Trade Finance Operations Specialist

5 days ago


Singapore DBS Bank Limited Full time
Job Description

**About the Role**

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Trade Finance Operations Specialist to join our Institutional Banking Group Operations team at DBS Bank Limited. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for processing and handling Trade Finance products, ensuring smooth transaction processing, and providing excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process and handle Trade Finance products, including Import/Export/SBLC issuance, in accordance with operating and compliance procedures.
  • 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.
  • 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 work-flow 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 minimum 2 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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