Trade Finance Team Lead

6 days ago

Singapore beBeeLeadership Full time $120,000 - $180,000

Our team plays a vital role in operational efficiency and quality. We are responsible for managing the majority of the bank's processes, inspiring to delight business partners through multiple delivery channels.

About The Role:
  • We are seeking an experienced leader to manage daily Trade Finance transactions authorization and provide second-level check
  • The ideal candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, analyze Department processes to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency
  • Execute strategic planning on team resources for optimal and operational efficiency
  • Establish duty rosters for processors and authorizers, allocate and distribute Ready-to-process transactions to respective processors at the beginning of the day
  • Monitor and perform controls on entries reconciliation, investigation, and follow-up on ad-hoc matters
  • Responsible for identifying and making right decisions to resolve operational issues and ensure timely escalation to Section Head of STO and HOD
  • Assist Section Head of STO in ad-hoc projects and ensure that assigned tasks are completed within stipulated time frames
  • Participate in assigned UAT and LV for system enhancement and implementation
  • Implement effective operational processes and procedures
  • Provide guidance and training to staff to ensure Department SOP, Bank's policies, and guidelines are strictly adhered to
  • Lead and motivate team to achieve set Goals (KPI)
Requirements:
  • Degree holder from a recognized University
  • Minimum 10 years working in Trade Finance Operations within a bank, with at least 3 years of experience in managing a team in the Structured and Commodity Finance environment covering all Trade Finance products
  • Good working attitude and positive mindset
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to changing needs of the organization and demands of both internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to make strategic planning for team resources and manage e-Performance
  • Have extensive knowledge in Trade Finance products and regulatory sanction requirements
  • Ability to work effectively and independently as an individual as well as in a team
  • Ability to coach and guide team to ensure Department SOP, Bank's policies, and guidelines are adhered to
  • Ability to develop, implement, and review policies and procedures
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment on transaction monitoring and escalation of red flags
  • Ability to leverage on MS Office applications (Excel, Words, PowerPoint)
  • Strong logical and problem-solving skills
  • Conversant & competent in application of UCP600, ISBP, URC522, ISP98, URR725, and Incoterms
  • Proficient in SWIFT messages such as MT7xx, MT4xx, PAC8, and PAC9
  • 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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