Senior Analyst/Assistant Vice President, Structured Trade Operations - Trade Finance Group

SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A banking institution in Singapore is seeking a Trade Operations Specialist to manage daily trade transactions, ensure compliance, and improve operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in trade operations, particularly in imports and exports, and possesses strong analytical skills. This role is crucial for maintaining high service levels and liaising with clients on transactions.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of trade operations experience covering imports and exports products.
• Sound knowledge of UCP, ISBP, URC, ISP, URDG.
• Ability to manage daily operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process daily trade transactions accurately.
• Perform pre-processing review of submissions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Trade operations knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk awareness

Education

Graduate in Banking & Finance

Tools

Trade processing system

Job description

Responsibilities

• Process daily trade transactions in a timely and accurate manner within service level agreement
• Perform pre-processing review of customers’ submissions and conduct documentary checks
• Check shipping documents and identify documentary discrepancies, in accordance with ICC standard guidelines, International Standard Banking Practices, etc.
• Process transactions in Bank’s trade processing system
• Ensure that regulatory, bank’s policies, guidelines, control and compliance requirements are strictly adhered to
• Complete daily reconciliation activities and prepare reports to internal stakeholders and/or customers
• Liaise with client on updating transaction statuses and support addressing transaction related queries
• Contribute to various process improvements and other projects as allocated
• Initiate ideas to drive operational efficiencies, enhance risk controls or improve customer satisfaction
• Support review of new products and requirements and assist Department Head to setup procedures to operationalize such new products to customers
• Provide trade technical advice to business units and customers when needed
• Assist the Department Head on human resource planning; ensure staff development and implementation of upskill programs.
• Ensure Operations Procedures are updates as per evolving regulatory requirements, new products and initiatives
• Contribute to bank-led digitalization and other initiatives/projects
• Participate in BCP drills and be familiar of Banks’ and Group’s BCP procedure and processes -Investigate and report discrepancies and irregularities arising from transactions, system failure, etc and resolve issues including handling stakeholder’s complaints and escalating all issues to Group Head/Deputy Group Head promptly
• Perform duties assigned by the Group Head or Management and to cover duties and responsibilities of staff in the event of an emergency/crisis

Requirements

• Graduate, preferably in Banking & Finance
• Sound knowledge of UCP, ISBP, URC, ISP, URDG
• At least 5-7 years of trade operations experience covering all imports and exports products
• Self-starter who can work effectively in a team setting, and serve as a deputy team lead
• Candidates with lesser relevant experience may be considered for the senior analyst role, as an individual contributor.
• Ability to manage daily operations with strong risk awareness, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal skills, decisive in communications
• Resilient and flexible in challenging circumstances