Operation Analyst – Trade Finance- Trade Loan Processing

Position Description:

Company Profile:
Founded in 1976 CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94000 consultants and professionals across the globe CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at .

Position: Operation Analyst Trade Finance- Trade Loan Processing
Experience: 5-8 years
Category: Operations
Shift: Night shift
Location: Bangalore
Position ID: J0426-1294
Employment Type: Full Time

Education Qualification: Graduate degree required (MBA preferred) preferably in Finance Banking or related discipline with minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

We are seeking an experienced Operation Analyst to work on CGIs proprietary Trade Finance platform Trade360.
Trade360 is a comprehensive SaaS-based global trade finance platform supporting banking trade services across 80 countries and 130 locations serving more than 30000 portal users. The platform enables banks to deliver Trade Finance Supply Chain Finance Payables Receivables and Cash Management services through a single integrated system featuring advanced imaging workflow reporting and XML-based integration architecture.
The ideal candidate will possess strong domain expertise in Trade Finance and Supply Chain Finance and experience in banking product implementation environments.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Trade loan processing
Process drawdown requests verify supporting trade documents (LC invoices BL insurance) calculate interest accruals and repayment schedules and manage rollover and prepayment instructions.

Documentation & compliance
Review facility agreements sanction credit approvals ensure KYC/AML checks are current and flag documentation exceptions to the credit and compliance teams before disbursement.

Reconciliation & settlements
Perform daily nostro and position reconciliations resolve funding breaks coordinate with treasury for FX funding needs and ensure T0/T1 settlement SLAs are met.

Systems & data integrity
Maintain accurate records in the core banking/trade finance system raise system exceptions and support UAT for product or system enhancements.

Stakeholder management
Act as the operational point of contact for relationship managers clients and correspondent banks. Respond to queries on transaction status charges and documentation within agreed SLAs.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Good to have Skills-

Graduate degree in Finance Commerce or related field
58 years in trade finance or transaction banking operations
Working knowledge of trade loan structures clean usance packing credit
Familiarity with UCP 600 URDG 758 and ICC trade rules
Strong documentation review skills LC BL commercial invoices
Proficiency in MS Excel; comfortable with data reconciliation
Experience with Trade360 Finastra Surecomp or similar TF platforms
CDCS / CITF certification (or in progress)
Exposure to reverse factoring or dynamic discounting programmes
Understanding of SWIFT messaging (MT202 MT103 MT799)
Experience in a process improvement or automation initiative

Behavioural competencies
High accuracy and attention to detail under volume pressure trade operations are zero-tolerance for errors
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple transactions across different time zones and settlement deadlines
Proactive in escalating exceptions and credit/compliance concerns without waiting for direction
Clear written and verbal communication for internal teams clients and correspondent banks

Good to have Skills-Forfaiting & receivables discounting Commodity / structured trade finance basics
Bank guarantee & SBLC handling Letter of credit operations

Skills:

• English
• Business Analysis
• Collections
• Functional testing
• Ops supply chainback-off adv
• Trade Finance

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll reach your full potential because

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas embrace new opportunities and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Required Experience:

IC

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1