1,374 Trade Finance Manager jobs in Singapore

• Oversee the end-to-end Trade Finance Operations including LCs, Document Collections, Bill Discounting etc to ensure no lapses and help the business to achieve its overall business priorities and goals
• Oversee documentation and record-keeping to ensure audit trail for all Trade Finance transactions
• Ensure all transactions are processed in accordance to the Bank's AML/Sanctions Compliance policies
• Maintain and update internal policies relating to Trade Finance
• Liaise closely with internal (Compliance, Treasury, Risk) and external stakeholders (FIs, Clients) to ensure smooth trade flows and high level of customer satisfaction
• Lead, coach and mentor junior trade finance staff
• Report the Team's performance to Senior Management on a monthly basis
• Identify areas for process improvements and drive changes to ensure efficiency in processing trade finance transactions
• Identify and escalate any (potential) operational/regulatory inherent risks for it to be addressed and for further investigations
• Ensure good morale within the Team and build strong rapport with the individual Team members
• Ensure continuous improvement in the Team processes and a 'Growth' mindset within the Team
• Ensure that the Team comply with all internal and external guidelines and policies and regulatory requirements
• Adhere to Bank's Code of Conduct and help to drive Bank culture
• Be the overall liaising party pertaining to Business Continuity Plan for Trade Finance Products

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in trade finance or international banking, including 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
• Various and extensive understanding on documentary letter of credit and trade finance structure is required for accurate document checks.
• A sincere attitude and friendly personality are required to coach team members and pursue a sound organizational culture
• Proficiency in Korean is recommended to facilitate smooth communication with the Head Office in Korea and to effectively understand its policies

As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Overall purpose of job: Perform and supervise daily Pre & Post Processing/KL UPC processing transactions of the section. Ensure all transaction received are scanned to KL UPC for processing as per the Service Level indicators (SLI). Also ensure excellent customer service and risk controls are within the established Guidelines/Procedures.

Main activities / tasks (Principal accountabilities):

• Plan, Manage and Control Day-to-Day Activities.
• Ensure that day-to-day operations of the Section is done correctly and promptly.
• Adhere to Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Procedures/Guidelines.
• Monitor activities to ensure quality results.
• Handle, document and resolve all exceptions expeditiously.
• Resolve problems and make appropriate decisions.
• Monitor and follow up for outstanding/pending transactions.
• Receive and acknowledgment all Application, Instructions, Documents from Service Counter
• Day end reconciliation of item received vs items scanned/processed.
• Cover the duties of AM/BO whenever the need arises.

• Prepare for contingency in the event of staff shortage and absence.

• Develop, Motivate and Lead Staff.

• Provide quality training and guidance for staff to raise competency and adaptability to changes.

• Display good work ethics and attitude to foster a high-performance culture and teamwork.

• Ensure Quality Customer Service.

• Understand needs of internal and external customers to ensure quality customer service at all times.
• Ensure customers are attended to promptly and professionally.
• Inculcate good customer service culture to all staff.

• Provide technical advice to both internal and external customers.

• Institute Continuous Process Improvements.

• Identify suitable areas/work for improvement to increase productivity.

• Review all processes with staff for improvement.

• Manage Loss, Risks and Costs.

• Identify, understand and manage risks and to take necessary steps to contain and/or minimize them.

• General.

• Perform other tasks as may be assigned by Supervisor.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as a high level of discretion and integrity
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications/ IT savvy would be an advantage

