Senior Associate - Trade Finance Document Checking

The Senior Associate/ Assistant Manager will independently check trade finance documents for compliance and accuracy, ensuring adherence to internal and external standards. This role requires a deeper understanding of trade finance and compliance processes and the ability to handle more complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Independently review and verify trade finance documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Perform Document Checking under Letter of Credit as per UCP/ISBP guidelines.
• Perform and Verify Compliance checks at transaction level.
• Ensure all processes comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies and sanctions.
• To ensure that transactions processed with in specified Turn-Around-Time.
• Ensure that transaction processed as per Site-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and highlight any procedural modifications in SOPs wherever required.
• Ensure KPI is maintained below the site specific KPIs for Errors and incident.
• Ensure adherence to internal guidelines and compliance aspects with Zero tolerance policy.
• Provide guidance and support to junior associates.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and stakeholders regarding bank guarantee matters.
• Knowledge on UCP, e-UCP, ISBP and ISP guidelines.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure the timely and accurate processing.
• Ability to handle high volumes without compromising on accuracy in processing.
• Supporting in clearing the Internal Audit queries

• Collaborate with team members to resolve issues and standardize processes.
• Stay updated on changes in trade finance regulations, International Sanctions & Embargo and best practices.
• Stay updated on changes in trade finance regulations and best practices.
• Conduct periodic reviews of Documents and related processes to identify gaps and rectify discrepancies.
• Provide guidance and support to junior associates.

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A masters degree or professional certifications in trade finance are a plus.
• Professional certifications in trade finance (e.g., CDCS, CSDG) would be an added advantage
• 5-7 years of experience in trade finance, with a focus on document checking and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements and trade finance documentation standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills:

• Communication skills - oral & written
• Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
• Ability to deliver / Results driven
• Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

Transversal Skills:

• Ability to understand, explain and support change
• Analytical Ability
• Ability to develop others & improve their skills
• Ability to develop and adapt a process
• Ability to anticipate business / strategic evolution

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 5 years