trade finance officer

Sharjah Islamic Bank

Careers for a Changing World of Islamic Banking. Officer - Trade Finance Posted On 11 Sep, 2025Type PermanentJob Category Operations-Trade FinanceJob Purpose :<ul><li>Checking and/or authorizing of Letters of Guarantee, Export Letter of Credit, Transfers, Outward</li><li>Documentary Collections,</li><li>Manage the TFD helpdesk enquiries mailbox</li><li>Verifying / releasing of SWIFT Message from Swift Alliance</li><li>Conduct Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) checks as per regulatory and internal guidelines -Review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) periodically and suggest improvements where needed.</li><li>Identify manual processes for automation, raise Change Requests (CRs), and participate in automation efforts to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.</li></ul>KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:<ul><li>1st or 2nd checking / authorizing of the Guarantee Issuance Amendment, Claim lodgment, Claim Settlement.</li><li>Ensuring an efficient and effective approach which pays special attention to the terms and conditions stipulated and provides total confidence that the interests of all parties are protected while transactions take place at minimum cost in a timely and customer focused manner.</li></ul>Export Letter of Credit Checking / Authorizing:<ul><li>1st or 2nd checking / authorizing of the Advising / Amendment / Lodgment / Acceptance / Settlement under</li><li>Export Letter of Credit</li><li>1st or 2nd checking / authorizing of the Transfer / Substitution of documents / Acceptance / Settlement under transfer under Export Letter of Credit</li><li>Ensuring an efficient and effective approach which pays special attention to the terms and conditions stipulated and provides total confidence that the interests of all parties are protected while transactions take place at minimum cost in a timely and customer focused manner.</li></ul>Outward Documentary Collection Checking / Authorizing:<ul><li>1st or 2nd checking / authorizing of the Lodgment / Acceptance / Settlement / Tracers under Outward Documentary Collection</li><li>Ensuring an efficient and effective approach which pays special attention to the terms and conditions stipulated and provides total confidence that the interests of all parties are protected while transactions take place at minimum cost in a timely and customer focused manner.</li></ul>Document Checking and Discrepancies under Export documents:<ul><li>1st or 2nd Checking of export documents, identify and report discrepancies in accordance with Export LC, UCP 600, ISBP, regulatory & internal policies / guidelines.</li><li>Communicate with customer or counterparties to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing of export transactions.</li><li>Ensures all documents under ODC are properly checked and are in accordance with the Customer's instruction, regulatory & internal policies / guidelines and relevant ICC Publications.</li></ul>Renewal & Cancellation of Guarantees:<ul><li>Checking/releasing of timely Extension of Auto Renewal Guarantees & recovery of its commission.</li><li>Review & release of Cancellation of expired guarantee.</li></ul>ODC & Export Tracers & Follow-ups:<ul><li>Checking of timely tracers to Collecting banks for follow up on Acknowledgment / Payment / Acceptance.</li></ul>TFD Helpdesk Inquiries:<ul><li>Ensure timely and accurate responses to internal and external queries related to trade finance products and processes.</li><li>Responds to customers' inquiries and overcome objections, aiming at providing quality service for customers</li></ul>Swift Alliance:<ul><li>Releasing of SWIFT messages related to Export LCs / Outward Collections / Guarantees etc.</li><li>Review and release SWIFT messages via the SWIFT Alliance system in accordance with applicable standards and controls.</li></ul>Compliance & Risk:<ul><li>Conduct Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) checks as per regulatory and internal guidelines. Check / verify named parties in the SWS system</li><li>Check / verify customer's signature in the SigCap system.</li></ul>MIS Reporting:<ul><li>Ensures that daily position are correctly made / checked / compiled and proper follow up where required</li><li>Ensures that daily / monthly / quarterly annual returns / reconciliation / reports are checked compiled and submitted where required, to concerned departments.</li></ul>Process Review & Improvement:<ul><li>Review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) periodically and suggest improvements where needed.</li></ul>Automation:<ul><li>Identify manual processes, raise Change Requests (CRs), and participate in automation efforts to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.</li></ul>Qualifications, Experiences & Technical Skills:<ul><li>Minimum Experience:6 Years experience in Trade Finance</li><li>Language Skills:Strongon both oral and written Arabic & English.</li><li>Computers/ Systems /Software Skills :MS Office - T24 Software - Intermediate</li><li>Other Qualifications (If Any):CITF, CDCS, CSD. </li></ul>Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) started servicing the society in 1975; providing banking services to individuals and companies. An Amiri decree; released by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohamed Al Qassimi the member of the Supreme Council & Ruler of Sharjah, was issued to launch & green-light the bank expedition. The bank was originally founded as National Bank of Sharjah and was suited the first bank to convert to Islamic Banking in 2002.The revolutionizing from commercial banking to Islamic banking was a significant twist for the bank. Not only were specialized products & services modulated for customers, the banks entire organization was converted to be conventional to Islamic regulations. Now, SIB offers customers a broad range of Sharia'a compliant retail, corporate & investment services through the extensive UAE networks.<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?fWvNQADmqksevy2B76SBsLTeIbWCy250b" width="0" height="0" />

