Group Product Manager, Documentary Trade Finance – Global Transaction Services (GTS) Permanent

Business Function

Global Transaction Services (GTS) comprises of Cash & Trade, Securities Services and Fiduciary Services. In an increasingly borderless world marked by burgeoning trade flow, expertise in trade finance services is an invaluable asset. With cash the lifeblood of every company, so too, is a good understanding of how to manage these cashflows. Trade Finance, together with Cash Management, is the mainstay of GTS, and is extended to SME and corporate clients for their local and cross-border financial transaction needs.
Responsibilities

• Business management, commercialisation and P&L management of Documentary Trade Finance products are key deliverables.
• Develop and implement strategic product initiatives / solutions to drive revenue growth of Documentary Trade business.
• Lead engagement with in-country teams and Sales to identify revenue growth opportunities/ trends to ensure successful commercialization of Documentary Trade product suites.
• Identify and implement opportunities to drive Digital Trade innovation to enhance product proposition, so as to drive revenue growth, improve efficiency and deliver superior customer experience. Keep abreast on digital innovations and disruptions in the Trade Finance landscape to develop new solutions in response to the changing market needs.
• Drive harmonization and streamlining of policies and processes regionally; and proactively manage product risks to maintain a healthy portfolio.
• Propagate knowledge and expertise across sales and product teams across locations to strengthen Documentary Trade Finance. Conduct training for functional stakeholders (i.e., Finance, Legal and Operations) on all relevant aspects of the product.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience.
• Experience working at cross-functional team and exposure to key geographies in Asia.
• Ability to conceptualize and execute strategic product initiatives independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication/ presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Energetic team player, highly motivated with strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Documentary Trade Finance products and awareness of the Trade finance industry and trends.
• Proficiency in risk concepts, legal documentation, operations, systems, pertinent regulatory requirements, and related pronouncements, including related best practices.
• Results-oriented and proactive in identifying and developing business opportunities.
• Familiarity in digital and data analytics will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of a strong Bachelor’s degree in related discipline.

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