SMBC

Senior Analyst, Structured Trade Finance

SMBC · Singapore

Financial Services · 10,001+ employees

Jul 29
Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time Singapore
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About the role

Process daily trade transactions accurately while ensuring strict adherence to regulatory and bank policies. Perform documentary checks, manage reconciliations, and liaise with stakeholders to address transaction queries and support process improvements.

What they look for

Structured trade finance Trade transactions Documentary checks Reconciliation Regulatory compliance Risk awareness Analytical skills Problem-solving UCP ISBP URC Import trade Export trade Process improvement Interpersonal skills

Requirements

Requires a university degree in Banking & Finance or a related discipline. Candidates must have 3-5 years of structured trade experience and a strong understanding of UCP, ISBP, and URC standards.

Full description

SMBC first opened its doors for business in Singapore in 1963. The Singapore branch was established as our hub in Asia Pacific outside of Japan in 2008 to support the growth and expansion of our customers in and across the region.

SMBC Singapore provides a comprehensive range of wholesale banking solutions as a full commercial bank in Singapore.

In 2023, we are honored to celebrate 60 years of business excellence in Singapore, the heart of our business in Asia Pacific. We continue to embark on our journey with our stakeholders towards a sustainable future.

Responsibilities

  • Process daily trade transactions in a timely and accurate manner within service level agreement
  • Perform pre-processing review of customers’ submissions and conduct documentary checks
  • Ensure that regulatory, bank’s policies, guidelines, control and compliance requirements are strictly adhered to
  • Complete daily reconciliation activities and prepare reports to internal stakeholders and/or customers
  • Liaise with client and relevant stake holders on updating transaction statuses and support addressing transaction related queries
  • Contribute to various process improvements and other projects as allocated

Requirements

  • University graduate with a preference in Banking & Finance or related disciplines
  • Good understanding of UCP, ISBP, URC
  • At least 3-5 years of strucutred trade experience, covering imports and exports trade products
  • Self-starter who can work effectively in a team setting
  • Ability to manage daily operations with strong risk awareness, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good interpersonal skills, decisive in communications
  • Resilient and flexible in challenging circumstances