Officer - Trade Finance, Sharjah

Arab Bank

<div>
 
 
 About the Company
 
 
 
 Arab Bank is committed to delivering innovative financial solutions and exceptional service to our clients. Our mission is to foster growth and development in the communities we serve while maintaining a culture of integrity and excellence.
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 The role involves developing the Trade Finance strategy in coordination with the Country Head of Transaction Banking, ensuring profitability and responsible management of P&amp;L relating to Trade Finance.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
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 Develop the Trade Finance strategy in coordination with the Country Head of Transaction Banking.
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 Accountable for profitability and responsible for P&amp;L relating to Trade Finance and for delivery of profitable growth and financial objectives.
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 Implement a TF sales strategy that would allow the bank to secure strategic flows, ensuring P&amp;L and liabilities growth.
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 Increase Arab Bank&rsquo;s share in the trade flows to and from PLC branches and subsidiaries.
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 Interact with Trade Finance Managers at AB branches and subsidiaries on capturing additional trade flows, ensure proper support and resolve issues related to trade finance.
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 Identify trade limits required and be accountable for trade limit utilization in country.
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 Meet with institutional clients in country with the aim of maintaining strong relationships and marketing TF products and services offered by Arab Bank.
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 Collaborate with TB-HO to initiate new trade products and develop existing products based on market demand.
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 Explore new trade opportunities in country.
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 Promote cross selling across products and different lines of businesses.
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 Involve in trade transactions initiated within the country.
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 Compliance performance in line with AB Code of Conduct as well as AB PnPs and Local Laws and Regulations.
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 Awareness of Single Obligor Limits (SOL) in accordance with the Central Bank instructions, and in liaison with Local Finance.
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 Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in trade finance products and regulations in the designated country/region, and provide recommendations to the Country Head of TB.
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 Trade Finance revenues (interest income, fees &amp; commissions).
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 Trade Finance credit limit utilization.
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 Trade Finance country market share.
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 New clients/volumes and TF products.
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 Liquidity and CASA, cross-selling.
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 Compliance with combating financial crime regulations &amp; requirements.
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 University degree in business (MBA is a plus).
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 Minimum 7 years in Trade Finance/CIB/FI or related banking experience with international/domestic banks.
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 Required Skills
 
 
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 Fluent in English and Arabic (French is a plus).
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 Strong interpersonal, presentation, communication and negotiation skills.
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 Proven understanding/knowledge of all banking products and services.
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 Proven financial analytical skills and understanding of financial statements.
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 Preferred Skills
 
 
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 Experience in developing trade finance products.
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 Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
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 Pay range and compensation package
 
 
 
 Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.
 
 
 
 Equal Opportunity Statement
 
 
 
 Arab Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
 
 
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Trade Finance Manager

Commercial Bank of Dubai

Job Purpose: Front-line position responsible for origination, structuring, execution, and monitoring of structured trade finance transactions Principal Accountability: The role involves originating, structuring, and executing large, high-quality, sophisticated trade finance opportunities across sectors. Structure Trade Finance solution including Limited recourse receivable financing, Inventory/warehouse financing, Pre-export finance deals, B2B facilities, ECA/Insurance backed deals, Borrowing base facilities, Reverse Factoring etc. Develop strong pipeline of ETB/NTB of targeted customers to build out a robust annuity trade finance book. Develop and negotiate term sheets, Trade Finance assessment notes and support credit memos to secure internal approvals. Ensure Transactions are sufficiently ring-fenced to ensure timely repayments. Responsible for annual revenue targets agreement for assigned portfolio as per KPI. Work closely with Trade Sales, Products, credit &amp; legal teams to finalise transaction approvals and documentation. Lead negotiations with financial institutions, insurance providers, development finance institutions for co-financing/structuring deals. Conduct wallet assessment to determine new areas for wallet &amp; products penetration. Account Planning for ETB/NTB clients carries prime scope of this position. Keep track of assigned portfolio revenues, volumes and monitor against planned targets. Cross sell other flow products i.e. Treasury to ensure multi-product relationship. Ensure professional execution of services by liaising with coverage partners, Trade Ops, FI, Compliance and other internal stake holders Establish effective &amp; professional communication (both internal and external) to ensure turnaround time within designated parameters and higher client satisfaction levels. Facilitate capability enhancement of TB products selling techniques of the coverage team. Keep abreast with recent developments in the local/international business environment &amp; relevant market in-sights for betterment of the bank and existing product offerings. DHS score as per KPI &amp; Product penetration per client as per KPI needs to be achieved.

