Assistant Manager - Operations (Trade Processing)

Posted:
3/23/2025, 5:00:00 PM

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics

If you are looking to excel and make a difference, take a closer look at us…

  • Process trade-related transactions (such as import and export bills, issuance of SBLCs, Bankers’ Guarantees, etc.) accurately & timely, and ensure compliance with established SOPs, controls and regulations.
  • Monitor and ensure that trade transactions are processed within clients’ approved limits / facilities.
  • Review and check all documentation relating to trade finance conscientiously and accurately (i.e. ensure all transactions processed are properly recorded / authorized and required documentations are obtained for audit purposes).
  • Review daily/monthly trade finance exposure reports and ensure that all exceptions highlighted in the reports are addressed timely.
  • Perform reconciliation of outstanding Nostro items / suspense account.
  • Conduct due diligence checks for Trade Finance transactions.
  • Prepare routine and ad-hoc reports accurately and meet the submission deadlines.
  • Provide prompt response to queries from internal and external stakeholders
  • Update existing SOPs to include amended and/or new work processes.
  • Streamline and improve current work process to achieve work efficiency and cost savings.
  • Provide effective relief for the team members / manager in Trade Finance Team.
  • Escalate potential operational issues, provide recommendations and suggestions for processes and workflows for SOP to deliver daily tasks efficiently and to mitigate risk effectively.
  • Participate in ad-hoc projects and support business initiatives, and User Acceptance Testing when required. Prepare test scripts based on the agreed finalized requirements in Scope of Work and User’s Requirements.

About Hong Leong Bank

We are a leading financial institution in Malaysia backed by a century of entrepreneurial heritage. Providing comprehensive financial services guided by a Digital-at-the-Core ethos has earned us industry recognition and accolades for our innovative approach in making banking simpler and more effortless for our customers. Our digital and physical offerings span across a vast nationwide network in Malaysia, strengthened with an expanding regional presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Cambodia, and China.

We seek to strike a balance between diversity, inclusion and merit to achieve our mission of infusing diversity in thinking and skillsets into our organisation. Candidates are assessed based on merit and potential, in line with our mission to attract and recruit the best talent available. Expanding on our “Digital at the Core” ethos, we are progressively digitising the employee journey and experience to provide a strong foundation for our people to drive life-long learning, achieve their career aspirations and grow talent from within our organisation.

Realise your full potential at Hong Leong Bank by applying now.