Job Purpose & Objectives
· Work in the Operations Middle Office team in Singapore which handles predominantly Trade Finance, Guarantees, Loans and some Remittances.
Key Responsibilities
· To handle customer enquiries regarding mainly trade finance transactions; liaise with counterparties regarding documents’ discrepancies after checking by Hub/ back office.
· Remit Trade Finance documents and processing of loans (mainly trade-related);
· Review of Midas system transactions and reconciliations;
· Prepare Guarantees Letters / fees invoices etc
· Funding for loan drawdown and rollover;
· Prepare instruction forms for Loans/Guarantees/Trade Finance for input by Hub;
· Setup/ create customer record in Midas and input all authorized signatories/ directors/ beneficiary owners;
· Check account opening forms and documents;
· Download SWIFT AMH messages;
· Perform market price checks and enquiry in Trade Finance Registry;
· Handle remittances & provide month-end bank statements to customers;
· Follow-up of unreconciled Nostro items with counterparties;
· Prepare reports as required for regulatory or internal purpose;
· Handle audit confirmation requests from customers;
· Assist on Worldcheck and FIRCO checks when required;
· Other duties that may be assigned as necessary.
Qualification & Experience
· Over 8 – 10 years hands-on experience in Trade Finance;
· Experience in Loan administration;
· Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Banking / International Trade / Business Administration / Finance or similar.
Knowledge & Skills
· UCP600 & ISBP knowledge required.
· Able to handle full set of Import/ Export documents including LC and all related document checking, financing, discounting, advising, collection, SBLC etc
· Good knowledge and familiar with Singapore banking regulations & practices and reporting requirements
· PC skills – words, excel etc
Language
· Fluent in written and spoken English. Ability to converse in Mandarin is preferred.
Other Skills (e.g. Interpersonal, Communication etc)
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
· Customer-oriented;
· Well-organized and meticulous/ keen eyes for details;
· Self-motivated and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
· Strong team player with ability to work independently;
· Ability to work under pressure.
Recruitment Process
The recruitment process would include personal interviews.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your full CV to [email protected]