Senior Manager, Structured Trade Finance

First Abu Dhabi Bank

<div>Company Description 
Join the UAE&rsquo;s largest bank and one of the world&rsquo;s largest and safest financial institutions. Our focus is to create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities to grow through differentiation, agility and innovation. We are looking for top talent and your success is our success. Accelerate your growth as you help us reach our goals and advance your career. Be ready to make your mark a top company, in an exciting &amp; dynamic industry. 
Job Description 
JOB PURPOSE:
FAB Centralised Operations is a part of the Business Support Group that provides transaction processing and other operational services to First Abu Dhabi Bank, its subsidiaries and affiliates across various lines of Business. The highest standards of control and risk oversight is maintained to ensure that the large amounts of financial transactions that take place every day do not entail any unanticipated risk to the Bank or its customers.
Trade Finance department services the Trade transactions originated primarily by WBG (CIB, CB, FI, IB and Islamic Banking) and also by Consumer Banking.
Specific Accountability<ul><li>
Zero Ops Loss; NIL near miss / income leakage event; target zero high risk error</li><li>
Target zero complaints, minimum 95 percent adherence to TAT standards as agreed with business. Achieve more than 90% satisfaction score in the internal customer survey.</li><li>
Nil unauthorised breaches in Policy/regulatory requirements and SOPs. Satisfactory rating in all audits - INA/RMU/OCS/Self- Assessment.</li><li>
Nil breaches in housekeeping (reconciliations, tracers, DCFCL etc.).</li><li>
NIL critical findings in regulatory /external/internal audits.</li><li>
No. of PI (process improvement) proposals found fruitful by management. No. of successful PIs implemented.</li><li>
Execute departmental initiatives as advised.</li><li>
Number of cross functional desk supported during the year.</li></ul> 
Qualifications 
Minimum Qualification<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in any stream or related discipline. CITF preferred</li><li>
Thorough understanding of ICC Rules, local laws and legal risks, trade documentations, shipping terms and standard operating procedures of the bank.</li><li>
Specialisation in own area of work and working knowledge of all Trade products</li></ul>
Minimum Experience &amp; Skills<ul><li>
 Minimum 3 years of experience in Trade Finance with hands on experience in all trade finance products.</li><li>
Hands on experience on Core Banking Solutions</li><li>
Good communication, presentation and analytical skills</li><li>
Conversant with MS Office Products (Word, Excel-Macros, Pivot, MS Access) and other Analytical tools.</li><li>
Working knowledge of associated activities like the ones related to IMB, Insurance Business, SWIFT etc.,</li><li>
Extensive knowledge of UCP600, URC522, ISBP, ISP98, URDG758, URR725, Incoterms 2010, ICC Banking Commission opinions etc.,</li></ul></div>

Senior Officer- Trade Finance Operations (Emiratized Role)

