avp/vp, trade commodity finance middle office - banking.

about the company

Established for over 70 years, the Client is an esteemed corporate bank. They believe in grooming their employees to become the best at what they do, and offer internal mobility opportunities.

about the role

• Perform daily execution of clients’ transactions, ensuring transactions are financed within approved credit facilities supported by the appropriate collateral
• Be the contact point for clients and attend to their queries
• Handle clients’ daily cash flow transactions including deposits and remittances
• Perform independent transactional risk analysis
• Monitor transaction risk / collateral throughout the life cycle of the deals, as well as perform collateral valuation
• Work closely with other departments, including Trade Commodity Finance Front Office, Risk Management and Operations to provide financing solutions to clients and to ensure smooth execution of transactions
• Be involved in credit review discussions on clients and their facility utilisation patterns
• Prepare and obtain the appropriate transactional approval in accordance with the approval procedures
• Set up position reports in the system for each borrowing client as per approved terms and conditions, as well as update transaction information and exposures
• Participate in projects and clients meetings where necessary

skills and experience required

• Minimum Degree in Finance or related discipline
• At least 8 years of Trade Finance Middle Office experience within the Banking industry
• Familiarity in Structured Trade and Commodity Finance products
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications