We are looking for a seasoned Trade & Supply Chain Finance professional to lead complex, multi-country implementation projects across the APAC region. The ideal candidate brings deep domain expertise, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record of delivering digital transformation in transaction banking environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead end-to-end delivery of Trade Finance and Supply Chain Finance application implementations across multiple APAC markets.
- Own the Target Operating Model (TOM) for trade and SCF products; drive fit-gap analysis, data migration, cutover strategy, and testing.
- Manage stakeholder relationships across regional and country teams, including bank product, operations, and technology functions.
- Conduct RFI/RFP preparation, requirement gathering, SWOT analysis, and vendor evaluation for digital SCF and lending systems.
- Coordinate with external partners including cloud infrastructure vendors, security vendors, and third-party system integrators.
- Drive pre-sales activities — application demos, client workshops, POCs, and commercial proposal support.
- Define and contribute to product roadmap strategy, including SWIFT standards, corporate messaging, and trade portal enhancements.
- Lead cross-functional teams across functional and technical workstreams, ensuring quality, timelines, and client satisfaction.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 20 years of experience in Trade Finance and/or Supply Chain Finance, within a banking, consulting, or fintech environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing multi-country implementations across APAC (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, China, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of trade instruments: Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, SCF platforms, inward/outward remittances, and reimbursement claims.
- Familiarity with UCP 600, URR, URC, ISBP, and SWIFT standards (MT700 series, MT798).
- Experience in vendor selection, change management, and cloud-based infrastructure rollouts (Azure or equivalent) is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present confidently to C-level stakeholders.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Post-Graduate Diploma / MBA in Business Management or equivalent preferred.
- Certifications in Trade Finance (CDCS, CSDG) or Project Management (PMP, Prince2) are advantageous.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
- Location: Singapore (Hybrid / Regional travel required)
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Function: Consulting & Delivery
- Reports To: Regional Delivery Head
- Languages: English required
DOMAIN & SKILLS
Trade Finance | Supply Chain Finance | Letters of Credit | Bank Guarantees | SWIFT MT700/MT798 | UCP 600 / ISBP | Digital Transformation | RFI/RFP Management | TOM Design | Fit-Gap Analysis | Stakeholder Management | Cloud Infrastructure | Vendor Management | Project Delivery | APAC Banking | Pre-Sales Support
WHY INTELLECT DESIGN ARENA
- Global fintech leader with presence across 62+ countries and 500+ clients worldwide.
- Work on marquee trade and SCF implementations for tier-1 banks across Asia Pacific.
- Collaborative, high-ownership culture with direct exposure to senior banking leadership.
- Competitive compensation, regional mobility, and continuous learning opportunities.