Deutsche Bank AG

Job Description: Details of the Division and Team: Deutsche Bank s set-up includes four divisions that are well-positioned to grow: A Corporate Bank, the Investment Bank, the Private Bank and the asset manager DWS. At the heart of Deutsche Bank s client franchise is the Corporate Bank, a market leader in cash management, trade finance &amp; lending, trust &amp; agency and securities services. Focusing on the treasurers and finance departments of corporate and commercial clients and financial institutions across the globe, our universal expertise and global network allows us to offer truly integrated and effective solutions. Structured Trade and Export Finance ( STEF ) specializes in delivering innovative structured finance solutions to help suppliers, buyers and borrowers promote their cross-border trade transactions and manage their finance and risk requirements. Deutsche Bank s STEF department is a world-class arranger of Structured Trade &amp; Export Finance globally and is a market leader in the MEA region. STEF s principal product in the Middle East &amp; African region is Export Credit Agency and Multi-Lateral Agency supported finance. The candidate will be involved in all aspects of the STEF, playing an essential transaction origination and structuration role with taking direct responsibility for developing and maintaining client relationship. 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: <ul> <li> Life Insurance </li> <li> Accidental Death Insurance </li> <li> Permanent Partial Disability Insurance </li> <li> Private Medical Insurance for you, your spouse and dependent children </li> <li> Flexible working arrangements </li> <li> 30 days of annual paid leave, plus public holiday &amp; Flexible Working Arrangement </li> <li> DB contributions to DIFC Employee Workplace Savings (DEWS) </li> </ul> Your key responsibilities: <ul> <li> Support to the STEF Dubai team in the origination of new business opportunities which may involve the marketing, pricing, structuring and execution of new export finance facilities </li> <li> Involved in the identification of new business opportunities and the preparation of pitch documents, presentations to clients and calculating transaction KPIs and all other risk/rewards returns. </li> <li> The assessment and management of financial and non financial risk in close-cooperation with control and 2nd functions is another key responsibility. This includes preparation of applications and presentations of transactions to the relevant decision forums such as Deal Councils, Decision Fora and Reputational Risk Committees. </li> <li> Once mandates are secured, responsibility for all aspects of transaction execution, including but not limited to negotiations with borrowers and suppliers, managing the credit approval process, and undertaking documentation and legal due diligence with external law firms and drafting the loan documentation. </li> <li> Management and monitoring of the transactions with any counterparties such as clients, banking partners and the supplier during the life of the loan. </li> <li> Responsible for some assigned buyer markets and key client franchise of STEF business </li> <li> Close co-ordination with the global STEF networks and other Deutsche Bank Corporate Bank and Investment Bank business lines as well as relevant infrastructure functions during the origination and execution of new deals. </li> </ul> Your skills and experience: <ul> <li> A degree from a recognised university, Business / Finance or Law. </li> <li> Excellent communication skills in English. Speaking French or Arabic would be a plus to liaise with clients in the region. </li> <li> Minimum 3 years related experience, gained within an Export Finance or similar team at a leading commercial or investment bank </li> <li> Knowledge of the Middle East &amp; African export finance and financial markets and the wider emerging market landscape would be a distinct advantage </li> <li> Business driven approach willingness and capabilitiy to grow into a client facing role </li> <li> Good communications and presentation skills </li> <li> Excellent team spirit </li> <li> Strong analytical and structuring skills, accuracy in output </li> <li> Organised, agile and with a good sense of priorities </li> <li> Versatile, proactive and adaptable, creative in problem solving </li> <li> Entrepreneurial mindset with the courage to challenge status quo and develop new ideas for revenues opportunities </li> <li> Sensitive to confidentiality, Compliance and ethical matters </li> </ul> How we ll support you: <ul> <li> Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities </li> <li> Coaching and support from experts in your team </li> <li> A culture of continuous learning to aid progression </li> <li> A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs </li> <li> Training and development to help you excel in your career </li> </ul> About us and our teams: Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. click here to see what we do. Deutsche Bank &amp; Diversity 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. <div> <div> <div> <div> 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. </div> </div> </div> </div>

CB - Structured Trade & Export Finance - MEA - Structurer AVP/VP

Oversee day-to-day operations, including transaction processing, settlement activities, Rate fixing, and service delivery, both internally and with clients Responsibilities include Trade Finance, DCM, Syndications, Cash management, and Treasury business. Preparing reports, metrics, and analysis for senior management and regulatory bodies. Assign tasks, to team members as per business need Handling escalated customer queries and complex service issues. Monitoring the bank exposures including Sovereign risk periodically, to ensure accurate reporting and ongoing quality of the portfolio. Closing data gaps on the system Monitoring the trade volume and credit facilities on an ongoing basis. Handling documentations at FI level, including MRPA, MTLA, Syndications, FOLs,Follow up on the Agenda of FI credit files, save credit committee minutes Provide support in the preparation of the FI credit files Update dept. Country / Bank credit limits Provide reports on current exposure by bank, country, etc. Support SRM and RM for compliance tasks. In charge of the KYC database (new, renewals ) under EDMS. In charge of coordinating with compliance dept. for any counterpart inquirySupport SRM and RM for all customer positions / reservations and process transactions. Manage the dept. Country / Bank credit limits (new transactions, reservations, repay.) Initiate approval process for the booking of a transaction Inform back offices of approvals of transactions Inform and Follow up with SRM / RM on any payment delays of capital, interest, feesProvide frequent activity / portfolio and on demand reports: Daily FI balance funded assets Weekly FI transactions / Pipeline report Monthly Repayment report, monthly vostro activity Quarterly RMCC pack Bi annually Profitability MIS Follow up with correspondent banks on pending / recall payments Provide support to the NBFI segment (delayed payments, etc.) Follow up with correspondent banks unpaid charges (fees ..) Handling queries of the AED Vostro accountsAct as the custodian of the department Policies and Procedures, Recommend amendments when and if required,Manage &amp; guide ARMs in handling daily transactions &amp; credit approvalsManage public domain info related to FI (SSIs, list of correspondents, Almanac) Manage and Renew US and UK process agents mandates Forward / Follow up audit requests from / to banks Safe keeping of various agreements: MRPA, loans, terms and conditions Manage SWIFT Alliance for RMAs, summary extractions, KYC registry

