We’re Hiring Senior Associate Trade Operations

Job SummaryThe job holder is responsible for the functioning of all work related to Imports letter of Credit.Key Accountabilities

• Process all day-to-day activities related to the Import letters of Credit.
• Process issuance of letters of Credit, amendments, correspondences, Insurance entries, expiries, cancellations and maintenance of relevant records.
• Institutional Operations Accurate LC commission, acceptance commissions and all other charges related to imports applied and amount amortized as per bank amortization policy.
• EOD report reconciliation.
• Routing of swifts through swift alliance
• Updating of reports for timely circulation
• Aborted transaction report check
• TI interface report check

Other Accountabilities

• Reconciliation and clearing of suspense entries.
• Month end balancing.
• Arrange for the appropriate referral, if any, in line with the stipulated DOA.
• Attend customers’ calls and emails inquiries about Import letters of Credit.
• Ensure timely dispatch of Imports related instruments and advice to customers/banks as applicable.
• Reconcile relevant Nostro accounts.
• Prepare Imports folders and further supervise the related filing and archiving as appropriate.
• AML/KYC guidelines adherence in team.

Perform any other related tasks assigned by superiors of the unit management.Key InteractionsCompetencies

• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Budgets/Cost Control
• Communication
• Dependability
• Integrity/Ethics
• Interpersonal Skills
• Job Knowledge
• Listening Skills
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Product Knowledge
• Teamwork

Skills

• Ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure
• Awareness of local cultural and social factors, and labour law provisions

Education

• Bachelor degree or equivalent