Trade Finance Operations Specialist – Banking (Import & Export)

GREENLANE PRIVATE LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm in Singapore is looking for a Trade Finance Specialist to manage end-to-end processing of Import & Export Bills transactions. This role ensures compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while assisting customers. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in trade finance products. Strong communication skills and meticulousness are required. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals seeking to advance their careers in a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in handling all trade finance products.
• Good understanding of AML checking related to trade transactions.
• Able to process remittance transactions like MT202, MT103.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper processing of Trade Finance transactions.
• Process remittance transactions and customer queries.
• Prepare reports and assist in operations manual updates.

Skills

Trade Finance products knowledge

AML checking knowledge

Communication skills

Meticulousness

Education

Bachelor degree or higher qualification

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established bank with a strong regional and international presence, is seeking a Trade Finance Specialist to join their Operations team. This role manages end-to-end processing of Import & Export Bills transactions to ensure operational compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while supporting customers and contributing to process improvements.

Responsibilities

• To ensure proper processing of Trade Finance transactions according to the procedures set out in the operational manual, thoroughly checking the supporting documents, obtaining approval of transactions, input trade transactions in system, passing the relevant accounting entries if any.
• To process remittance transactions, i.e. MT202, MT103, MEPS008, MEPS009 etc.
• To respond professionally to existing and potential customer’s queries on products and services.
• To keep proper records of trade finance transactions and ensure all transaction documents are filed in order.
• To construct SWIFT messages for relevant Trade Finance products and Services.
• To promptly discuss with or seek advice from superiors regarding handling of exceptions of Trade Finance transactions or any other duties
• To prepare daily reports, monthly report, MAS and adhoc reports of Trade Finance transactions.
• To assist in updating of existing Import & Export Bills Operations Manual.
• To ensure all outstanding or pending transaction are followed up closely.
• Participate for any system enhancement / testing/ projects/BCP assigned.
• To retrieve all incoming SWIFT message, record the SWIFT Incoming Register and distribute to appropriate parties actions
• Acknowledgement receipt of IEB incoming SWIFT and distribution of daily transaction.
• Process customer internet banking.
• Perform loan processing / administration duties in fix deposit and corporate loan (syndication/ bilateral loan, loan booking, etc.), personal loan, safekeeping of original documents and collaterals.
• Handle and process daily treasury settlement and clearing transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or higher qualification
• Minimum 3 years of experience in handling all trade finance products, i.e. L/C , L/G, collections, invoice financing , bill discounting, forfeiting, etc
• Good understanding and knowledge of AML checking related to trade transactions
• Able to process remittance transactions, i.e. MT202, MT103, MEPS008, MEPS009 etc.
• Basic knowledge of accounting entry and reporting.
• Must be meticulous, careful, positive and full of responsibility
• Mature with good communication skills and must be able to work independently

About Us

Greenlane is a recruiting firm based in Singapore, specializing in banking, trading, tech, and other industries.

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