Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
To ensure efficient, accurate and timely performance of work relating to Import, Export and Guarantee products of the trade finance department, and ensure that Compliance policies and procedures are adhered with, protecting the bank at all times from loss or risk.
Description
- Supervise Trade Officers to ensure work assigned is monitored and completed within agreed turnaround times.
- Authorize transactions processed using the Finastra Trade Innovations system
- Ensure adherence to bank policies, processes and procedures by Trade Officers
- Support the training needs of processing staff on all trade products
- Ensure accuracy of work processed and attention to detail at all time
- Ensure all trade liability accounts are balanced and our MIS reporting obligations are met
- Ensure all credit facilities and client KYC is up to date and not exceeded
- Point of contact for our trade customers and business areas
- Escalation point and to support resolving issues identified
Trade Operations
- Export – Advising LC, LC document examination, discrepancy advice, acceptance, settlement and discounts including trade loans. Processing of Outward Collections
- Import – LC Issuance, LC document examination, discrepancy advice, acceptance, settlement and discounts including import loans. Processing of Inward Collections
- Guarantee – issuance & advise, wording review, fee settlement and termination
- Trade Finance Queries – handle all queries received by phone, email or swift
Experience, Skills & Competencies
- Minimum of 5 years Trade banking experience at an International Bank
- Previous leadership/supervisory experience is required, with the ability to work as part of a small team with a flexible approach and can do attitude.
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and maintain composure in a challenging environment, remaining organized with good time management skills.
- Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced environment where change, resilience and flexibility is essential
- Highly developed analytical abilities with very strong MS Office skills
- Experience of the Fusion Trade Innovations system would be an advantage
- A strong communicator, with the ability to listen, organize and prioritise and impeccable attention to detail
Minimum qualifications
- A Levels or equivalent including Maths and English
- Good English Language skills
- An eye for detail particularly with regards to spotting documentation discrepancies
- Excellent understanding of Trade import and export procedures and Guarantees
- Knowledge and application of UCP and other ICC publications.
- Knowledge of Trade related AML/ KYC/ Sanctions and red flags
HBL Values
The incumbent must exemplify & abide by the HBL UK Values, Commitments & Behaviours:
- Integrity – Be Ethical & Fair
- Customer Centric – Deliver Great Experiences
- Value People – Respect, Empower, Appreciate
- Progressive – Innovate & Challenge
- Excellence – Be Your Best
Contact Detail:
HBL Bank UK Recruiting Team