Trade Finance Data Processing Officer

Position overview

Key responsibilities

• Process and verify Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, Documentary Collections, and other funded and unfunded trade products.
• Extract, classify, validate, and enrich trade transaction data using trade finance systems and AI-enabled document processing platforms.
• Initiate, process, and validate transactions using Ti Plus or equivalent trade finance applications.
• Meet accuracy, quality, and timeliness requirements under established SLAs.
• Review transactional documents, identify discrepancies, and follow internal banking procedures.
• Adhere to AML, KYC, Central Bank regulations, and applicable international trade finance standards.
• Maintain transaction records, operational reports, and processing statistics.
• Perform UAT for system enhancements, automation, and AI-based document extraction.
• Identify operational risks and recommend improvements to controls and processing efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and operational issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Relevant banking operations experience; Trade Finance Operations experience is preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of import/export LCs, Bank Guarantees, Documentary Collections, and trade documentation.
• Experience with Ti Plus, Pelican/TDA, or similar platforms is highly desirable.
• Exposure to AI-enabled data extraction, document validation, Appian, or UAT is an advantage.
• Good understanding of UCP 600, AML, KYC, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, data validation, and problem-solving skills; excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to process high-volume transactions accurately.
• Previous UAE or GCC banking operations experience is preferred.

Location

• The description lists Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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