Job Description
HSBC is currently recruiting for the role of Operations Associate, Global Trade and Receivables Finance (GTRF).
Duties and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Maintain and improve the delivery of “superior” customer service by working as directed by management to ensure that all work is processed within PLA
To ensure that all work is processed with guidelines and appropriate timescales in order to minimize operational risk and/or customer complaint.
To be aware of the nature of our customer’s business and alert any unusual transactions, to Line Management
Proactively participating and leading change / transformation initiatives across the site and the bank
Ensure that the customer is at the heart of everything we do both personally and as an organisation by ensuring work is completed in accordance with established procedures and standards.
Ensure a high degree of accuracy in order to minimise operational risk
Work productively and professionally. Demonstrate ways to improve customer service and increase productivity.
To operate Operational and FCC Controls
To abide by the Group Compliance Policy by containing compliance risk in conjunction with the relevant Compliance Department. The term compliance embraces all relevant laws, rules and codes with which the business has to apply.
Job Requirements
Good International Trade experience and background required, working knowledge of ICC Publications UCP600, URC522
Awareness of the trade facilities and customer trade cycles
Awareness applicable to the role, of the content and application of ICC rules as related to Documentary Credits and Collections and of internal control procedures,
Strong interpersonal skills
Excellent English (written and verbal) communication skills
Medium-high MS office knowledge/skills (especially Excel)
Previous experience in large scale centralized operations is desirable
Flexibility to work in time zones as required by business