Trade Finance Senior Officer

Transaction Processing Manage full lifecycle of LCs, SBLCs, guarantees, and documentary collections (issuance, advising, confirmation, amendment, transfer, claims, and discharge) Process trade financing: negotiation, discounting, acceptance, pre/post-shipment finance, supply chain finance, trust receipts, and factoring Execute cross-border and local remittances via SWIFT MT/MX formats; handle Nostro/Vostro settlements, interest/fee calculation, and booking Administer accounts, process amendments/cancellations, and perform reconciliation with general ledgers Document Examination Review documents against UCP 600, ISBP, URC 522, and LC terms Verify Bills of Lading, invoices, packing lists, insurance, and certificates for completeness and consistency Identify discrepancies, resolve issues with customers/banks, and decide on acceptance or rejection Compliance, Risk & Control Conduct sanctions, AML, and anti-financial crime screening using tools like World-Check One Review credit limits, facility validity, and collateral; flag high-risk and suspicious transactions Comply with MAS regulations, OFAC/UN/EU sanctions, and internal controls; follow Maker/Checker workflows and maintain audit trails SWIFT & System Operations Prepare, verify, and authorize SWIFT messages; input transactions into core banking systems Perform compliance and vessel/port checks; maintain secure digital/physical records and archives Customer & Stakeholder Support Advise corporate clients and correspondent banks on trade terms and procedures Provide status updates, settlement confirmations, and coordinate with other department such as Compliance Reporting Resolve operational issues and follow up on outstanding items Prepare management reports, support audits, regulatory submissions, and month-end closing Assist in process updates, automation, and system UAT; perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned Qualifications Diploma or higher in Banking, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields Prefer…