Trade Finance Document Analyst - Document Checker (Penang)

Responsibilities

• The Specialist Examination of Documents is responsible for the independent, compliant and the timely handling of sections of the Export Letters of Credit process guided by the operating procedures, guidelines, policies, practices, code of conduct and standards imposed by the Company/Group.
• To ensure the appropriate examination of documents / managing document-related correspondence and passing on possible queries to the competent TSC staff (refers particularly to document discrepancies)
• To clarify document discrepancies with the opening / presenting bank and initiates response to the respective opening / presenting bank where required / needed promptly in order vto protect the interest of our clients at all times.
• Diligently escalates such lapses in examining and processing to the respective Team Head for close monitoring.
• Ensure team work within the unit / department and organisation are closely fostered constantly.
• The observance of the bank's requirements with respect to Compliance, AML, KYC and reputational risk issues (first level check) is indispensable in the daily course of actions.

Skills and Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Banking or equivalent.
• Must have at least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Required Skill(s): Good command of English language - spoken and written.
• Must be equipped with UCP, ISBP, Incoterms and URR and the relevant and current updates of Letters of Credit, related to ICC publications, opinions and position papers.
• Knowledge of country-specific characteristics is preferred.
• Preferably Senior Executive specialized in Banking/Financial Services or equivalent.
• Preferably candidate who is a Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS)