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dbs.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com
Singapore - Central
Banking
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- Process and handle Trade Finance products, including Import LC, Export LC, SBLC issuance, amendments, settlements, and related transactions.
- Ensure all transactions are processed in accordance with established operating procedures, regulatory requirements, and bank policies.
- Meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs) by ensuring timely and accurate processing of daily transactions.
- Perform trade compliance and risk control checks, including sanctions screening, IMB checks, LLI checks, and identification of suspicious activities or red flags.
- Escalate operational risk incidents, exceptions, and compliance concerns promptly in accordance with established procedures.
- Review client instructions, liaise with customers on discrepancies or incomplete documentation, and obtain the necessary supporting documents prior to execution.
- Deliver high-quality client service by managing inquiries effectively and providing appropriate solutions and guidance on trade finance matters.
- Monitor and manage daily workflow to achieve operational efficiency and exceed client expectations.
- Conduct transaction monitoring and end-to-end follow-up of structured trade transactions, providing regular status updates to Structured Trade Middle Office (STMO).
- Collaborate closely with STMO, Business Units (BU), Global Transaction Services (GTS), and other stakeholders to ensure seamless transaction processing and issue resolution.
- Ensure adherence to departmental SOPs, internal controls, compliance requirements, and governance standards.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency, and risk reduction.
- Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Live Verification (LV), and system enhancement initiatives to support technology and process transformation.
- Support ad-hoc projects, business initiatives, and departmental assignments as required.
- Maintain proper filing, document retention, and archival of trade documents and transaction records.
- Perform operational administrative duties, including DHL courier manifest preparation and document dispatch.
Requirements
- Graduate from a recognized university and/or 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 independently and as 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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- Employer
- dbs.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com
- Location
- Singapore - Central
- Structured address
- Singapore - Central
- Category
- Banking
- Base salary
- Not disclosed
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- Reference
- WD89336
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