Analyst/ Associate – Trade Finance Operations – Back Office

at  Natixis Singapore DBU

DESCRIPTION DE L’ENTREPRISE

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking est une institution financière mondiale de premier plan qui fournit des services de conseil, de banque d’investissement, de financement, de banque d’entreprise et de marchés de capitaux aux entreprises, institutions financières, sponsors financiers et organisations souveraines et supranationales du monde entier. Nos équipes d’experts dans plus de 30 pays conseillent nos clients sur leur développement stratégique, les aident à développer et à transformer leurs activités, et à maximiser leur impact positif.
Natixis CIB Asia Pacific propose aux entreprises et aux institutions financières régionales des solutions de financement et de marchés de capitaux sur mesure ainsi qu’un accès aux marchés financiers mondiaux, tout en accompagnant le développement des clients européens et internationaux de Natixis CIB en Asie-Pacifique.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in commodity trade import and export LC documents checking and end to end LC bills processing is preferred.
• Meticulous and possess good knowledge and processing skills of commodity trade LC bills.
• Those with good documents checking skills (preferably with CDCS accreditation) and exposure of commodity trade LC documents is an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of ICC rules and practices with good knowledge of latest version of UCP/ISBP/ISP.
• Good understanding of trade finance due diligence/AML requirements.
• Working knowledge and experience with FBTI is an advantage.
• Good team player and work well in fast pace working environment.
• Must be available to work during Singapore public holidays.
• Possess good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point applications.
• Good attitude and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

The incumbent will report to the Team Head – Trade Finance Operations (TFO) and the team supports our Head Office (Paris) commodity trade finance operations to process their daily trade finance transactions which includes:

• To perform the role of maker in processing of trade finance letter of credit (LC) documents, import acceptance/payment and export LC negotiation/acceptance/discounting of LC bills in back-office processing system (Fusion Trade Innovation - FBTI).
• To ensure a smooth and efficient workflow between the Paris and Singapore teams.
• To perform vessel screening and anti-monetary laundering (AML) checks on import and export LC transactions and other relevant transactions via the relevant Paris AML screening tool.
• To streamline processes and constantly improve efficiency between the Paris and Singapore teams.
• To participate in digitalization or projects relating to the back-office processing systems.
• Acting as cover for 1st/2nd document checker for Paris import and export LC documents:
• Identify documentary discrepancies, if any, in accordance with the latest ICC standard rules and guidelines and International Standard Banking Practices etc.
• Highlight documentary discrepancies, irregularities and any red flags item arising from AML screening in efficient manner to Paris team for their necessary actions.
• Participate in digitalization or projects relating to the LC document checkers team as and when required by Paris
• Any other job tasks assigned by Team Head or Head, TFO APAC, and local and/or the relevant Paris team heads or managers.