Trade Finance Operations - Associate

Position Overview

Details of the Division and Team:

The Operations officer will be ensuring timely and accurate processing of trade finance transactions within own area of responsibility for smooth running of Trade Finance at Taiwan branch.

What we will offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect:

• Annual health checkup – cost borne by company (once a year) (above 40years old is TWD10,000 & less than 40 years old is TWD5,000)
• EAP – free and confidential counseling, online work-life resources
• Annual leaves entitlement
• Better Maternity leave

Your key responsibilities:

The role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of trade finance requests and documents received by the bank, including but not limited to:

• Letters of Credit (LCs): Issuance of Import LCs, advising of Export LCs, examination of documents, and settlement of both export and import bills.
• Documentary Collections: Verification of collection documents, booking, and settlement of export and import collection bills.
• Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC): review and vetting of text, issuance, advising, and Book-Off of Guarantees or Standby Letter of Credit.

The role also involves handling documentation through the trade finance processing platform/system, managing stakeholder interactions (e.g., liaising with internal divisions, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and meeting client requirements).

In addition, the role is accountable for conducting risk assessments to mitigate internal and external operational risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.

Your skills and experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in banking industry covering Trade Finance Operations
• Knowledge of Trade Finance products including Letters of Credit, Documentary Collection, Guarantees and Financing Products.
• Experience at intermediate level in MS Excel
• Minimum a bachelor’s degree
• Proven organizational skills and attention to details
• A self –motivated, energetic and able to work independently
• Confident, and enjoy working in a performance driven culture
• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Excels at operating in fast pace, community environment
• A team player, open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done

How we’ll support you:

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
• Training and development to help you excel in your career

About us and our teams:

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We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.