CIMB Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Oversee the daily activities of the section in processing trade transactions received from CIMB group and correspondent agents in accordance to the bank’s procedures & guidelines & TFGPM & internal Memo with zero defects, within stipulated time as per Service Level Agreement.
What you'll be doing
- Responsible for the daily activities of the section.
- Checking, approving & verification of transactions processed.
- Assist HOS in the implementation of policies & procedures
- Ensure team readiness for Audit.
- Any other responsibilities / tasks as assigned by the Management from time to time.
- Adhere strictly to compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with Bank’s policies & guidelines.
- Continuous review of existing process flow to identify process improvements that will enhance operational effectiveness.
- To ensure timely submission & accuracy of reports i.e. SLA, Management, BNM, Month End etc.
- Solution provider on Trade Finance operational issues to CIMB Group
- Escalation of Facility & product compliance for approval to relevant authorities
- Provide training to staff & brief staff on new initiatives / products
- Oversee the daily operation of the team and ensure that the set productivity targets (efficiency, accuracy, timeliness etc.) and processing turnaround & SLA are met.
- Responsible for proper filling & housekeeping of the section
- Monitor, approve & address TF AMLA, ISO, Compliance, and Virtual Surveillance Check.
- Monitor defects & conduct regular review of staff’s performance.
- Monitor staff performance on productivity & accuracy (SLR).
- Monitor Overtime & ensure justification recorded for management’s reporting.
- Monitor attendance, late comers & address tardiness as per HR guidelines.
- Coach & develop team members to achieve desired level of productivity & competency.
- Conduct daily huddles, raise logs & monitor for closure under Corrective Action Plan (CAP / CAR / IR).
- Attend to telephone enquiries and reply to swift / mails enquiries when required.
- Perform any other assignments by HOS / HOD which may be directed from time to time.
- Handle TSCW / TSCC / 3rd party / Loan Owner’s complaint promptly.
- Perform and relief other units in their daily operations and ad hoc assignment.
- Perform document checking under UCP600 / ISBP / URDG / URC / Incoterm and Loans compliance checking.
- Check and approve alerts in AMLA system (with sighted of higher level approval)
- Adhering to ISO 9001 : 2015 and to support any implementation related to ISO 9001 : 2015.
- Any other responsibilities / tasks as assigned by the Management and as per Business requirement from time to time.
What we're looking for
Qualifications : Bachelor’s Degree in Banking / Finance / Business or equivalent.Minimum 5 years of experience in trade finance or a similar operational role within the banking industryKnowledge of trade finance products (LC, BG, SBLC, Collections, etc.)., document checking, and regulatory requirements.Familiarity with UCP 600, ISBP 821, URR, URC, URDG, ISP 98, SWIFT messaging (MT700, MT103, etc.), AML / Sanctions screening, and payment processing (MX format).Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.Team player with a proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving.What we offer
At CIMB, we are committed to providing our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
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