Executive, Trade Verification (PJ City)

Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Executive, Trade Verification to join our team. As a crucial quality assurance function, you will verify trade finance transactions to ensure all parties are meticulously screened against applicable sanctions lists. Your work will be vital in mitigating sanctions-related risks, protecting the bank from regulatory penalties, and safeguarding our reputation.

This role reports to the Manager of Trade Services - Compliance & Risk Management.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Functional (job responsibilities)

• Conduct secondary checks on all trade transactions to validate the accuracy and completeness of sanctions screening performed by the Trade Operations team.
• Ensure all named parties, vessel details, shipping points, countries, and goods descriptions have been comprehensively screened in line with bank policy and regulatory standards.
• Identify, document, and escalate any screening discrepancies, omissions, or policy deviations for timely rectification and risk mitigation.
• Analyze error trends to provide insights for process improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows.
• Prepare and submit ad-hoc reports and ensure timely escalation of operational risks, including Internal Escalations and Loss Event Reporting (LER).
• Assist in the coordination of the department's Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) exercises and perform other duties as assigned.

Jobholder Requirements

• Malaysian citizen.

Education/Qualification

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience/Requirements

• Fresh graduates and entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in compliance or trade finance operations within a financial institution is an advantage.
• Knowledge of trade finance and financial crime regulations, including Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) legislation and sanctions, is beneficial.

What's next

• Once you've applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for an interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

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