Officer -Bills Team-Operation Department (Fresh Graduate Welcome)

Position Summary We are looking for a conscientious and motivated individual to join the Bills Team of our Operations Department. This is an entry-level / junior operations position, ideal for candidates with little or no prior experience in trade finance, as comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided. The role primarily covers the end-to-end processing of import and export documents, including document receipt, dispatch, scanning and registration, together with trade finance transaction processing and support for process and system optimisation. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of experienced team members and grow into handling more specialised duties such as document examination, letter of credit issuance, agency payment and forfaiting. Key Responsibilities Document Receipt, Dispatch, Scanning and Registration Receive, log in and register incoming trade documents (including import/export documents, letters of credit, collections and related instruments) in an accurate and timely manner. Dispatch outgoing trade documents and correspondence to relevant internal departments, counterparty banks, beneficiaries and customers in accordance with operational procedures. Scan, image and file trade documents and related records into the Bank’s document management and trade finance systems, ensuring proper indexing, traceability and safekeeping. Maintain and update daily transaction registers, logs and tracking records, and ensure that all documents are properly accounted for and retrievable. Trade Finance Operations Processing Process import and export trade finance transactions under the guidance and supervision of senior team members, including letter of credit issuance, amendments, negotiation, acceptance, payment and reimbursement. Compliance, Reporting and Team Support Perform operational duties in strict compliance with the Bank’s policies, internal controls and applicable laws and regulations, and follow proper procedures for anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance checks. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, International Finance, Banking, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline is preferred; fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Prior experience in trade finance / documentary credit operations is NOT a mandatory requirement. Relevant working experience will be an advantage but is not essential, as full training will be provided. Basic understanding of international trade and trade settlement concepts; familiarity with letters of credit, collections and trade finance products is an advantage but not required. Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of international rules and practices such as UCP 600, URC 522, and ISBP821, and to study for relevant professional qualifications. Meticulous, patient, responsible and able to follow detailed procedures with a high degree of accuracy; strong sense of compliance, confidentiality and internal control. Good communication and coordination skills, strong team spirit, and the ability to work cooperatively with various internal departments. Proficient in MS Office applications (WPS,Word, Excel, etc.) and Chinese word-processing software; able to handle basic operational statistics and reporting. Fluent in both written and spoken English, Putonghua (Mandarin) and Cantonese. Possession of, or willingness to obtain, CDCS and/or CSDG qualifications will be an advantage. Those with more relevant working experience will consider the role of Senior Officer