Senior Analyst, Global Trade Finance Department - Trade Management & Governance

The Senior Analyst plays a key role in facilitating the end-to-end pre-sales/execution process, managing client (corporates and financial institutions) relationships, and enhancing operational efficiency (farming/account management) to maximize utilization of existing facilities. This role acts as a bridge between client and all internal departments such as front, products, legal, compliance and back offices, ensuring smooth execution on deal processing, documentation management, meeting compliance and governance of trade finance deals.

Job Responsibilities

Client Service Management

• Manage existing relationships to increase business volume by facilitating end-to- end pre-sales/execution process of trade finance deals (both Corporates and Financial Institutions)
• Support sales and distribution teams in delivering superior customer service and achieving operational excellence
• Respond to client and any internal inquiries from APAC regions related to trade finance services with professionalism and efficiency.

Trade Management & Governance

• Negotiate and manage documentation and records related to all trade finance deals
• Ensure deals are duly managed and complied against pre-approved parameters, internal processes, guidelines and policies prior to any approval circulation
• Coordinate with internal departments such as legal, AML/compliance, and operations to facilitate transaction flow and resolve operational issues on timely manner
• Support any KYC/transaction screening processes to meet regulatory requirements

Operational Optimization

• Manage entire deal cycle with full accuracy, minimizing delays and improving customer experience
• Contribute to continuous improvement of operational workflows and internal controls.

Others/Administrative 

• Participate in bank initiatives/projects, prepare daily or periodic reports, perform ad-hoc tasks and provide responses to various audit requests assigned by the Management or Team Head from time to time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in trade finance, preferably with exposure to Financial Institution (FI) clients and middle office functions
• Proficiency in English
• Good understanding of trade finance products, market trends, and regulatory requirements
• Experience in supporting sales in nurturing client relationships to drive revenue growth
• Familiarity with bank’s KYC/AML/compliance transaction screening process and requirement
• Skilled in handling customer service requests and internal processes related to trade finance
• Strong coordination and communication skills to collaborate effectively across departments
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently. Multi-tasking and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Good team player with positive learning attitude
• Flexibility to perform other ad hoc duties as assigned