercial and Standby Letters of Credit.
• Demonstrated experience in developing control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Asia Trade & Working Capital Operations team.
• Cultivate a proactive risk and control culture.
• Ensure quality output to meet Key Performance Indicators.
• Promote continuous learning and development within the team.
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Risk management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field

Job description

Overview

Join JPMorgan's Trade & Working Capital Operations team as the Regional Lead. You’ll lead operations managers and influence a team of professionals, driving continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

Role Summary

As the Head of Asia Trade & Working Capital Operations within JPMorgan's Payments business, you will oversee the Core & Structured Trade processes, ensuring transactions are executed efficiently, timely, and accurately, while fostering a proactive risk and control culture. You will collaborate with global teams to enhance client satisfaction and lead continuous improvement initiatives. With the responsibility of managing a team of 50 employees across Asia branches and influencing a global team of approximately 150 professionals, your role encompasses strategy development, governance, and collaboration with various departments to ensure high-quality delivery and an exceptional client experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the Asia Trade & Working Capital Operations team, ensuring effective oversight of processes and controls.
• Cultivate a proactive risk and control culture with proven evaluation strategies.
• Ensure quality output to meet all Key Performance Indicators for client satisfaction.
• Foster an inclusive culture to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent.
• Promote continuous learning and development within the team.
• Partner with colleagues across the firm to drive consistent operational practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure strong focus on quality and delivery.
• Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and stay current with sanctions and regulatory changes.
• Lead interactions with audit and compliance teams.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience within the Financial Services Industry.
• Knowledge of Trade Finance, including Commercial and Standby Letters of Credit.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with proven experience leading global functions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly.
• Demonstrated experience in risk management and developing control frameworks.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Self-starter, with the ability to execute in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in managing operations and/or risk & controls.
• Experience in data management initiatives.
• Familiarity with Sanctions and Regulatory changes impacting Trade Finance.

How to Apply

Please apply using the following URL: https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=99d02984b30bd7173221dfcab93d13fb