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Société Générale is seeking a Trade Finance Operations Specialist to manage and process various Trade Finance products including Import and Export Letters of Credit (LC), Collections, Guarantees, Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC), and other trade-related banking products. The role requires strong knowledge of international trade finance operations, compliance screening, sanctions regulations, SWIFT messaging, and banking operational procedures.

• Process and validate Import Letter of Credit (LC) transactions
• Handle LC issuance, amendments, and advisory activitie
• Process Export LC advising and notifications
• Process Import and Export Collection transaction
• Validate and process trade-related payments
• Handle Bank Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC)
• Perform sanctions, embargo, and compliance screening
• Conduct OFAC and regulatory compliance checks
• Process and manage SWIFT messages
• Escalate pending transactions and operational issues
• Ensure SLA adherence and timely transaction processing
• Support process transitions and operational improvements
• Update and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Cross-train across products and regions
• Identify opportunities for process optimization

• Trade Finance
• Letter of Credit (LC)
• Export Finance
• Import Finance
• Trade Collections
• Bank Guarantees
• Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC)
• SWIFT Messaging
• International Trade Operations
• Compliance Screening
• Sanctions Screening
• OFAC Compliance
• KYC
• Trade Based Money Laundering (TBML)
• Banking Operations
• Risk Management

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience in Trade Finance Operations
• Strong understanding of International Trade Products
• Knowledge of SWIFT Standards
• Knowledge of KYC, AML, and Compliance Processes
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced banking environment