Trade Finance Manager

Job Title: Trade Finance Manager

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Job Summary

The Trade Finance Manager will be responsible for managing and executing trade finance transactions, documentation, and compliance in accordance with international trade regulations and banking standards. The role includes handling LC, BG, import/export documentation, remittances, regulatory reporting, and coordination with banks, clients, and internal departments.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Finance Operations

• Execute and manage Letters of Credit (LC), Bank Guarantees (BG), Import and Export bills, and Trade Credit arrangements.
• Process inward/outward remittances, SWIFT messages, bill discounting, and documentary collections.
• Handle and verify trade finance documents in compliance with UCP 600, URC, ISBP, FEMA, IFSCA, and other applicable regulations.
• Ensure timely and error-free processing of transactions and approvals.

Compliance and Regulatory Framework

• Ensure adherence to IFSCA, RBI, FEMA, AML, KYC, and international trade regulations.
• Coordinate with compliance teams for due diligence, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.
• Maintain accurate and updated documentation for audits and regulatory inspections.

Banking and Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with banks, clients, trade counterparties, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Support negotiation and issuance of banking instruments.
• Maintain strong relationships with financial institutions for trade finance operations.

Reporting and Documentation

• Prepare trade finance reports, MIS, operational dashboards, and documentation records.
• Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports and internal approvals.

Risk Management

• Identify operational risks in trade transactions and propose mitigation strategies.
• Perform risk analysis for LC/BG issuance, credit limits, and payment terms.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Commerce, International Trade, or Business Administration.
• 7–12 years of experience in trade finance operations from a Bank/NBFC/Financial Institution.
• In-depth knowledge of LC, BG, SWIFT, UCP 600, URC, FEMA, AML, and import/export documentation.
• Sound understanding of trade products, banking operations, and compliance processes.
• Excellent knowledge of financial regulations and international trade practices.

Preferred Certifications (Optional)

• CDCS, CSDG, CAMS, or equivalent trade finance certifications.
• CA, MBA-Finance, or similar qualifications will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Regulatory & Compliance Awareness
• Documentation and Process Accuracy
• Strong Analytical & Risk Assessment Skills
• Communication, Negotiation, and Coordination
• High Integrity & Ethical Standards
• Attention to Detail and Problem-Solving