Team Leader, FI & Operations

Qatar National Bank

<div>Job Purpose Summary: 
The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Issuance for Import L/Cs services by ensuring timely and seamless processing of transactions and conduct of activities pertaining to trade finance operations in the most effective and efficient manner resulting in the highest level of customer service quality and ensuring that the related financial and operational risks are mitigated.
Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities by Dimensions: 
A. Shareholder &amp; Financial:<ul><li>Comply with all relevant policies/ procedures to enable timely identification and resolution of processing errors/ duplicate processing/ suspicious transactions and thereby help avoid the incidence of financial/ reputation loss for the Group.
</li><li>Implements KPI's and best practices for Manager, Issuance (LCs) role.</li><li>Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent.</li><li>Promote cost consciousness and efficiency and enhance productivity, to minimise cost, avoid waste, and optimise benefits for the bank.</li></ul>
B. Customer (Internal &amp; External):<ul><li>Provide adequate and efficient Import L/Cs Issuance services to internal customers and thereby help them serve external customers in a more efficient manner, resulting in increased external customer satisfaction levels.</li><li>Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with all the other related departments to achieve the Group's goals/ objectives.</li><li>Provide adequate technical support and assistance with respect to Import L/Cs Issuance related transactions, as and when required.
</li><li>To assist customers in all their queries on Bank's product and seek solution to their requests.</li><li>Maintain activities in accordance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with internal departments/units to achieve improvements in turn-around time.</li></ul>
C. Internal (Processes, Products, Regulatory):<ul><li>Ensure handling of Import Letters of Credit with strict compliance to Group's policies, procedures, and International Chamber of Commerce Rules.</li><li>Verify accuracy of all transactions before authorizing, in order to secure the position of QNB and its clients.</li><li>Authorize transactions for opening letters of credit, amendment, and cancellation, within the limit as per the credit policy.
</li><li>Verify Swifts of transactions relating to Import Letters of Credit.</li><li>Supervise officers of Import Letters of Credit Issuance unit
</li><li>Provide periodical reports of issued and outstanding import letters of credit, and margins to the Assistant Manager Issuance to enable him to monitor the workflow and income.</li><li>Liaise inside and outside the department in order to improve service quality for import letters of credit service.</li><li>Recommend changes and improvements to policies and procedures pertaining to letter of credit issuance and
</li></ul>monitoring.<ul><li>Negotiate/ deal with complex letter of credit terms for L/Cs at sight, usance, transferable and back-to-back L/Cs.</li></ul>
D. Learning &amp; Knowledge:<ul><li>Act to enhance professional development of self and others.</li><li>Keep abreast of changes in International Chamber of Commerce/ relevant UCP rules pertaining to Import L/Cs Issuance and continually update staff on the same.</li><li>Hold meetings with direct reports and assess their performance as well as department's overall performance on a regular basis.</li><li>Take decisive action to ensure speedy resolution of staff unresolved grievances or conflicts within the individual teams comprising the Department.
</li><li>Ensure high standards of confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information.</li></ul>
Education/Experience Requirements:<ul><li> 
Bachelor degree University Graduate/preferred with a Major in Marketing, Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or Information Technology (related field of study)</li><li>At least 6 years of relevant experience, preferably within a highly rated international bank / Foreign Trade Operations
</li></ul>Required Special Skills:<ul><li> 
Knowledge and practical application of the current International Chamber of Commerce Rules (uniform customers for Documentary Credits UCP600, Uniform Rules for Reimbursements URR525, Stand-by Letters of Credit ISP98, Incoterms2010, current revision).</li><li>Must have loan servicing industry experience.</li><li>Thorough understanding of Letter of Credit concepts.</li><li>General understanding of lending principles.</li><li>Computer proficient and knowledge of MS Office applications, bank and database applications.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (and Arabic preferably).</li><li>Must be detailed and multi-task oriented.</li><li>Organized and able to work independently using good business judgment.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Support International Branches &amp; Subsidiaries</li></ul></div>

Manager Issuance (LCs) (Qatarization)

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