Senior Trade Finance Operations & Risk Lead

sumitomo mitsui banking corporation singapore branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Singapore Branch is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee trade finance operations and reporting, manage offshore service delivery, and strengthen controls across the function.

You will drive risk governance, AML/compliance SME support, and data analytics initiatives, while guiding team development and delivering service improvements to meet regulatory requirements and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Proactive self-starter able to manage multiple tasks.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills.
• Thorough understanding of trade transactions control and reporting standards.
• Ability to devise strategies and deliver value-added support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trade finance operations and reporting for accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage offshore operations, ensure SLA adherence and quality.
• Strengthen controls through monitoring, reconciliation, and risk mitigation.
• Lead risk and governance, ensuring regulatory and audit compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and digitization to boost efficiency.
• Manage operational incidents and remediation with root cause analysis.
• Provide SME support on risk, AML, compliance, and process design.
• Develop data analytics and productivity reporting for insights.
• Enhance customer service by managing stakeholder communication and inquiries.
• Lead team development, succession planning, and resilience initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Trade finance controls

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Singapore Branch is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee trade finance operations and reporting, manage offshore service delivery, and strengthen controls across the function.

You will drive risk governance, AML/compliance SME support, and data analytics initiatives, while guiding team development and delivering service improvements to meet regulatory requirements and client expectations.