Trade Finance Operations Specialist — AML & Compliance

OCBC Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Flexible benefits

Community initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

OCBC Group in Singapore is seeking a Trade Finance Operations Officer to manage daily trade finance transactions in a 100% on-site role at Tampines. You will perform independent checks on LC documents, resolve discrepancies, and ensure AML compliance while maintaining accurate records and end-of-day reconciliations.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in trade finance operations, solid LC rules knowledge, and experience with AML/TBML screening.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in trade finance operations.
• Strong knowledge of LC rules (UCP600, ISP98, ISBP, URR725) and trade finance products.
• Familiarity with commodities trade LCs and SWIFT message types preferred.
• Experience in AML, risk, and TBML screening.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently and in teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, discretion, and integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and supervise daily trade finance transactions, including independent checks on Import/Export documents under Letters of Credit (LC).
• Resolve document discrepancies and liaise with customers on rectifications.
• Follow up on acceptances, payments, dishonoured documents, and issue rebuttals as needed.
• Record transactions accurately and manage dispatch and day-end reconciliation.
• Review trade finance documents for AML risks and conduct detailed transaction analysis.
• Perform AML screening using relevant tools; escalate suspicious findings.
• Collaborate with compliance on risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML regulations and sanctions.
• Lead and train staff, promote teamwork, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Deliver excellent customer service and provide technical support.

Skills

3+ years experience

LC rules knowledge

SWIFT message types

AML risk screening

TBML screening

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OCBC Group in Singapore is seeking a Trade Finance Operations Officer to manage daily trade finance transactions in a 100% on-site role at Tampines. You will perform independent checks on LC documents, resolve discrepancies, and ensure AML compliance while maintaining accurate records and end-of-day reconciliations.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in trade finance operations, solid LC rules knowledge, and experience with AML/TBML screening.