AVP & Manager, PBO Trade Finance Operations

This role is primarily responsible for supervising amp authorizing transactions related to Trade Finance Unit while ensuring compliance with all internal procedures and operational controls to ensure smooth workflow and delivery of high quality and timely service to the clients Whilst timely analysing and addressing any process related risk this role is also responsible for developing and maintaining efficient processes and systems for Trade Finance function in the Bank nbsp nbsp Staff should be flexible to work on shift basis being backup for Intl trade Ops including USA timing and as per the respective country requirement nbsp nbsp

Primary responsible to support end to end trade products especially LC and document checking process for UAE operations Team Supervision Organize and supervise the work of the assigned team to ensure that all work within a specific area of the activity is carried out in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy Provide on-the-job training and constructive feedback to assigned team to support their overall development Promote the organization s values and ethics in all activities within the team in order to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the bank Budgeting and Financial Performance Monitor the financial performance of a given area of activity versus budgets and ensure all activities are carried out in line with the approved guidelines while promptly reporting on any variances to management Policies Systems Processes amp Procedures Provide inputs and implement policies systems and procedure for the assigned team so that all relevant procedural legislative requirements fulfilled while delivering a quality cost-effective service Continuous Improvement Participate in the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems processes and practices considering global standards productivity improvement and cost reduction Reporting Prepare sectional statements and reports timely and accurately to meet FGB-NBAD and department requirements policies and quality standards

The jobholder is responsible for processing authorizing as per the delegation provided in a sub-section of operations within a specific product or functional area and ensure quality and timeliness of the delivery in a cost-efficient amp error-free manner subject to high risk management and Bank s Regulator s Compliance standards Responsible for effectively processing checking verifying and authorizing transactions as per approval matrix ensuring processing of transactions is carried out in a controlled manner Maintaining the highest level of internal and external customer satisfaction standards

Graduate (Preferably in Commerce / Financial Services/Banking & Finance etc.) and CDCS or equivalent certification preferred.

Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Trade Finance with at least 3 years as supervisor. Excellent customer service skills, relationship skills, Customer focused with interpersonal skills. Proactive and self-motivated with ability to work independently with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines. Proven ability to meet new challenges, assimilate new information and influence people through maturity of approach. Working expertise and knowledge of the ICC Publications, ICC banking commission opinions and other compliance / trade related rules and regulations