Position: Import & Export Bills Officer/ Senior Officer, Operations department

We are helping a reputable Chinese Bank to hire.

Responsibilities

· To ensure proper processing of Trade Finance transactions according to the procedures set out in the operational manual, thoroughly checking the supporting documents, obtaining approval of transactions, input trade transactions in system, passing the relevant accounting entries if any.

· To process remittance transactions, i.e. MT202, MT103, MEPS008, MEPS009 etc.

· To respond professionally to existing and potential customer’s queries on products and services.

· To keep proper records of trade finance transactions and ensure all transaction documents are filed in order.

· To construct SWIFT messages for relevant Trade Finance products and Services.

· To promptly discuss with or seek advice from superiors regarding handling of exceptions of Trade Finance transactions or any other duties

· To prepare daily reports, monthly report, MAS and adhoc reports of Trade Finance transactions.

· To assist in updating of existing Import & Export Bills Operations Manual.

· To ensure all outstanding or pending transaction are followed up closely.

· Participate for any system enhancement / testing/ projects/BCP assigned.

· To retrieve all incoming SWIFT message, record the SWIFT Incoming Register and distribute to appropriate parties actions

· Acknowledgement receipt of IEB incoming SWIFT and distribution of daily transaction.

· Process customer internet banking.

· Perform loan processing / administration duties in fix deposit and corporate loan (syndication/ bilateral loan, loan booking, etc.), personal loan, safekeeping of original documents and collaterals.

· Handle and process daily treasury settlement and clearing transactions.

Requirement

· Bachelor degree or higher qualification

· Minimum 3 years of experience in handling all trade finance products, i.e. L/C , L/G, collections, invoice financing , bill discounting, forfeiting, etc

· Able to process remittance transactions, i.e. MT202, MT103, MEPS008, MEPS009 etc.

· Basic knowledge of accounting entry and reporting.

· Must be meticulous, careful, positive and full of responsibility

· Mature with good communication skills and must be able to work independently

· Good command of English and Chinese to liaise with Mandarin speaking parties

Work location- Raffles place mrt