Documentary Trade Analyst - AS

The Trade Finance role requires a comprehensive understanding of trade flows, including the parties involved, receivables and payables, cost of funds, general accounting principles, exchange rates, negotiable instruments, and de-risking/syndication processes. The incumbent must stay updated on regulatory and compliance changes affecting trade finance products within the bank. This position is responsible for mitigating operational and regulatory risks during transaction processing by implementing effective control measures. Managing internal stakeholders by adhering to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and meeting customer requirements is also a key aspect of the role.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the daily processing of Import and Export Collections, Letters of Credit, and Bank Guarantees to meet customer service SLAs and review outstanding transactions.
- Accurately book Letters of Credit, collections, payments, and guarantee transactions in the system.
- Perform Nostro account reconciliations.
- Maintain and update platforms such as AET, dbChecklist, and DUG.
- Contribute to the department’s automation initiatives and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.
- Ensure timely completion of both routine and ad hoc regulatory reporting.
- Maintain compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and regulatory standards, including KOP and Operations manuals.
- Monitor daily unit performance, ensuring prompt transaction execution, reporting, account reconciliation, and resolution of client queries.
- Apply ICC publications (UCP, URC, URR, ISBP, ISP, URDG, FE manual) accurately in all relevant processes.
- Uphold strong controls related to Trade, Sanctions, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) in line with local and global regulations and product policies.
- Collaborate closely with Trade product and coverage teams to manage complex and structured transactions, supporting business growth.
- Conduct risk assessments on operational processes following Deutsche Bank policies and procedures.
- Engage with internal and external auditors, managing SLAs and capacity effectively.
- Oversee identification and closure of audit findings and self-identified issues.
- Manage periodic self-assessments and attestations of control standards across all trade products.

Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of 8-10 years of operational experience in Trade Operations with hands-on knowledge of Import, Export, Guarantees, and Collateral Management products.
- Strong understanding of local regulations, FEM manual, UCP600, ISBP, URC, URDG, and prudential regulations.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with strong multitasking capabilities.
- Proficient technical and quantitative analysis skills, including intermediate expertise in MS Excel.
- Adaptability and sound judgment to delegate tasks effectively and work independently or within a team.
- Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving industry trends, client requirements, and new products/processes.
- Excellent communication skills for interaction across various business levels, regions, and branches.
- Assertiveness in engaging with internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues, control risks, and enhance efficiency.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and capability to conduct clear, concise discussions with internal and external partners.
- Experience in developing and re-engineering processes to meet changing business needs, including deploying emerging technologies such as AI, RPA, and BOTs.
- Highly organized with keen attention to detail and strong execution skills.

We foster a culture where employees are empowered to excel through responsible actions, commercial thinking, initiative, and collaboration. Successes are shared and celebrated collectively as part of the Deutsche Bank Group. We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to maintaining a positive, fair, and inclusive work environment.