366 Trade Finance Analyst jobs in Singapore

Functional Business Analysts x 2 (Trade Finance) – 1-year renewable contract
About the Role:
We are seeking a Trade Finance Functional Business Analyst (FBA) to support our banking client’s Trade Finance and Supply Chain operations. This role sits within the Trade Finance domain and will be responsible for analyzing business needs, ensuring smooth operation of trade finance systems and processes, and acting as a liaison between operations teams and IT.
Key Responsibilities:
Gather, analyze, and document business requirements across trade finance and supply chain operations.
Work closely with product owners, operations teams, and IT to enhance or implement trade finance workflows and solutions.
Support day-to-day operational activities related to Letters of Credit (LC), Documentary Collections, Bank Guarantees, and Supply Chain Financing.
Participate in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) phases, define test cases, and support defect resolution.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of projects and enhancements.
Assist in system upgrades, migrations, or trade finance platform transitions (e.g., Bolero, SWIFT, or in-house trade platforms).
Provide functional support and training to users when needed.
Requirements:
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in
Trade Finance ,
Supply Chain Finance , and
Trade Operations
in a banking environment.
Strong understanding of trade products such as LC, Documentary Collections, Bank Guarantees, and Open Account Trade.
Familiarity with international trade rules and standards (e.g., UCP600, ISP98, URC522).
Experience working with banking systems and trade finance platforms.
Prior exposure to IT projects (business analysis, testing, or implementation) is
a plus , but not mandatory.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
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Job Title: Business Analyst (Trade Finance)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Business Analyst
to act as a trusted advisor between business and technology teams. This role focuses on managing business demands, defining high-level solutions, driving change implementation, and ensuring stable and sustainable business operations in the Trade Finance domain. The successful candidate will combine strong business domain knowledge with the ability to translate business needs into technology-enabled solutions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Stakeholder Relationship Management
Act as a trusted advisor for business demands requiring technology or operations enablement.
Prioritize business requests and co-create business roadmaps with business segments.
Support the Biz T&O Head in managing project pipelines, pre-project planning, and quarterly prioritization.
Foster strong relationships with business leaders, technology, and operational partners to drive effective business change.
2. High-Level Solutioning
Develop high-level solutions to illustrate feasibility in achieving target business outcomes.
Ensure alignment with organizational technology roadmaps and strategies, in consultation with enterprise architecture and technology teams.
Collaborate with business users and internal technology teams to define and analyze business requirements.
Initiate implementation planning, including business readiness for new processes and technical components.
3. Change Implementation Planning & Management
Scope and evaluate new initiatives, considering scalability, maintainability, cost, operations, and risk.
Work with cross-functional teams (BAs, architects, testing, BTS) to clarify requirements and deliver solutions.
Support user acceptance testing, review test scenarios, and resolve business-related issues.
Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies to ensure smooth delivery.
4. Managing RUN
Manage communication and updates to business stakeholders on critical incidents impacting operations.
Review system stability, responsiveness, and incident/problem tickets with business stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for BAU systems.
Monitor service level agreements (SLAs) and ensure timely resolution of gaps.
5. Sustainable Improvements
Build sustainable processes to measure business benefits and ensure resources are aligned with high-ROI initiatives.
Propose and implement system improvements by analyzing current practices and designing modifications.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or equivalent.
Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in banking or consulting.
Strong domain knowledge in
Trade Finance .
Solid understanding of banking operations, processes, and supporting technologies.
Proven experience in change management, project management, and business-technology alignment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process design skills.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
Resilient, proactive, and adaptable with the ability to thrive in ambiguity.
Experience in scoping and evaluating initiatives with consideration of scalability, maintainability, cost, and risk.
Key Skills
Trade Finance domain knowledge (preferred).
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Technical/IT-related knowledge and interest is an advantage.
Adaptable, eager to learn, and collaborative team player.
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Responsibilities
Act as a bridge between Trade Finance Operations, Business stakeholders, and Technology teams
Drive process reviews, workflow enhancements, and system improvements
Support trade-related projects and change initiatives from design through to implementation
Gather and translate requirements into clear business and functional specifications
Collaborate with technology teams on system upgrades, automation, and digitization
Requirements
Strong background in Trade Finance Operations (Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, etc.)
Exposure to business analysis, project management, or process change
Ability to work across teams and challenge the status quo with solutions-oriented thinking
Strong analytical skills with a passion for problem solving and innovation
Need to work closely with North Asia and would be nice to be mandarin speaking.
Please email your resume to Shereen Tan at for a confidential discussion.
EA License no: 16S8066 | Reg no.: R
Only successful candidates will be notified.
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We're looking for someone who not only understands the nuts and bolts of Trade Finance (Letters of Credit, Guarantees, Documentary Collections, etc.) but also has the drive to transform processes, partner with technology teams, and deliver impactful change.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Act as a bridge between Trade Finance Operations, Business stakeholders, and Technology teams
Drive process reviews, workflow enhancements, and system improvements
Support trade-related projects and change initiatives from design through to implementation
Gather and translate requirements into clear business and functional specifications
Collaborate with technology teams on system upgrades, automation, and digitization
REQUIREMENTS
Strong background in Trade Finance Operations (Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, etc.)
Exposure to business analysis, project management, or process change
Ability to work across teams and challenge the status quo with solutions-oriented thinking
Strong analytical skills with a passion for problem solving and innovation
Need to work closely with North Asia and would be nice to be mandarin speaking.
Please email your resume to Shereen Tan at for a confidential discussion.
EA License no: 16S8066 | Reg no.: R
Only successful candidates will be notified.
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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

