Job Responsibilities:
- Lead the Asia Trade & Working Capital Operations team, ensuring effective oversight of processes and controls.
- Cultivate a proactive risk and control culture with proven evaluation strategies.
- Ensure quality output to meet all Key Performance Indicators for client satisfaction.
- Foster an inclusive culture to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent.
- Promote continuous learning and development within the team.
- Partner with colleagues across the firm to drive consistent operational practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure strong focus on quality and delivery.
- Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and stay current with sanctions and regulatory changes.
- Lead interactions with audit and compliance teams.
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience within the Financial Services Industry.
- Knowledge of Trade Finance, including Commercial and Standby Letters of Credit.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with proven experience leading global functions.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly.
- Demonstrated experience in risk management and developing control frameworks.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Self-starter, with the ability to execute in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Experience in managing operations and/or risk & controls.
- Experience in data management initiatives.
- Familiarity with Sanctions and Regulatory changes impacting Trade Finance.