Vice President, Middle Office | Singapore, SG

China CITIC Bank International Limited (SG Branch); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank is seeking a Senior Manager for Trade and Commodity Finance to oversee risk analysis and manage client transactions. The role involves extensive collaboration with front office teams and requires over 10 years of relevant experience in a reputable international commodity bank. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of middle office and/or back-office experience in a reputable International Commodity bank.
• Hands-on experience in collateral management and risk assessment.
• Strong knowledge of Trade Finance products (UCP600, ISBP, ISP, URDG).

Responsibilities

• Perform independent transactional risk analysis and manage structured facilities.
• Participate in credit reviews and support Relationship Managers.
• Monitor Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio and conduct margin calls.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Collateral Management

Trade Finance Knowledge

Transaction Monitoring

Education

University degree in Banking and Finance, Accounting or related disciplines

Tools

Collateral Management System

Job description

• Responsible for administering, monitoring and managing structured and unstructured facilities of Trade and Commodity Finance for all commodities clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform independent transactional risk analysis (such as performance risk, collateral evaluation, review of contracts, etc.) with reference to the approved credit facilities.
• Participate in discussion with Front office on client’s modus operandi, trade flow, during credit review and support the Relationship Managers in the structuring of the business.
• Client contact and liaison with Operations to ensure smooth execution of the transactions.
• Manage the supporting collaterals for Structured Inventory Financing under CMA and follow up with payment instruments. Follow up with monitoring requirements to ensure successful end-to-end transaction completion.
• Liaise with internal department, customers for cash collateral movement/top up, monitor transaction flow including update of spreadsheet used to monitor client’s collateral, follow up of master LC, export proceeds, tracking goods movement, collateral value to ensure smooth turnaround of transaction.
• Monitor Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio to ensure that it is not breached and conduct margin call whenever necessary.
• Perform Mark to Market (MTM) valuation and monitor cash collateral requirements.
• Perform onsite visits to storage tanks/warehouses locally or overseas when necessary.
• Keep abreast of market price movement and highlight any adverse market news to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Head Office on the middle office setup and model and to train and impart knowledge to junior staff the daily functions of a middle office.
• Assist with the trade finance operations work as and when necessary.
• Perform any tasks / duties as assigned by Department Head / Management from time to time.
• Perform AML name screening on documents received and vessel movement checking.

Job Requirements

• University graduate in Banking and Finance, Accounting or related disciplines.
• At least 10 years of middle office and/or back-office experience working in a reputable International Commodity bank with exposures in handling a diverse portfolio of Energy, Hard, Metal and Soft commodities.
• Hands on experience in collateral management, risk assessment and transactional monitoring.
• Strong technical Trade Finance products knowledge and familiar with UCP600, ISBP, ISP, URDG, URC, URR etc.
• Familiar with Collateral Management System.

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