PERSONAL PROFILE

  • 5 years' experience in Trade Finance operations.
  • University degree will be an advantage
  • Experienced back office professional with strong analytical skills and a proven track record in the financial services industry, preferably a commercial bank.
  • Must have excellent understanding of the International Trade operations framework of a financial institution and knowledge of general operational policies.
  • Approving and Supervising of all trade processing and monitoring of trade finance products including:
  • Letters of Credit
  • Normal Letter of Credit
  • Transferable Letter of Credit
  • Back to Back Letter of Credit.
  • Silent Confirmation
  • Documents Handling
  • Negotiation and Settlement.
  • Discounting
  • Reimbursement Undertaking
  • Documentary Collection
  • Letters of Guarantees / Standby Letters of Credit.
    • Thorough knowledge of relevant ICC publication e.g UCP 600, ISBP for Examination of Documents Under Documentary Credit, URR 525, URC 522 and the URDG 758
    • Good experience of SWIFT and relevant message types
    • General experience of Pay/Receive operations, local and foreign settlements, Documentary Collections and Funds transfers.
    • Excellent customer service skills
    • Ability to identify, analyse and manage operational risks
    • Good understanding of Compliance requirements, including Know Your Customer, Anti Money Laundering and Treating Customers Fairly
    • Should be adaptable and flexible where necessary.
    • Independent and innovative.
    • As a supervisor reporting directly to the Head of Trade Finance & Settlement, you will be required to oversee specific activities and supervise a number of staff. You will be required process transactions where need be and also to be required to demonstrate
  • THE ROLE
    • Ability to multi-task and maintain poise under pressure
    • Prioritise tasks and resources so as to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of procedures.
    • Attention to detail
    • Good understanding of ICC publications.
    • CDCS qualification will be an added advantage
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