Trade Finance Processor

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We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join the **GTS team in HSBC GIFT City International Banking Unit.**

Job Introduction
- GTS Operations Manager - GIFT City
- Assisting with the management of teams engaged in processing of transactions and checking GSC and onshore.
- Assisting with the management of reconciliation and audit activity and escalation management
- Ensure tasks are executed in line with service level agreements between GIFT City and GSC and all extant regulations
- Assisting with the management of relationships with internal and where applicable, any stake holders.
- Assisting with the management of work schedules, resources, and budgetary planning for a unit.
- Ensure that the unit is equipped with systems, resources, and expertise to support the unit objectives.

Principal Responsibilities
- Responsible for overall GTS Operations in HIBU
- Oversee transaction processing for HIBU with Service Providers ensure that the transactions are processed within SLA and in compliance with HIBU operating controls
- Processing (L2) of RF and GTY tranx and perform GTY vetting onshore
- Manage on-site service provider team deployed for scanning documents.
- Plan transaction flows / BAU for GTS clients across GB, CMB, LOB’s between HIBU, GTS Frontline teams and Service Providers.
- Work Closely with Area Head GTS Services, Trade BDM’s (including FI’s) and client service managers to meet client’s expectations on transactions processing.
- Monitor suspense & nostro accounts to ensure the entries are passed promptly.
- Ensure Primary & Secondary reviews of control reports are completed as per GOP.
- Organize Trade Academies and knowledge sessions for HIBU clients in coordination with CSM team.
- Manage & Prepare Regulatory Reporting, Concurrent and Internal Audits for HIBU.
- Streamlining processes, controls and de-risking HIBU operations for GTS.
- Investigate Operational issues/ events, perform proactive root cause analysis and independently drive closure of actions.
- Co-ordinate with IT Projects teams for change control releases, UAT’s and resolution of defects.
- To provide inputs for preparation of Process notes/ Manual and be involved in compilation.
- Ensure swift messages for Core Trade and Guarantees are actioned including Daily reconciliation.
- Managing end to end tracking of guarantee and core trade transactions including tracking of internal approvals for HIBU.
- To conduct and participate in review calls with Group Offices for HIBU transactions
- To ensure follow up and timely action for commission receivables / payable is undertaken.
- Review control reports and other HIE generated reports daily to ensure that no Balance sheet differences occur to account of transactions processed on the previous day.**
RequirementsRole Requirements / Education Qualifications / Certifications / Experience:

- Graduate / Post Graduate Degree
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of work experience out of which 3 to 5 years should be in Trade Operation Role.
- Active GIFT City transaction handling experience will be an added advantage.
- Thorough knowledge of Internal Processes, FEMA and Regulatory Requirements as applicable to GTS transactions.
- Working knowledge of Guarantee issuances & vetting.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Client and Business centric approach, solution oriented and strong control.
- Excellent people management skills.**

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