Vice President, Trade Product Manager

Hudson RPO Asia Pacific; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson RPO Asia Pacific is seeking an experienced Vice President, Trade Product Manager to lead trade finance product strategy for the bank across APAC from Singapore. You will drive development, commercialization, and market rollout of Documentary Trade and Open Account Trade solutions, working with regional stakeholders.

The role requires strong stakeholder influence in a matrix organization, superb communication, data-driven decision making, and a track record in trade product management

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of banking experience in Trade Finance, Transaction Banking, or related areas.
• Proven experience in Trade Product Management, preferably within an international or regional banking environment.
• Strong understanding of trade finance products, including Documentary Trade and Open Account Trade solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively within a matrix management structure.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience leveraging data to drive business decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and analytical tools.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, enhancement, and rollout of trade finance products across APAC markets.
• Support regional branches and subsidiaries in product implementation and commercialization initiatives.
• Drive business growth for Documentary Trade and Open Account Trade solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance product competitiveness and client experience.
• Develop and maintain product materials, training guides, and marketing collateral.
• Utilize data analytics and market intelligence to support trade finance initiatives.
• Collaborate with sales, operations, technology, compliance, and regional management to deliver objectives.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across multiple countries in a matrix organization.

Skills

Trade Product Management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

MS Office

Communication skills

English fluency

Tools

Analytical tools

Job description

A leading international bank with a strong presence across Asia-Pacific is seeking an experienced Vice President, Trade Product Manager to join its Transaction Banking team in Singapore.

This role offers the opportunity to drive trade finance product strategy, commercialization initiatives, and product development across multiple APAC markets while working closely with regional stakeholders and business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, enhancement, and rollout of trade finance products across APAC markets.
• Support regional branches and subsidiaries in product implementation, transaction execution, and commercialization initiatives.
• Drive business growth for both Documentary Trade and Open Account Trade solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies to enhance product competitiveness and client experience.
• Develop and maintain product materials, training guides, and marketing collateral for internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize data analytics and market intelligence to support trade finance business initiatives and promotional activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, operations, technology, compliance, and regional management to deliver strategic objectives.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across multiple countries within a matrix organization.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of banking experience within Trade Finance, Transaction Banking, or related areas.
• Proven experience in Trade Product Management, preferably within an international or regional banking environment.
• Strong understanding of trade finance products, including Documentary Trade and Open Account Trade solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively within a matrix management structure.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience leveraging data to drive business decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and analytical tools.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to influence trade finance strategy and product development.
• High visibility role with extensive stakeholder engagement across multiple markets.
• Career development within a well-established international banking platform.

Company Name: Hudson RPO (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Company EA Licence number: 18C9146; and Consultant's EA Personnel number: R26159563