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Overview
Responsible for the completion of initial definition of the project, including initial definition of project including defining scope, expected timelines, business case, budget construction, submission, approval, and identification of project sponsor.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the completion of initial definition of the project, including initial definition of project including defining scope, expected timelines, business case, budget construction, submission, approval, and identification of project sponsor.
Work with PMO to ensure appropriate Program Management and Project & Change Management Frameworks are integrated into the project planning.
Complete full analysis of the project to ensure that all governance framework is embedded within the project & strictly adhered to.
Effective project stakeholder management and ensure appropriate resource planning is undertaken at the start of each initiative.
Requirements
Ensure that appropriate project resources are involved in the initiatives including technology, business units and project resources.
Active and accurate communication to ensure all stakeholders are kept updated, allowing for timely interventions/ mitigations as required.
Leading the change through all stages from requirement gathering to implementation.
Collaborating with development teams, testing teams and departments, as well as incorporating user feedback.
Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements.
Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirement.
Project Manager with Trade Finance Experience
4+ years of experience on Trade Finance (Wholesale Credit and Loans Experience)
Must have 7+ years of experience in Project Management
Benefits
Great Work Culture
Includes comprehensive insurance for self and family. Includes Specialist and Dental Coverage.
Includes Standard Annual and Sick Leave
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the completion of initial definition of the project, including defining scope, expected timelines, business case, budget construction, submission, approval, and identification of project sponsor.
Work with PMO to ensure appropriate Program Management and Project & Change Management Frameworks are integrated into the project planning.
Complete full analysis of the project to ensure that all governance framework is embedded within the project & strictly adhered to.
Effective project stakeholder management and ensure appropriate resource planning is undertaken at the start of each initiative.
Requirements
Ensure that appropriate project resources are involved in the initiatives including technology, business units and project resources.
Active and accurate communication to ensure all stakeholders are kept updated, allowing for timely interventions/ mitigations as required.
Leading the change through all stages from requirement gathering to implementation.
Collaborating with development teams, testing teams and departments, as well as incorporating user feedback.
Ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements.
Prioritizing initiatives based on business needs and requirement.
Project Manager with Trade Finance Experience.
4+ years of experience on Trade Finance (Wholesale Credit and Loans Experience).
Must have 7+ years of experience in Project Management.
Benefits
Great Work Culture.
Includes comprehensive insurance for self and family. Includes Specialist and Dental Coverage.
Includes Standard Annual and Sick Leave.
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Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end Trade Finance Operations including LCs, Document Collections, Bill Discounting etc to ensure no lapses and help the business to achieve its overall business priorities and goals
• Oversee documentation and record-keeping to ensure audit trail for all Trade Finance transactions
• Ensure all transactions are processed in accordance to the Bank’s AML/Sanctions Compliance policies
• Maintain and update internal policies relating to Trade Finance
• Liaise closely with internal (Compliance, Treasury, Risk) and external stakeholders (FIs, Clients) to ensure smooth trade flows and high level of customer satisfaction
• Lead, coach and mentor junior trade finance staff
• Report the Team’s performance to Senior Management on a monthly basis
• Identify areas for process improvements and drive changes to ensure efficiency in processing trade finance transactions
• Identify and escalate any (potential) operational/regulatory inherent risks for it to be addressed and for further investigations
• Ensure good morale within the Team and build strong rapport with the individual Team members
• Ensure continuous improvement in the Team processes and a ‘Growth’ mindset within the Team
• Ensure that the Team comply with all internal and external guidelines and policies and regulatory requirements
• Adhere to Bank’s Code of Conduct and help to drive Bank culture
• Be the overall liaising party pertaining to Business Continuity Plan for Trade Finance Products

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 8 years of experience in trade finance or international banking, including 2-3 years in a supervisory role
• Various and extensive understanding on documentary letter of credit and trade finance structure is required for accurate document checks
• A sincere attitude and friendly personality are required to coach team members and pursue a sound organizational culture
• Proficiency in Korean is recommended to facilitate smooth communication with the Head Office in Korea and to effectively understand its policies

