Senior Program Manager– Trade & Supply Chain Finance

We are looking for a seasoned Trade & Supply Chain Finance professional to lead complex, multi-country implementation projects across the APAC region. The ideal candidate brings deep domain expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of delivering digital transformation in transaction banking environments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead end-to-end delivery of Trade Finance and Supply Chain Finance application implementations across multiple APAC markets. Own the Target Operating Model (TOM) for trade and SCF products; drive fit-gap analysis, data migration, cutover strategy, and testing. Manage stakeholder relationships across regional and country teams, including bank product, operations, and technology functions. Conduct RFI/RFP preparation, requirement gathering, SWOT analysis, and vendor evaluation for digital SCF and lending systems. Coordinate with external partners including cloud infrastructure vendors, security vendors, and third-party system integrators. Drive pre-sales activities — application demos, client workshops, POCs, and commercial proposal support. Define and contribute to product roadmap strategy, including SWIFT standards, corporate messaging, and trade portal enhancements. Lead cross-functional teams across functional and technical workstreams, ensuring quality, timelines, and client satisfaction. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 20 years of experience in Trade Finance and/or Supply Chain Finance, within a banking, consulting, or fintech environment. Demonstrated experience managing multi-country implementations across APAC (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, etc.). Strong knowledge of trade instruments: Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, SCF platforms, inward/outward remittances, and reimbursement claims. Familiarity with UCP 600, URR, URC, ISBP, and SWIFT standards (MT700 series, MT798). Experience in vendor selection, change management, and cloud-based infrastructure rollouts (Azure or equivalent) is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present confidently to C-level stakeholders. EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, or a related field. Post-Graduate Diploma / MBA in Business Management or equivalent preferred. Certifications in Trade Finance (CDCS, CSDG) or Project Management (PMP, Prince2) are advantageous. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS Location: Singapore (Hybrid / Regional travel required) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Function: Consulting & Delivery Reports To: Regional Delivery Head Languages: English required DOMAIN & SKILLS Trade Finance | Supply Chain Finance | Letters of Credit | Bank Guarantees | SWIFT MT700/MT798 | UCP 600 / ISBP | Digital Transformation | RFI/RFP Management | TOM Design | Fit-Gap Analysis | Stakeholder Management | Cloud Infrastructure | Vendor Management | Project Delivery | APAC Banking | Pre-Sales Support WHY INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA Global fintech leader with presence across 62+ countries and 500+ clients worldwide. Work on marquee trade and SCF implementations for tier-1 banks across Asia Pacific. Collaborative, high-ownership culture with direct exposure to senior banking leadership. Competitive compensation, regional mobility, and continuous learning opportunities.