Assistant Manager Imports Operations - Egypt

Job Purpose

• Supervise and manage the end- to-end processing of Import and Export Letters of Credit (LCs) – issuance, advising, amendments, confirmations, and settlements.

•Ensure all transactions comply with internal policies and external regulations including UCP 600, ISBP 681, OFAC, and AML guidelines.

•Select and liaise with correspondent banks from approved lists for handling trade transactions.

•Oversee Advising of Export and Documentary Collection transactions (both inward and outward).

•Ensure proper approvals are obtained for confirming Export LCs.

•Liaise with customers and correspondents to resolve queries and ensure timely settlement.

•Guide junior staff, ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, and conduct on-the-job training where required.

•Escalate operational risks and issues proactively, while working on process improvements for enhanced service delivery.

Key result Areas

Complete knowledge about UCP/ISBP/ISP98 /URC522

Ensure internal policies of the bank ·

Perform sanction checking of relevant parties in documents ·

Good experience in Advising LCs , AOP , Transfer ,Confirmation , Documentary collection

Handling reconciliation for GL accounts .

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree ·
• At least10 years of relevant working experiences in Trade Operations ·
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills ·
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel) ·
• Attentive to details, strong analytical skills and interpersonal skills ·
• Able to work under pressure, excellent organizational skills and good team player.
• Analytical Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Commitment to results .
• Attention to detail & Quality .
• Interpersonal Relationship