Project Officer, Import & Export Bills - Operations

Fuku; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Singapore is looking for an Operations Specialist to analyze project requirements for Import & Export Bills and ensure smooth processing of trade finance transactions. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in handling trade finance products, familiarity with SWIFT and MEPS+, and strong communication skills. Candidates must be meticulous and able to work independently. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience handling trade finance products, including L/C, L/G, and invoice financing.
• Good experience in Operations projects and testing.
• Must be meticulous with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project requirements for Import & Export Bills.
• Conduct testing activities in Operations.
• Collaborate with BAU staff to understand procedures.

Skills

Operations project analysis

Trade Finance management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification

Tools

SWIFT

MEPS+

Job description

Responsibilities

• Analyze and propose solutions for all Operations project requirements, with a main focus on Import & Export Bills (IEB). This includes business and system optimization, transformation, or new system construction.
• Organize and conduct all testing activities in Operations (main focus on IEB), acting as the contact person for the Head Office and IT Department.
• Collaborate with BAU (Business As Usual) staff to understand daily business and system procedures.
• Investigate system errors occurring during daily operations in conjunction with BAU staff.
• Demonstrate familiarity with global and local clearing systems, such as SWIFT and MEPS+.
• Serve as a backup for IEB BAU tasks, including:
  • Ensuring proper processing of Trade Finance transactions in accordance with operational manuals.
  • Thoroughly checking supporting documents, obtaining transaction approvals, inputting trade transactions into the system, and passing relevant accounting entries.
  • Processing remittance transactions (e.g., MEPS008, MEPS009).
  • Responding professionally to customer queries regarding products and services.
  • Maintaining proper records of trade finance transactions and ensuring orderly filing of transaction documents.
  • Constructing SWIFT messages for relevant Trade Finance products and services.
  • Consulting with superiors regarding exceptions in Trade Finance transactions or other duties.
  • Preparing daily, monthly, MAS, and ad hoc reports related to Trade Finance transactions.
  • Assisting in updating the Import & Export Bills Operations Manual.
  • Closely following up on all outstanding or pending transactions.
  • Retrieving incoming SWIFT messages, recording them in the SWIFT Incoming Register, and distributing them to appropriate parties.
  • Acknowledging receipt of IEB incoming SWIFT messages and distributing daily transactions.
  • Processing customer internet banking transactions.
  • Performing loan processing and administration duties for fixed deposits, corporate loans (syndication/bilateral loan, loan booking, etc.), personal loans, and safekeeping of original documents and collaterals.
  • Handling and processing daily treasury settlement and clearing transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification.
• Good experience in Operations projects and testing.
• Minimum 3 years of experience handling all trade finance products, including Letters of Credit (L/C), Letters of Guarantee (L/G), collections, invoice financing, bill discounting, forfeiting, etc.
• Familiarity with global and local clearing systems, such as SWIFT and MEPS+.
• Must be meticulous, careful, positive, and responsible.
• Mature with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.