Senior Associate – Trade Services

Job description

​Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Associate to join their Operations Department. The successful candidate will play a vital role in the monitoring and execution of daily operations related to import/export trade and financial instruments. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional with a solid background in trade services to contribute to a dynamic and reputable organization.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and monitor daily operations, ensuring the accurate execution of various import/export trade and financial instrument transactions. This includes account receivable financing, factoring, and extensive experience in handling Non-trade Bonds/Guarantees/Standby L/C transactions.

• Conduct document checks for import/export transactions presented against Letters of Credit (LC) in accordance with the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP) and other internationally recognized standards.

• Ensure that all transactions meet service standards and comply with the established procedure manual.

• Assist in the review of relevant policies and guidelines, and actively contribute to ad hoc duties and projects assigned by Management. Provide cross-team support as required within the Banking Operations department.

Requirements:

• Hold a degree in Business Administration or a related discipline, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in trade services operations. Preferably, possess 3 years of experience in trade customer services and supervisory roles.

• Possess sound knowledge of ICC UCP, URC, ISBP rules, and other relevant trade-related regulations.

• Familiarity with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanction regulations, and pre-assessment checking of transactions is highly desirable.

• Demonstrate a meticulous, organized, and independent work style, with the ability to perform under pressure in a multitasking environment.

• Possess excellent command of both spoken and written English and Chinese (including Putonghua).

• Proficiency in using PC applications, particularly MS Word and Excel

If you are interested in finding out more about this career opportunity, please email your resume to Andy Yip, andy.yip@charterhouse.com.hkWeb: www.charterhouse.com.hk

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