Trade Officer II

Officer II-Trade Finance

Job Purpose:

Processing Remittances TTS and RTGS, Handling Customers queries/ inquiries on trade products and preparing Trade Finance Reports internal and external.

Key Role & Responsibilities:

• Remittance processing of RTGS and telegraphic transfers in SWIFT and the core banking system.
• Preparation of departmental internal and external reports.
• Respond promptly to SWIFT and outward remittance queries to customers and other external parties.
• Departmental email monitoring and taking appropriate action.
• Departmental document management
• Support trade-related projects in collaboration with the IT projects team.
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Department customer service rating
• Correspondent banks rating
• Trade Finance Audit rating
• Turnaround time as specified
• Efficiency and error free processing of transactions
• Minimized Audit Exceptions/ Regulatory Sanctions

Academic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in any business field

Experience:

• 3 Year experience in Banking
• Basic training in Trade Finance with certification on Trade Finance will be an added advantage

Knowledge:

• Good understanding and Knowledge of all Trade products, ISO20022 Swift Standards and international rules for Trade Finance i.e. UCP 600/URC/ URDG /URR & SWIFT rules and regulations
• Knowledge of current compliance requirements by the regulators, AML/CTF requirements
• Knowledge and effective application of all relevant banking policies, processes, procedures and guidelines to consistently achieve required compliance standards or benchmarks
• Thorough knowledge of banking operations and systems, & required service standards
• Thorough understanding of Banking Act and CBK guidelines

Key Skills:

• International Trade Finance Skills
• Risk Management & Internal Control Skills within Trade Finance
• Able to work under high pressure and strict deadlines
• Good interpersonal relations

The deadline for submission is 21st August 2026.