Trade Finance Executive

About the role

The Trade Finance Executive will provide end‑to‑end support for import‑export trade finance transactions across Commercial & Global Banking as well as Structured and Commodities segments. Working closely with internal teams and clients, you will ensure timely processing, effective risk management and compliance with regulatory and internal policies.

Key responsibilities

• Process trade finance products such as Letters of Credit (including UPAS LC), documents under collection, open account financing and risk participation for corporate clients.
• Manage a portfolio of import‑export clients, advising on financing solutions, loan structuring and repayment plans.
• Monitor loan expiries, due payments and non‑performing loans, providing remediation support and documentation.
• Perform transaction checks on the Trade Registry system and ensure funds availability for inbound and outbound transactions.
• Conduct AML screening, vessel movement screening (Lloyd’s) and International Maritime Bureau checks to verify shipment authenticity and sanction compliance.
• Collaborate with the Middle Office and Trade Hub teams to execute commodity trade finance deals within policy guidelines.
• Track outstanding bills, follow‑up on payments and report trade‑finance‑reportable (TFR) transactions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Banking, Business or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in trade finance operations within a banking environment.
• Strong knowledge of import‑export products, trade finance documentation and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, risk‑assessment and attention‑to‑detail abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction and cross‑functional coordination.
• Ability to manage time and multitask under pressure.

Required skills

• Trade finance operations
• Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) screening
• Trade Registry system usage
• Vessel movement and IMB checks