Senior Officer, Trade Operations (LC Advising)

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The Senior Officer, Trade Operations (LC Advising) supports the processing and advising of import and export letters of credit. Responsibilities typically include checking trade documents against applicable rules, preparing and issuing LC advice, coordinating with customers and internal teams, handling amendments, maintaining accurate records, and meeting service-level and regulatory requirements. Candidates are generally expected to have a diploma or degree in banking, finance, business, or a related field, with relevant experience in trade finance or documentary operations. Knowledge of UCP 600, ISBP, AML requirements, attention to detail, good numerical ability, and strong written and verbal communication are important. The role also requires the ability to work accurately under deadlines and follow strict operational controls.

About the employer

United Overseas Bank (UOB) is a major Southeast Asian bank headquartered in Singapore, with operations across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and other markets. The bank provides personal and business banking, commercial and corporate banking, transaction banking, wealth management, investment banking, and treasury services. UOB serves individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises, multinational companies, and institutional clients. Its Malaysian operations offer banking services through branches, digital channels, and corporate banking teams. The group is known for its regional connectivity, particularly in supporting trade, cross-border business, and supply-chain activity across ASEAN. The position is based in Malaysia and forms part of the bank’s trade operations function, supporting the accurate and compliant handling of documentary trade transactions.