Trade Officer at Standard Chartered Bank

Job Summary

• We’re looking for a talented Trade Operations Specialist to join our team. You’ll support the execution of international trade transactions by processing documentation, coordinating operational tasks and ensuring smooth and compliant trade workflows. 
• You’ll be a key part of our Trade Documentary team, who are responsible for supporting the efficient execution of Trade Finance operations within the Bank. The team are vitally important to the Bank’s core strategy, handling transactions globally and minimising risk. You’ll be part of a global, purpose-led business with the resources to support your unique career aspirations. This is your opportunity to solve complex problems, drive innovation and change, to help us achieve our strategic ambitions. Trade Documentary sits within our Transformation, Technology and Operations function.

Key Responsibilities

• You’ll be ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality services, exceeding customer expectations and working accurately and efficiently, showcasing good business processes and sound judgement. 
• You’ll release deals as per the departmental operating instructions manual, customer instructions and within the timeliness and accuracy standards specified.
• Ensure transactions are handled with in the allocated approved limits at all times, on a continual basis. 
• Understand our workflows and processes, and prioritise transactions based on business and client requests.

Skills and Experience

• Significant prior experience in trade finance operations within a banking or financial institution.
• Experience document checking under letter of credit.
• Strong understanding of Trade Finance products, including export negotiations, guarantees and documentary collections.
• Relevant trade certification such as a Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists. (CDCS), Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG), or Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF). 
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering (AML) & sanctions.
• Familiarity with Trade Finance systems and technologies.