Trade Finance, Operations, Head

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Define the strategic direction for trade operations, aligning it with the bank's broader growth goals and future roadmap.
Operational Management: Oversee the processing of the full spectrum of trade finance products, including Letters of Credit (LC), Bank Guarantees, Documentary Collections, and Supply Chain Finance.
Risk & Compliance: Maintain robust risk control frameworks to ensure adherence to internal policies and international standards like UCP 600, ISBP, and Incoterms.
Digital Transformation: Champion the adoption of automation and digital platforms to reduce manual touchpoints and improve transaction turnaround times.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary liaison between operations and other units, such as Corporate Banking, Risk, Compliance, and external correspondent banks.
Team Leadership: Mentor and develop a high-performing team of trade professionals, ensuring they are equipped with the skills needed for a modern financial landscape.

Requirements

Experience: Typically requires 10–15 years of progressive experience in trade finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, or Business Administration is standard; an MBA or CFA is often preferred for more senior roles.
Professional Certifications: Highly desired certifications include CDCS (Certified Documentary Credit Specialist)

Talk to Dylan Chow, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Kuala Lumpur

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