Trade Finance Operations

Role overview

This position sits within Singapore Operations and supports a mix of trade finance, loans, guarantees, and a smaller volume of remittance-related work. The role is focused on accurate processing, strong controls, compliance, and high-quality service delivery across end-to-end operations.

What you'll do

• Oversee and control the review of customer trade and loan transaction documents, with the goal of reducing errors.
• Examine and manage documentation needed for the bank’s credit facilities.
• Review customer loan paperwork and raise issues where non-compliance is identified.
• Track credit facilities and usage limits to ensure proper control.
• Follow the full workflow closely so transactions are completed quickly and service standards remain high.
• Ensure adherence to internal bank policies as well as applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the execution of both international and domestic anti-money laundering checks.
• Prepare local regulatory submissions, internal reports, and other ad hoc reports as required.
• Scan and send trade finance documents by email.
• Process trade finance loans, letters of credit, and guarantees.
• Arrange funding for loan drawdowns and rollovers.
• Verify and update customer records in Midas, including authorised signatories, directors, and beneficial owners where needed.
• Download Swift AMH messages for operational follow-up.
• Work with counterparties to resolve unreconciled Nostro items.
• Review Midas system transactions and perform reconciliations.

Experience and qualifications

The role calls for 6 to 8 years of practical experience in trade finance, loan administration, or guarantees. A Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Banking, Business Administration, International Trade, Finance, or a related field is required.

Knowledge and skills

You should be familiar with UCP600 and ISBP, and be capable of handling full sets of import and export documentation, including letter of credit-related checking, financing, discounting, advising, collection, and SBLC processes. Strong familiarity with Singapore banking regulations, reporting systems, and banking practices is important. Solid Word and Excel skills are essential.

Language and working style

Excellent written and spoken English is required. Ability to speak Mandarin is preferred. The ideal candidate communicates well, works carefully and methodically, and stays customer-focused. You should be comfortable working in a multicultural environment, able to operate independently, self-driven, collaborative, and resilient under pressure.