A career in IBM Consulting embraces long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. In this role, you will work for IBM BPO, part of Consulting that, accelerates digital transformation using agile methodologies, process mining, and AI-powered workflows.
You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including IBM Software and Red Hat.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you'll be supported by mentors and coaches who will encourage you to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in groundbreaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and learning opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
As an Assistant Manager -Trade Finance at Business Process Operations you are responsible for reviewing & performing checks on trade finance transactions processed by Level 1 & validating all transactions in accordance with ICC guidelines,
regulatory compliance (FEMA/RBI), and client-specific SOPs. This is a high-impact role requiring deep domain expertise in trade finance, international banking procedures, and documentation standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform Level 2 (L2) checking and authorization of trade finance transactions, including import/export, document checking, and international guarantees.
- Oversee day-to-day operations while ensuring compliance with FEMA, RBI, and internal bank guidelines.
- Review all trade documentation in accordance with international banking standards and client-specific requirements.
- Achieve 100% transaction turnaround within the defined SLA and following 6-eye check process with good efficiency.
- Monitor operational KPIs to ensure delivery on quality and turnaround time metrics.
- Coordinate with Client Support teams to resolve operational issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain and enhance SOPs and ensure adherence to compliance and internal control procedures.
- Drive team performance, manage goal setting, succession planning, and create staff backups.
- Ensure all deliverables are completed accurately and within deadlines as per IBM/client expectations.
- Graduate with 5+ years of hands-on experience in international trade finance operations.
- Strong working knowledge of Letters of Credit, Collections, Guarantees, and Trade Finance-related banking products.
- Experience in regulatory and compliance checks (AML, vessel checks, pricing/tariff reviews).
- Proficiency in processing SWIFT messages (MT103 / MT202) and performing workability checks.
- Familiarity with UCP, URR, and ISBP guidelines.
- Ability to develop and contribute to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Professional certifications such as CDCS (Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists) or CSDG (Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees) are a strong advantage.
- Strong analytical thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.