Vice President, Cash Processing/Funds Transfer Manager

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

• The Role holder will be responsible for leading multiple Trade Finance Operations teams servicing clients from APAC, Frankfurt & US locations by providing quality support in facilitating the transactions and processes. This role may also involve managing multiple transformational projects working with various stakeholders simultaneously.
• Ensures best-practice approaches for streamlining and optimization processes through workflow design and technology.
• Applies in-depth knowledge and expertise on service offerings, proactive assessment and resolution of complex transaction issues. Manage/provide oversight on multiple projects in parallel aiding the teams in achieving the business objectives.
• Participate in the risk and control committee and mitigate inherent and residual risk of the processes.
• Assist Product and Relationship team on client-based solution and strategic business case. Design and provide technical training and create process guide and manual for the process
• Act as an escalation point for complex problems and guide less experienced staff in resolving the same. Responsible for crafting solutions and methods to resolve issues at hand and similar issues in the future.
• Responsible for achievement of team / organizational goals. Ensure teams are equipped to operate and attain team / organizational objectives. Manages the human resources of the team, including recruitment, training, coaching, performance management and career development. May manage the financial resources of the team (budgets, expenses, etc.).
• Responsible for structuring Letters of Credit or Standby LC/ Guarantees by collaborating with the Clients, Legal, Product, Risk & Compliance
• As a documentary credit specialist, provide comprehensive training to the team in issuance, confirmation vetting, and document examination processes, while developing a skilled workforce to meet client requirements and support business objectives.

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Bachelor''s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. - Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is preferred.
• Typically 4-7 years of experience.
• 8-10 years of total work experience in Trade Finance is preferred with at least 2 years in Team management highly preferred
• Experience in Letters of Credit, Document Examination, Standby LC, guarantees function well versed with UCP, URDG and ISP guidelines is required.
• Applicable local / regional licenses or certifications as required by the business. Trade Certifications (example: CDCS, CSDG etc.) is added advantage.
• A strong knowledge of Sanctions, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Boycott guidelines, as well as their relevance to Trade Finance, is highly desirable.