AVP, Team Lead, Transaction Services-Trade Operations, Institutional Banking

AVP, Team Lead, Transaction Services-Trade Operations, Institutional Banking Group Operations (IBGO), Group Operations - (WD74559)

Business Function

Group Operations 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 Operations, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

• 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.
• Perform check in with team members

• Minimum 5-8 years of Trade Finance experience with relevant capability in people management and leading 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.