Total 3 transaction attorney job vacancies in islandwide

Business Function

Group Technology and Operations (T&O) enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group T&O, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Trade LC Advising processor, digital Imaging Team and Trade Counter via 2 locations in terms of resource management, training and daily BAU challenges, if any.
• To process and / or check Trade Finance Letter of Credit (LC) Advising / Confirmation transactions to ensure compliance to UCP rules, industrial standards, and internal bank policies.
• Ensure SOPs and existing / new controls are in place and adhere to by operating teams.
• Assist to review and check the export LC to ensure that terms and conditions are acceptable and workable for LC confirmation.
• Ensure Trade documentations and it's on-going processes are compliance to UCP rules, ISP98 rules, anti-money laundering guidelines, terrorist financing and sanctions regulations, and other related internal policies.
• Work with and supervise with team members to achieve daily tasks assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, external clients and internal stakeholders
• Review and opine on New Product / Processing involving / impacting LC advising Team, Digital Imaging Team and counter service Team.
• Assist to identify irregularities and red flag items in the export LC for approval.

Requirement

• Minimum 5-8 years of Trade Finance experience with relevant capability in people management and leadin a team.
• Excellent understanding of UCP rules, ISP98 rules, Anti-Money Laundering Guidelines, and Terrorist Financing and Sanction Regulations.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Meticulous and detailed oriented
• Capable to work effectively under pressure and tight deadline.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements.

Business Function

Group Technology and Operations (T&O) enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group T&O, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Responsibilities

• Processing and handling Trade Finance products (Import/Export/SBLC issuance).
• Ensure all transactions and tasks assigned are carried out in accordance with the operating and compliance procedures.
• Ensure smooth processing of day-to-day transactions within stipulated Service Level Agreement.
• Ensure assigned operations duties are duly performed.
• Ensure adherence to Department SOP, Bank’s policies and guidelines.
• Perform trade sanctions screening, LLI checks, IMB checks, identifying red flags and escalate as per Bank’s procedures.
• Timely escalation of operational risks incidents.
• Be customer centric and manage queries from clients effectively and provide solutions and or recommendations on trade finance matters.
• Liaison with clients on unclear instructions and obtain proper documentation before execution.
• Manage daily workflow to meet and exceed client expectations.
• Identify areas for process improvement.
• Achieve to meet Goals Setting (KPI).
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and assignments.
• Participate in assigned UAT and LV for system enhancement and implementation.
• Conduct transaction monitoring, follow-up on end to end process handling for structured deals and provide regular status updates to STMO (Structured Trade Middle Office).
• Work closely with STMO, BU, GTS and other stakeholders on the daily transactions.
• Filling and archival of bills.
• Perform DHL courier manifest and enveloping.

Requirements

• Degree holder with at least 2 to 3 years working experience in the Trade Finance Operations within a bank, preferably in the Structured and Commodity finance environment.
• Client service oriented.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement on transaction monitoring and escalation of red flags.
• Proficient in SWIFT messages such as MT7xx, MT4xx, MT202 and MT103.
• Conversant and competent in application of URC522 and URR725.
• Good working knowledge of UCP600, ISBP, ISP98 and Incoterms would be an added advantage.
• Good working attitude and positive mindset.
• Ability to work effectively, independently and a team player.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the organization and demands of both internal and external stakeholders.
• Work cohesively to build alliances and partnerships with Structured Trade Middle Office (STMO), Regional Trade team, Business Units (RM and GTS) and other stakeholders.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.

Business Function

Group Technology and Operations (T&O) enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group T&O, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Responsibilities

• Process daily Trade Operations transactions of SG and AU import LC Issuance and handling of IBLC documents in accordance to the agreed service standards.
• Liaise and follow up with internal and external customers for instructions that are required to complete the transaction.
• Perform day end reconciliation of transactions.
• Handle customers' queries on respective products and services.
• Adhere to risks and control guidelines and policies.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree Holder with minimum 2-3 years experience in trade related banking operations.
• Hard-working, self-motivated and a strong team player.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Meticulous and detailed oriented.
• Capable to work effectively under pressure and tight deadline.
• Familiar with MS Office applications, such as Outlook, Excel, Words.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.

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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.