• Perform daily name screening alert clearance
• Review/investigate Trade manual screening alerts and red flag escalated by trade processing team for potential sanction violations in accordance with SMBC policies.
• Ensure that review and investigation conclusions are adequately and properly documented for regulatory/audit level review.
• Coordinate and/or prepare the required management information reporting data as applicable
• Investigate and report discrepancies and irregularities arising from transactions, system failure, etc and resolve issues including handling stakeholder's complaints and escalating all issues to Group Head / Deputy Group Head promptly.
• Other tasks as assigned by Group Head / Team Lead

Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• Able to link diverse information to build a full picture and spot inconsistencies
• Possesses knowledge of MAS regulation on AML and Sanctions requirements including KYC, Screening.
• Strong team player
• Good communications skills, hands on, independent and proactive in carrying out investigation on customers and/or transactions. Able to work with front office and back office

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Finance Trainee. As a key member of the finance department, you will play a vital role in assisting with financial analysis, preparing financial documents, and creating financial models.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and have a basic knowledge of financial statements and investment principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with budget analysis and financial forecasting.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations to communicate findings to the team.
• Conduct research on investment managers and trends.
• Track and monitor existing and prospective investments.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to interpret complex data and analyze trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Brief knowledge of financial statements, investment principles, and financial planning.

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about finance and want to develop their skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.

About Us

Business Function
Group Operations enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, people capability and innovation. In Group Operations, we manage the majority of the Bank’s operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through multiple banking delivery channels.
Responsibilities
Processing and handling Trade Finance products (Import/Export/SBLC issuance)
Ensure all transactions and tasks assigned are carried out in accordance with the operating and compliance procedures
Ensure smooth processing of day to day transactions within stipulated Service Level Agreement
Ensure assigned operations duties are duly performed
Ensure adherence to Department SOP, Bank’s policies and guidelines
Perform trade sanctions screening, LLI checks, IMB checks, identifying red flags and escape as per Bank’s procedures
Timely escalation of operational risks incidents
Be customer centric and manage queries from clients effectively and provide solutions and or recommendations on trade finance matters
Liaison with clients on unclear instructions and obtain proper documentation before execution
Manage daily work flow to meet and exceed client expectations
Identify areas for process improvement
Achieve to meet Goals Setting (KPI)
Participate in ad-hoc projects and assignments
Participate in assigned UAT and LV for system enhancement and implementation
Conduct transaction monitoring, follow-up on end to end process handling for structured deals and provide regular status updates to STMO (Structured Trade Middle Office)
Work closely with STMO, BU, GTS and other stakeholders on the daily transactions
Filling and archival of bills
Perform DHL courier manifest and enveloping
Requirements
Degree holders with at least 3 to 5 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 effectively, independently and 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
Conversant & competent in application of UCP600, ISBP, URC522, ISP98, URR725 and Incoterms.
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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We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the professional advantages of a dynamic environment that supports your development and recognises your achievements.
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About Us:
From business process re-engineering to global business expansion for Japanese corporations, ABeam Consulting has served our clients through more than 40 years of growth. With our vision of being the No. 1 global consulting firm from Asia, ABeam Consulting helps our clients take on the challenge of business transformation. With 4,400 consultants in Japan, and 3,100 in overseas offices concentrated in Asia, our 7,500 consultants and global alliance partners provide truly comprehensive services.
Responsibilities:
Analyze user correction logs by extracting and consolidating data from ClearTrade and vendor systems.
Preprocess raw data by document type and field to support validation and deeper analysis.
Work closely with operations teams to understand the root causes of corrections.
Classify corrections into categories such as necessary (for ML training) or unnecessary (potential rule improvements).
Summarize findings in clear, actionable formats for both vendor and user feedback.
Collaborate with business users to understand operational logic and intent behind correction patterns.
Coordinate with vendors to share insights and recommend improvements to machine learning or rule-based systems.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of analysis progress and decision rationales.
Provide regular updates, issue logs, and recommended action plans to senior stakeholders.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in any field.
Familiarity with Trade Finance processes and documents (e.g., L/Cs, invoices, shipping documents).
Minimum 3 years’ experience in data analysis, preferably in banking/financial services.
Ability to handle and interpret large data sets, especially operational or system log data.
Proficient in English (written & verbal), with excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders.
Excellent stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, and analytical thinking.
Experience working with AIOCR systems or trade finance automation tools is a plus.
Why Join Us
At ABeam Consulting, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, and helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering a supportive and empowering work environment. With a presence in multiple countries and a diverse range of clients, ABeam Consulting offers an exciting and dynamic workplace for individuals looking to build a career in consulting. ABeam Consulting has also recently joined SAP’s regional strategic partner initiative as their first regional partner in the region and has also been recognized by UiPath as a Diamond Partner in providing RPA solutions. With such accolades, we aim to continue driving enterprise and digital transformation initiatives in order to transform the way people work and communicate in the digital age. In addition, our industry team is working tirelessly in order to bring more solutions to the banking and finance sector.
We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our finance team. This role will work alongside an Accounts Executive, complementing their day-to-day transactional scope with more technical and analytical accounting practices.

The Accountant will be expected to act as a finance business partner — helping the company connect financial data with strategy, support decision-making, and provide insights that guide planning and resource allocation.

This role goes beyond the traditional view of accounting. We value fresh perspectives and welcome applications from individuals who demonstrate strong analytical thinking and eagerness to learn, as well as experienced candidates who bring proven expertise.