Project Officer, Import & Export Bills - Operations

TANGSPAC CONSULTING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm based in Singapore is looking for an experienced Operations professional focused on Trade Finance. The role involves managing project requirements, ensuring compliance with transaction procedures, and preparing detailed reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience with a strong knowledge of SWIFT and MEPS+. The ideal candidate will be meticulous and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in handling all trade finance products including L/C, L/G, and collections.
• Must be meticulous and responsible, with good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle operations testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage project requirements analysis and propose system optimizations.
• Handle Trade Finance transactions and ensure compliance with operational procedures.
• Prepare reports related to Trade Finance transactions.

Skills

Operations project handling

Experience in Trade Finance products

Proficiency in SWIFT and MEPS+

Good communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Responsibilities

• Handle all the Operations (main focus on IEB) project requirements analysis and proposing including the business and the system optimization, transformation or new construction, etc. Responsible for organizing and doing all the testing in Operations (main focus on IEB) and being the contact person to Head Office and IT Dept. Work with the BAU staff to know the daily business and system procedure. Responsible for investigating with BAU staff for all the system error occurred during daily operations
• Being familiar with global and local clearing systems i.e. SWIFT and MEPS+.
• Backup of IEB BAU listed below:
• Ensure proper processing of Trade Finance transactions according to the procedures set out in the operational manual, thoroughly checking the supporting documents, obtaining approval of transactions, input trade transactions in system, passing the relevant accounting entries if any.
• Process remittance transactions, i.e. MEPS008, MEPS009 etc.
• Respond professionally to existing and potential customer’s queries on products and services.
• Keep proper records of trade finance transactions and ensure all transaction documents are filed in order.
• Construct SWIFT messages for relevant Trade Finance products and Services.
• Promptly discuss with or seek advice from superiors regarding handling of exceptions of Trade Finance transactions or any other duties
• Prepare daily reports, monthly report, MAS and adhoc reports of Trade Finance transactions.
• Assist in updating of existing Import & Export Bills Operations Manual.
• Ensure all outstanding or pending transaction are followed up closely.
• Retrieve all incoming SWIFT message, record the SWIFT Incoming Register and distribute to appropriate parties’ actions.
• Acknowledgement receipt of IEB incoming SWIFT and distribution of daily transaction.
• Process customer internet banking. Perform loan processing / administration duties in fix deposit and corporate loan (syndication/ bilateral loan, loan booking, etc.), personal loan, safekeeping of original documents and collaterals. Handle and process daily treasury settlement and clearing transactions.

Requirement

• Bachelor or higher qualification.
• Good experience in Operations projects and testing. Minimum 3 years of experience in handling all trade finance products, i.e. L/C, L/G, collections, invoice financing, bill discounting, forfeiting, etc.
• Familiar with global and local clearing systems, i.e. SWIFT and MEPS+. Must be meticulous, careful, positive and full of responsibility. Mature with good communication skills and must be able to work independently.