Total 8 job vacancies by Shinhan Bank

Position Overview

• We are looking for a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team as a Manager, specializing in Trade Finance and Financial Institution (FI) Loans. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the Bank’strade-related assets and FI lending portfolio in Singapore. This position requires a high level of expertise in international trade rules, credit risk assessment, and proactive coordination with various stakeholders, including our Head Office and regional counterparties.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction Management &Execution: Direct management of day-to-day Trade Finance activities, including Letters of Credit (LC), import/export documentary credits, documentary collections, and guarantees.
• Technical Examination: Conduct detailed document examination and discrepancy handling for trade transactions in strict adherence to international standards (UCP 600, ISBP, URC 522, etc.).
• FI Lending & Credit Support: Facilitate FI Loan transactions through comprehensive credit-related assessments, transaction structuring, and approval coordination.
• Portfolio Monitoring: Perform post-transaction monitoring and regular risk assessments of existing exposures to identify and mitigate potential credit, operational, or compliance risks.
• HQ Liaison & Reporting: Serve as a primary point of contact for Head Office (HQ)regarding credit approvals and strategic reporting. This includes reviewing internal HQ guidelines and ensuring local operations align with global corporate standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong business relationships with financial institutions, corporate clients, and internal departments to support transaction flow and business growth.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 5 to 7 years of professional experience in Trade Finance and/or FI Loans within the banking sector.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of ICC rules (UCP 600, ISBP 745, etc.) and a solid understanding of credit fundamentals and lending principles.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Language Skills: Proficiency in Korean (written and verbal) is preferred to facilitate effective communication with the Head Office and to accurately interpret internal technical documents and reporting requirements drafted in Korean.
• Professional Certification: Holders of CDCS (Certified Documentary Credit Specialist) or CSDG(Certified Specialist in Demand Guarantees) will be given priority.
• Strategic Mindset: Proven track record in business development or relationship management within the FI space.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all administrative functions within the bank
• Coordinate and manage office facilities, including maintenance, repairs, and renovations
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for various services
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to general affairs
• Plan and execute Bank events, meetings, and conferences
• Manage the company's travel arrangements and accommodations
• Proceed with the general ledger process for office expense & corporate expense
• Research, prepare, and handle confidential-related matters
• Maintain an efficient filing system of internal, external, and confidential documents
• Coordinate and arrange external party or client visit
• Manage and coordinate schedules, meetings and appointments for senior management
• Ad-hoc work assigned by Head of Department

Requirements

• A diploma/Degree in Corporate Administration, or related would be a priority
• Min. 1 year of working experience in GA Admin/Secretary functions would be a priority
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Team-oriented and able to work well with different stakeholders
• Able to communicate well and comfortable in dealing with conflicts
• Possess a good working attitude and responsibility
• Be punctual and be independent with prompt response
• Proficiency in Korean is a plus

Responsibilities

• MarketMaking & Execution : Provide real-time pricingand execute trades as USD/KRW RFI (Registered Foreign Institution) market maker
• Trading& Risk Hedging : Manage trading portfolios and hedge risks across FXSpot, Forward, NDF, Swap, IRS and CCS
• P/L& Risk Management : Daily monitoring and management of P/L, positions, andFX exposure
• Sales :FX/Derivatives Sales and FX hedging seminars for corporate and institutional clients
• Pricing& Asset Management : Provide competitivepricing for FX and Derivative products to clients and manage related assetoperations
• System& Process Improvement: Enhance internaltrading and evaluation systems to support the expansion of FX/Derivativesbusiness
• Monitor macro / Rates / FX market trends and generate trade ideas / views
• Work closely with Middle / Back / Risk / Accounting for booking, settlement &control flows
• Reflect regulatory / reporting requirements (incl. trade reporting, UTI governance)

Requirements

• Minimum3 years of relevant experience in FX/Derivatives trading and sales
• Minimum5 years of relevant experience in the banking or financial services industry
• Must hold CMFAS (RES-12B) & CM-SIP certifications
• Solid understanding of FX / Rates product mechanics
• Proficient user of Bloomberg / Workspace(Reuters) or equivalent data terminals

Preferred

• Experience with ISDA / CSA negotiation / onboarding strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of ISO20022, UTI / UPI, trade reporting workflows
• Prior experience in KRW or KRW NDF markets is highly advantageous
• Proficiency in Korean is preferred to facilitate communication with the Head Office and Korean client

