Business Analyst(Trade Finance)

Project Oversight

Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Trade Finance System project, including gathering and documenting business requirements, reviewing functional specifications, preparing and executing UAT test scripts, and supporting implementation and post-production activities.

UAT Support

Drive UAT planning and execution, ensuring test cases reflect real-world trade operations scenarios and validating system functionality against business needs.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with Trade Operations, Product, Technology, and Compliance teams to ensure system requirements align with operational workflows and regulatory standards.

System Enhancements

Prioritize and manage system enhancements based on feedback from Trade Operations and other stakeholders, ensuring continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

Documentation & Compliance

Review trade finance documentation and transactions for accuracy and compliance with international trade regulations and internal policies.

Policy & Process Development

Contribute to the development and refinement of trade finance policies, SOPs, and best practices, incorporating system capabilities and operational insights.

Issue Resolution

Investigate and resolve operational issues related to trade finance transactions, ensuring timely and accurate processing.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Liaise with internal departments such as Risk, Compliance, and Operations to ensure seamless transaction processing and system integration.

Training & Enablement

Conduct training sessions for internal teams and clients on system usage and trade finance processes, leveraging operational expertise.

System Utilization

Use trade finance platforms to monitor, process, and report on transactions, ensuring alignment with operational procedures.

Experience

Minimum 36 years of experience, preferably in Trade Operations or Trade Finance, with exposure to system implementation or business analysis.

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience in project management or system implementation is an advantage.

Deep understanding of Trade Finance products (e.g., Letters of Credit, Guarantees, Collections, Open Account, Financing).

Familiarity with trade operations workflows and regulatory requirements.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.

Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven.

Strong team player with self-initiative and adaptability.