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JOB TITLE : Trade Finance Officer.
Job Grade/Scale: UDBL 6
Location: Kampala
Reports To: Manager Business Development
Job Purpose
The Trade Finance Officer acts as a
central support to the trade finance front office and Business Development team in structuring
& execution of trade finance deals including, issuance of trade
instruments, transactional support, reconciliations, collateral management and
trade settlements.
Summary of Duties:
· Carry out all trade finance
operational functions of the Bank and coordinate with other units to ensure
smooth execution of day-to-day trade finance activities in an effective and
efficient manner.
· Participate in structuring
and documentation of all trade finance deals, and perform compliance checks
prior to disbursements.
· Initiate, review and
implement all collateral management agreements with collateral mangers.
· Co-ordinate with
monitoring, implementation and recoveries unit constantly to ensure compliance
with loan covenants.
Qualifications:
A first degree preferably in Commerce/ Economics/Finance/Business studies
or any other relevant course with a minimum of a second class lower; possession
of a relevant postgraduate or a trade finance related professional qualification
like CDCS or CITF, CSDG would be an added advantage.
Experience:
A minimum of 3 to 6 years cognate experience in trade finance operations in
a busy environment preferable within a financial institution.
Personal Competences:
Good Knowledge of ICC rules such as UCP 600, URDG and URC and ISP 98;
in-depth Knowledge of field ware housing, collateral management and ware house
receipt system; good credit analytical skills; good presentation skills;
ability to work with minimum supervision; passion/self-motivation; and ability
to work under pressure
Application Procedure
Send or deliver your application which shall include an up-to-date
curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic documents and contract addresses of 3
professional references to The Director, Human Resources & Administration,
1st Floor Wing B, Rwenzori Towers,
Plot 6 Nakasero Road.
P. O. Box 7210, Kampala.
Closing date: Friday 28th March 2014 5.00pm