Overview
As Singapore's longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.
Today, we're on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia's leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.
We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.
Your Opportunity Starts Here.
Overall purpose of job
Overall purpose of job:
Perform and supervise daily Pre & Post Processing/KL UPC processing transactions of the section. Ensure all transaction received are scanned to KL UPC for processing as per the Service Level indicators (SLI). Also ensure excellent customer service and risk controls are within the established Guidelines/Procedures.
Main activities / tasks (Principal accountabilities)
Plan, Manage and Control Day-to-Day Activities.
Ensure that day-to-day operations of the Section is done correctly and promptly.
Adhere to Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Procedures/Guidelines.
Monitor activities to ensure quality results.
Handle, document and resolve all exceptions expeditiously.
Resolve problems and make appropriate decisions.
Monitor and follow up for outstanding/pending transactions.
Receive and acknowledgment all Application, Instructions, Documents from Service Counter
Day end reconciliation of item received vs items scanned/processed.
Cover the duties of AM/BO whenever the need arises.
Prepare for contingency in the event of staff shortage and absence.
Develop, Motivate and Lead Staff.
Provide quality training and guidance for staff to raise competency and adaptability to changes.
Display good work ethics and attitude to foster a high-performance culture and teamwork.
Ensure Quality Customer Service.
Understand needs of internal and external customers to ensure quality customer service at all times.
Ensure customers are attended to promptly and professionally.
Inculcate good customer service culture to all staff.
Provide technical advice to both internal and external customers.
Institute Continuous Process Improvements.
Identify suitable areas/work for improvement to increase productivity.
Review all processes with staff for improvement.
Manage Loss, Risks and Costs.
Identify, understand and manage risks and to take necessary steps to contain and/or minimize them.
General.
Perform other tasks as may be assigned by Supervisor.
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as a high level of discretion and integrity
Proficiency in Microsoft applications/ IT savvy would be an advantage
What we offer
What we offer:
Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.
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Our client, a management consultancy firm covering the Oil & Gas industry is currently seeking for a Trade Finance, Assistant Manager.

Reporting to the Director, the Trade Finance, Assistant Manager will be responsible for cash & transaction management, maintaining relationships with the banks and providing business support.

The Trade Finance, Assistant Manager will oversee the deals allocation under transactional bank credit facilities to ensure optimal utilization. They will handle Letter of Credit (LC) as per business requirements.

Successful candidates can look forward to working within a strong and integrated team with career progression opportunities within a reputable organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess at least a Diploma or Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain/International Business or equivalent
• At least 5 year(s) of working experience within Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Commodities or related industry
• Experience in treasury is a strong advantage
• Conversant in UCP600/ISBP regulations
• Prior working experience with dealing in export and import Letter of Credits (LC) transactions is a MUST
• Fluent Mandarin is required to communicate to Chinese counterparts

Interested applicants kindly use the apply button or send in your application in MS word format to Kelvin. Tan (R | EA: 18C9213)

*We regret that due to potential volume of responses, not all applicants be contacted. Our client, a petrochemical company engaged in the production and distribution of various petroleum and chemical products is currently seeking for as Assistant Trade Finance Manager

Reporting to the CFO, the Assistant Trade Finance Manager will be responsible for cash & transaction management, maintaining relationships with the banks and providing business support.

The Assistant Trade Finance Manager will oversee the deals allocation under transactional bank credit facilities to ensure optimal utilization. They will handle Letter of Credit (LC) as per business requirements.

Successful candidates can look forward to working within a strong and integrated team with career progression opportunities within a reputable organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Possess at least a Diploma or Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain/International Business or equivalent
• At least 5 year(s) of working experience within Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Commodities or related industry
• Conversant in UCP600/ISBP regulations is an advantage
• Prior working experience with dealing in export and import Letter of Credits (LC) transactions is a MUST
  Able to communicate in Mandarin as the role is required to communicate to Chinese speaking counterparts

Interested applicants kindly use the apply button or send in your application in MS word format to Kelvin. Tan (R | EA: 18C9213)

*We regret that due to potential volume of responses, not all applicants be contacted.

