Bank Of America Officer - Trade Operations Global Banking 

Singapore 

44781084

Responsibilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with at least 5 years’ working experience in banking operations with a focus on Trade Operations. Knowledge in Credit and Loans Operations supporting Corporate Clients will be a bonus.
• Strong understanding of trade finance instruments and application of the UCP600, ISBP, URC 522, URDG 758 and bank guideline and policies, compliance and audit requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to plan and prioritize the daily work to achieve efficient and effective management of time and has exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Be able to work well with all associates and actively promote a cohesive working environment.
• Be client focused in providing a high level or customer service and conscientiously aware of the quick turnaround time on the checking of documents.
• Excellent presentations, communication, time management, problem solving, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in using banking systems, credit analysis tools, and Microsoft Office suite. Knowledge in LIQ system is a benefit.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven track record of process improvement and project management initiatives.
• Good understanding and knowledge of OFAC/Anti-boycott/Anti-Money Laundering/High Risks Transaction.
• Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices in credit and trade finance operations.

Skills:

• Manage individual product desks and tasks relevant to each product.
• Manage documents and instructions from clients.
• Handle Trade counter duties
• Escalate and obtain approval from Trade Control and Credit Department when necessary.
• Scanning of required documents to back office for processing.
• Attending to GBS and customers queries/clarifications via emails in a timely manner.
• Ensure all transactions are accurately processed (by back office) / verified in accordance with customer’s instructions and according to the bank’s operational procedure and policies.
• Print out completed Cover letters, obtain Officer’s signature as per delegation of authority (where applicable).
• Daily check in the various delivery channels to check client submissions.
• Ensuring timely review of daily report to ensure prompt actions to be taken.
• Updating of daily tracker and follow up with clients for status and pending items.
• Daily reconciliation between GBS and end of day email to ensure item scanned are duly processed.
• Follow up with correspondent bank for where necessary.
• Dispatch of documents, advice and schedules to client and corresponding banks.