Trade Finance Operations Officer

Officer, Trade Finance Services

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:

Global Operations is seeking to expand its services & infrastructure in Asia.  The business is looking for dynamic and talented individuals to support the strategy in order to meet the growth of clients and client management groups. Trade Operations team provides significant support in on-boarding new clients and servicing existing clients by aligning with Business Strategy of facilitating transaction authority through the physical and bank’s electronic platforms. The role is critical in facilitating the clients to use the banks products and services

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for approving and reviewing day-to-day transactions
• Maintain internal, operational and financial controls and ensure they meet bank standards
• Ensure quality service and effective & efficient operations support  
• Provide guidance to associates regarding procedural, regulatory and / or operational changes
• Drive process improvement projects to reduce operating costs and improve service standards
• Work closely to meet laid down objectives in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensuring adequate controls are in place and laid down guidelines are adequately followed
• Ensure compliance with reporting / response deadlines
• Responsible for effectively managing the team
• Responsible for maintaining efficient relationship with stakeholders
• Preparation of Internal and Customer related MIS as per the requirement

Skills:

• Graduate with 6 to 7 years or MBA / CA with 3-4 years of experience preferably in Trade Finance Operations in a MNC or Leading Pvt. Sector Bank

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team and within stiff time deadlines
• Good Analytical and Inter-personal skills
• Good Computer skills
• Quality conscious and having flair for constant process improvement
• Ability to manage volumes with accuracy
• Ability to cope with pressure during rush hours

Experience Level

Senior Level