ED / SVP, Head of Regional Trade Operations, Institutional Banking Group Operations, Technology[]

The employer is a leading financial services group in Asia To lead the standardization and regionalization of Trade Services policies, guidelines and procedures To implement a comprehensive and robust training roadmap for all levels of staff to build strong trade expertise pipeline across the region To work with stakeholders including technology team and be responsible for project developments and change management for regional trade systems across all locations To work in close partnership with business to ensure that operating environment is able to support their business strategy To drive innovation for trade finance solution to embrace digitization To plan & strategize for growth, operational efficiency To drive client servicing model and standards & operational controls To drive operational risk management across all locations to ensure consistency in control standards To be responsible for team’s people management & development University degree with at least 15 years’ relevant experiences in operational management, controls management, and, project management. Have proven track record in operating as an effective leader overseeing multiple teams / countries Have the capacity of working with business partners, such as Technology, Product, Compliance, Finance, Treasury, Risk and Controls. Have immense knowledge and experiences in Trade Finance products & operation processing, including all relevant trade finance international standards, practices, rules and regulations Possess strong people management skills Effective communication skills Customer focused. Innovative mindset Strong Project management skills In-depth trade product knowledge and strong trade finance operation background Effective problem-solving, communications and people management skills to drive change in people behaviour through coaching, training and embedding Lean DNA In-depth knowledge on trade / statutory rules and regulations Strong risk & fraud awareness Sound facilitation and presentation skills Strong interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders