Handling of all Trade operational related tasks (i.e. Letter of credits, documentary collection/contracts, advance payment, incoming / outgoing payments, i.e. remittance & SWIFT related transactions.)
Initiate transactions for advising, confirmation, amendment and cancellation of Letters of Credit on a daily basis.
Ensure handling of shipping documents and all transactions are processed within the required turn-around time, proper control and service quality standards.
Processing of export advance payments and foreign bill against contracts, disbursing of export proceeds into client account after realization.
Processing of different SWIFT messages with respect to payments, settlements, refusal, discrepancies, Negotiations etc.
Ensured full compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations in all trade finance transactions, with no regulatory breaches.
Ensuring that all trade finance activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements, international trade laws, and internal policies to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
Report ITRS data to SBP and making/update Trade E-KYC.
To ensure timely submission of data/details/report relating to trade as and when required by the stakeholders.
Successfully expanding the bank's trade finance portfolio by bringing in new clients, fostering relationships with existing clients, and structuring trade finance solutions to meet their needs.
Implementing effective risk management strategies to minimize the bank's exposure to credit, operational, and compliance risks in trade finance transactions.
Identifying opportunities to cross-sell other banking products or services to trade finance clients, thereby increasing revenue and enhancing overall customer value.
Manage inventory of all archived records and update same on a regular basis & clean out obsolete records in coordination with appropriate work teams.
Increase trade finance portfolio by $5 million within 12 months through new client acquisition.
Successfully onboarded 5 new corporate clients engaged in international trade, expanding the bank's client base.
Assisted the Operations Manager in overseeing day-to-day operational activities within the bank.
Provided backup support and assumed managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Operations Manager.

Ensure timely processing of request for both import and export transactions.Initiate transaction requests to Trade Factory for processing after thorough checking/scrutiny as per trade manual.To perform safekeeping (custody) of all trade related documentsClose contact with respective Branch Manager to achieve full compliance of Prudential Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures and relevant PoliciesFollow all controls and procedures by timely reporting to ensure adherence to the risk and compliance policies to avoid State banks penalties. Ensure best possible relationship with all customers for daily transactions & related complaints through adherence to excellent service standards. Bring in NTBs. Managing Trade of whole Islamabad region of SME sector

Initiate transaction requests to Trade Factory for processing after thorough checking/scrutiny as per trade manual. Initiate all requests related to import and export to TF for timely execution. Handling of all SBP cases related to import, export (including export adjudication) and commercial remittances. Submission of periodic reports and foreign returns to SBP. Initiate issuance of FTTs as per SBP manual and SBP special approvals. Dealing with Foreign inward remittances, Lodgement and payment of FOBCs. Dealing with the treasury for rates negotiation. Attending to internal as well as SBP audit report and ensuring 100 rectification in minimum possible time.

Initiate transaction requests to Trade Factory for processing after thorough checking/scrutiny as per trade manual.Ensure lodgement and realization of inward and outward clearing including returns. Liaison with NIFT for settlement of transactions. Issuance, cancellation and payment of all banking instruments.Handle request for online funds transferred across the bank.Marking and revoking of stop payment of cheques in the system.Issuance and closure of lockers.

Key responsibilitiesCreate plan and communicate deadlines to complete deals on time. Prepare variety of different written communication, reports and documents. Establish relation with both international and national customer to enhance business. Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast paced atmosphere. Resolve problems, improve operations and provide exceptional service.