OCBC Bank | Trade Finance Operations Officer (1yr contract)

Key responsibilities

• This role is 100% work in office, based at Tampines
• Manage daily trade finance transaction processing with strict adherence to Service Level Indicators (SLIs), ensuring excellent customer service, effective risk controls, and compliance with AML regulations and internal policies.
• Resolve document discrepancies and liaise with customers on rectifications.
• Record transactions accurately and manage dispatch and day-end reconciliation.
• Review trade finance documents for AML risks and conduct detailed transaction analysis.
• Perform AML screening using relevant tools; escalate suspicious findings.
• Collaborate with compliance on risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of AML regulations and sanctions.
• Lead and train staff, promote teamwork, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Deliver excellent customer service and provide technical support.
• Conduct AML training and maintain accurate records for audits.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Process and supervise daily trade finance transactions, including independent checks on Import/Export documents under Letters of Credit (LC).
• Follow up on acceptances, payments, dishonoured documents, and issue rebuttals as needed.

Candidate profile

• Familiarity with commodities trade LCs and SWIFT message types preferred.
• Experience in AML, risk, and TBML screening is a bonus.
• Project management experience in trade finance is a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, discretion, and integrity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently and in teams.

OCBC Bank

OCBC Bank is an employer hiring in India (sector: BFSI / Investments / Insurance).

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Ocbc Singapore and Bos Singapore.

• Industry: BFSI / Investments / Insurance