Trade Finance (SME)

Job Title : Trade Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Location : Thane – Mumbai

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 5–10 years

About SimplyFI Softech India Pvt. Ltd.

SimplyFI is a leading AI- and blockchain-powered product company specializing in automating and transforming trade finance processes for global banks and financial institutions. We’re looking for an experienced Trade Finance SME to provide domain expertise, guide product development, and ensure compliance with international trade finance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the domain expert for trade finance in platform development, ensuring alignment with banking practices and regulatory compliance.

Define and validate workflows for trade finance instruments (LCs, Bills of Exchange, Invoices, Bills of Lading, Import / Export documentation).

Provide compliance and regulatory inputs, including UCP 600, ISBP, FEMA, AML, KYC, OFAC, and ICC guidelines.

Collaborate with product, technology, and client teams to translate business requirements into functional specifications.

Validate AI / ML-driven outputs such as OCR accuracy, anomaly detection, and classification of trade documents.

Support VAPT, audit, and risk assessments from a trade finance domain perspective.

Prepare use-case scenarios, test cases, and acceptance criteria for new product features.

Assist in client onboarding discussions, demos, and training sessions.

Advise on business continuity requirements for trade finance operations.

Stay updated on the latest trade finance trends, regulations, and digital transformation initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

5–10 years of experience in trade finance operations, compliance, or consulting (banking / financial institution background preferred).

In-depth knowledge of international trade finance instruments (LC, BG, invoice financing, supply chain finance).

Strong understanding of UCP 600, ISBP, Incoterms, AML / KYC, FEMA regulations, and SWIFT messaging standards.

Experience working with core banking / trade finance platforms (e.g., Finacle Trade, EximBills, TI Plus).

Ability to bridge the gap between business teams and technical developers.

Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Prior experience working with digital transformation or fintech products is a plus.