Key Responsibilities & Job Scope

Manage the daily operational workflow for all types of trade finance instruments, including:

Letters of Credit (LC): Scrutinizing LC terms, issuing, advising, confirming, amending, and handling document presentations with zero tolerance for discrepancies.

Bank Guarantees / Standby LCs: Drafting, issuing, and monitoring the validity of performance, bid, and financial guarantees.

Documentary Collections: Handling export and import collections (Documents against Payment & Acceptance) efficiently.

Buyers Credit and Suppliers Credit: Transaction processing, monitoring, realization of dues upon receiving of payment.

• Perform a thorough check of all shipping and trade documents (invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, insurance documents, etc.) for compliance with LC terms and international standards.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payments, acceptances, and financing disbursements like Packing Credit, Trust Receipts, and Invoice Financing.

• Monitoring the counter party limits and country limits allocated.

• Uphold the highest standards of operational risk management. Implement and monitor robust internal controls to prevent fraud and operational losses.

• Ensure strict compliance with all relevant regulations, including MAS notices, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Know Your Customer (KYC) policies.

• Maintain a deep understanding and practical application of ICC rules (UCP 600, URDG 758, URC 522, Incoterms 2020).

• Prepare for and actively participate in internal, external, and regulatory audits. Quick address to the audit observations within the timeline.

• Continuously review and streamline operational processes, checklists, and workflows to reduce turnaround time, minimize errors, and enhance customer service.

• Document procedures and ensure they are kept up to date.

• Allocate workloads, monitor team performance, and conduct performance appraisals.

• Act as the primary point of escalation for complex operational issues within the team.

Must have an in-depth, practical knowledge of UCP 600 and other ICC rules. Certification (e.g. CDCS, CSDG) will be a significant advantage.

Proven track record of managing high volumes of trade transactions with precision.

Strong working knowledge of Singapore banking regulations, particularly MAS guidelines related to trade finance.

Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Proficient in using trade finance software and core banking systems.

Key Responsibilities & Job Scope
Manage the daily operational workflow for all types of trade finance instruments, including:
Letters of Credit (LC):
Scrutinizing LC terms, issuing, advising, confirming, amending, and handling document presentations with zero tolerance for discrepancies.
Bank Guarantees / Standby LCs:
Drafting, issuing, and monitoring the validity of performance, bid, and financial guarantees.
Documentary Collections:
Handling export and import collections (Documents against Payment & Acceptance) efficiently.
Buyers Credit and Suppliers Credit:
Transaction processing, monitoring, realization of dues upon receiving of payment.
· Perform a thorough check of all shipping and trade documents (invoices, bills of lading, certificates of origin, insurance documents, etc.) for compliance with LC terms and international standards.
· Ensure accurate and timely processing of payments, acceptances, and financing disbursements like Packing Credit, Trust Receipts, and Invoice Financing.
· Monitoring the counter party limits and country limits allocated.
· Uphold the highest standards of operational risk management. Implement and monitor robust internal controls to prevent fraud and operational losses.
· Ensure strict compliance with all relevant regulations, including MAS notices, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Know Your Customer (KYC) policies.
· Maintain a deep understanding and practical application of ICC rules (UCP 600, URDG 758, URC 522, Incoterms 2020).
· Prepare for and actively participate in internal, external, and regulatory audits. Quick address to the audit observations within the timeline.
· Continuously review and streamline operational processes, checklists, and workflows to reduce turnaround time, minimize errors, and enhance customer service.
· Document procedures and ensure they are kept up to date.
· Allocate workloads, monitor team performance, and conduct performance appraisals.
· Act as the primary point of escalation for complex operational issues within the team.
Must have an in-depth, practical knowledge of UCP 600 and other ICC rules.
Certification (e.g. CDCS, CSDG) will be a significant advantage.
Proven track record of managing high volumes of trade transactions with precision.
Strong working knowledge of Singapore banking regulations, particularly MAS guidelines related to trade finance.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in using trade finance software and core banking systems.
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