Risk Management

• Monitor and report risk limit, risk indicators/measures
• Conduct risk assessment to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities across the organization
• Prepare risk management reports to senior management and stakeholders
• Prepare Risk Management Committee material
• Oversee Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and incident management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirement and internal
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirement and internal

Policies

• Facilitate Risk projects/initiatives (e.g. Environmental Risk, Technology Risk, Outsourcing/Third Party Risk)
• Assist with procedure management and other administrative support as needed
• Participate in internal audits and inspections

Technology Risk Management (TRM) / IT:

• Collaborate with IT and Security teams to ensure effective implementation of technology risk management strategies and initiatives // to ensure compliance with regulatory requirement and internal policies
• Provide training on risk awareness and best practices

Requirement

• Knowledge and understanding of derivatives, securities, and related products
• Deep understanding of Capital markets and risk management regulations (Basel Ⅲ)
• Holders of financial certifications such as CFA and FRM. etc
• Must be proficient in Korean to effectively liaise with Korean counterparts and clients, ensuring smooth communication and understanding of business needs
• Fresh graduates are welcome

Job Description

• Oversee and review transaction monitoring alerts, conduct in-depth investigations, and identify potential suspicious activities requiring escalation and filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).
• Manage and provide guidance on CDD and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) for new and high-risk customers, including complex ownership structures and cross-border relationships.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation, review, and submission of STRs to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Suspicious Transaction Reporting Office (STRO), in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead AML/CFT risk assessments, maintain and enhance internal control procedures, and drive remediation efforts to address identified compliance gaps.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Law, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• AML-related certifications such as ACAMS, ICA, or equivalent.
• Prior experience in the banking or financial services industry; hands-on experience in AML/CFT or financial crime compliance is highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MAS Notice 626, MAS AML/CFT Guidelines, and international AML/CFT standards (e.g. FATF).
• Business-level fluency in Korean, with the ability to effectively communicate with head office counterparts and Korean clients.

Job description

• Conduct due diligence, prepare an internal credit memo for approval, check whether the conditions precedent for the initial or additional drawdown have been satisfied and track the borrower’s performance throughout the syndicated loan’s life cycle. The primary objectives of the loan are acquisition and project financing
• Support the daily and essential operations and performing administrative tasks in Syndicated loan team
• Review/handle structured and syndicated loan documentation

Qualification

• Proficient or fluent in Korean to effectively liaise with Korean counterparts and clients (preferred)
• Fresh graduate candidates are welcome
• A Degree in Finance and Accounting is a plus
• CFA Level 1 certificate preferred

[Roles and Responsibilities]

• Perform execution various orders for Money Market, CD, FX, IRS (Under the direction of treasury manager)
• Dealing in the Money Market, FX (Position Mgt Purporse)
• ALM and Cash Management
• Conduct FI KYC and managing RMA key
• Making daily/weekly/monthly treasury reports
• Filing of documents related to the transaction
• Communicate with back office and HO department
• Involve in product development and ad-hoc duties as required

[Requirements]

• Degree over 1 - 3 years of experience in transaction preferred
• A solid understanding of financial markets
• Highly driven and self-motivated
• Initiative, integrity and ability to work independently and as a team
• Must be proficient in Korean to effectively liaise with Korean counterparts and clients, ensuring smooth communication and understanding of business needs

[Roles and Responsibility]

• Perform all aspects of loan disbursement, repayments, rollover, and redemption for a corporate client
• Review and ensure all relevant conditions precedents are met before activation of credit facility
• Perform CDD/EDD checks in line with MAS AML/CFT requirements and internal compliance policies
• Collect, verify and update client KYC documents (NRIC/Passport, ACRA Bizfile, financials, ownership structure, proof of address).
• Support periodic KYC refresh, remediation activities and audit-related requirements.
• Monitor outstanding documentation and issues
• Achieve or exceed given specific performance standards in both turnaround time and accuracy
• Participate in all process improvement of system projects or enhancements
• Liaise with other departments on fund release, rate fixing, and sending/receipting of MT message,s etc
• Deliver quality services to business units by adopting a systematic and consistent approach in line with the Bank’s credit policies and accounting standards
• Ensure compliance in the safekeeping of all security and confidential documents are strictly adhered to
• Follow up closely on customer inquiries
• Prepare management reports
• Handling other duties as assigned by superior

[Requirements]

• Diploma or Degree in Banking, Finance, Business or related fields with at least 1 year experiences in this area
• Self-motivated, meticulous, and able to multi-task
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills