Your new company
Our regional banking client is hiring a detail-oriented professional with a knack for trade finance/loan operations.
Your new role
As the Trade Finance/Loan Senior Officer, your responsibilities include:
- Manage domestic and international bank guarantees in strict adherence to the bank’s policies and procedures, applying knowledge of International Chamber of Commerce rules (UCP600, ISP98, and URDG758) for issuing, amending, cancelling, lodging claims, and making payments within credit policy limits.
- Handle Import Bills (LCs and Collections) and Import Financing products such as Trust Receipts, Bankers Acceptance, and Discounting. Additional expertise in Shipping Guarantees is advantageous.
- Accurately process Export Bills (LCs and Collections), including advising, amending, and cancelling Export Letters of Credit, ensuring compliance with International Chamber of Commerce rules and bank policies. Knowledge of LC confirmation, process workflows, and Export Financing products like negotiation, Discounting, Foreign Currency Trade Financing (FCTF), Forfeiting, Invoice Discount Finance, Supplier Chain Financing, and Bank Risk participation is beneficial.
- Proficiently handle SWIFT messages, particularly the 7 and 4 series, and communicate effectively with banks via SWIFT for Import and Export transactions (Letters of Credit and Collections). Skilled at managing the receipt and release of negotiated documents with correspondent banks.
What you'll need to succeed
- Possesses a Bachelor’s Degree with experience in the banking industry.
- Detail-oriented, meticulous, and supportive.
- Proficient in MS Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word).
- Proactive team player with strong communication skills for effective interaction with team members and counterparties.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary, allowances, performance-based bonuses, and other benefits
- Supportive and conducive work environment
- Opportunities for career progression and personal development
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, apply now with your updated CV. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a trade finance/loan operations position, please email Daniel Kee at Daniel.kee@hays.com.my for a confidential discussion on your career.