Senior Analyst, Structured Trade Finance - Trade Operations

The Japan Research Institute, Limited (Singapore Branch); Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMBC Singapore is seeking a Senior Analyst in Structured Trade Finance to manage daily trade transactions, perform pre-processing checks and ensure timely processing within SLAs.

You will apply knowledge of UCP, ISBP and URC, work with clients and stakeholders on transaction statuses, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining strong risk awareness.

The role requires a university degree in Banking & Finance or related discipline and 3–5 years of experience in structured trade.

Qualifications

• University graduate with preference in Banking & Finance or related disciplines.
• Good understanding of UCP, ISBP, URC.
• 3–5 years of structured trade experience for imports/exports.
• Self-starter; works well in a team.
• Good risk awareness, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and decisive communication.
• Resilient and flexible in challenging circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Process daily trade transactions within service level agreements.
• Pre-processing review of customers’ submissions and documentary checks.
• Adhere to regulatory, bank policies, guidelines, controls and compliance requirements.
• Complete daily reconciliation activities and prepare reports to internal stakeholders and/or customers.
• Liaise with client and stakeholders on updating transaction statuses and address queries.
• Contribute to process improvements and other projects as allocated.

Education

University degree in Banking & Finance or related

Job description

SMBC Singapore is seeking a Senior Analyst in Structured Trade Finance to manage daily trade transactions, perform pre-processing checks and ensure timely processing within SLAs.

You will apply knowledge of UCP, ISBP and URC, work with clients and stakeholders on transaction statuses, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining strong risk awareness.

The role requires a university degree in Banking & Finance or related discipline and 3–5 years of experience in structured trade.