Job Responsibilities
Trade Management & Governance
- Contribute to the execution and administration of trade finance transactions
- Assist in delivering superior customer service and achieving operational excellence
- Execute and administer trade finance transactions, ensuring full accuracy and timeliness in processing
- Manage documentation and records related to trade finance operations, including credit agreements and compliance materials etc.
- Support KYC related and transaction screening processes to meet regulatory requirements
- Coordinate with internal departments such as legal, compliance, treasury and operations to facilitate transaction flow and resolve operational issues
- Monitor transaction status and follow up on outstanding items to ensure completion
- Assist in preparing internal reports and maintaining operational databases
- Respond to client and internal inquiries related to trade finance services with professionalism and efficiency
- Contribute to continuous improvement of operational workflows and internal controls
- Perform other administrative and support duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
- 3 to 5 years of experience in trade finance, preferably with exposure to Financial Institution (FI) clients and middle office functions
- Solid understanding of trade finance products, market trends, and regulatory requirements in the APAC region
- Strong coordination and communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments and regions
- Proficiency in English; Japanese language skills are a plus
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Experience in supporting sales initiatives by optimizing FI and corporate credit limits to drive revenue growth
- Familiarity with KYC processes and transaction screening for FI-driven loans and secondary trade finance transactions
- Skilled in handling customer service requests and internal processes related to trade finance
- Capable of originating potential deals in collaboration with Marketing Managers
- Commitment to delivering high-quality client service and supporting internal business functions related to SCF products and services
- Flexibility to perform other ad hoc duties as assigned