Trade Finance - Associate

Mizuho Global Services Pvt Ltd (MGS) is a subsidiary company of Mizuho Bank, Ltd, which is one of the largest banks, also called a Mega Bank of Japan. MGS was established in the year 2020 as part of Mizuho long-term strategy of creating a captive global processing center for remotely handling banking and IT-related operations of Mizuho Bank’s domestic and overseas offices and Mizuho’s group companies across the globe.

At Mizuho, we are committed to a culture driven by ethical values and supporting diversity in all its forms for our talent pool. The direction of MGS’s development is paved by its three key pillars: Mutual Respect, Discipline, and Transparency, which serve as the baseline of every process and operation carried out at MGS.

What’s in it for you?

• Immense exposure and learning
• Excellent career growth
• Company of highly passionate leaders and mentors
• Ability to build things from scratch

Know more about MGS: https://www.mizuhogroup.com/asia-pacific/mizuho-global-services

Trade Finance Operations

Job title – Associate

Experience

5-8 years of experience in Trade Finance (Minimum 2 years in authorization / checker role)

Role Purpose

To independently review, authorize and release trade finance transactions processed by the maker, ensuring accuracy, compliance with International Trade regulation, internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Review / Authorisation of trade finance transactions prepared by Makers for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
• Approval of Import Letter of Credit (LCs) -Issuance, Amendment, Bill Booking, Acceptance, Settlement
• Review / Authorisation of Export Letters of Credit – Advising, Confirmations, Transfers, Bill booking, Acceptance, Settlement
• Experience of Documentary Examination under LC as per UCP / ISBP rules
• Review / Authorisation of Documentary Collections (Import / Export) - Bill Booking, Acceptance, Settlement
• Review / Authorisation of Bank Guarantee / Standby LCs – Issuance, Amendments, reversal, closure, Invocations
• Review / Authorisation of Trade Loans – Invoice discounting, Supplier Finance, Rollover, Settlement

Key Skills :

• Strong knowledge of Trade Finance Operations
• Good understanding of UCP 600, ISBP, and documentary credit rules
• Good understanding of URDG and URC.
• Proficiency in SWIFT messaging and knowledge of Pacs 008 and 009.

Compliance

• Check sanction screening results, Perform Trade Based Money Laundering (TBML) checks and escalate high risk transactions

Risk Management

• Monitor Transaction queues
• Ensure SLA compliance
• Support audit activities
• Handle queries from makers
• Liaise with branches

Training and Coaching:

• Guide Junior Makers
• Conduct Training - Knowledge sharing sessions
• Review operational errors, if any
• Support process improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Commerce & Finance and MBA preferred,
• CDCS and CAIIB will add advantages

Address

Mizuho Global Services India Pvt. Ltd

16th Floor, Tower B

Brigade World Trade Centre,

No.142, Rajiv Gandhi Salai,

Chennai - 600 096, India