Job Description
Manager – Trade & Correspondent Banking
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish and manage Correspondent Bank relationships globally to facilitate trade, letters of guarantee, and treasury transactions, ensuring compliance with KYC and AML standards.
- Drive trade finance activities, identify new market opportunities, and support revenue and customer service targets.
- Collaborate with Relationship Managers to increase trade product utilization and revenue.
- Review trade applications for accuracy, compliance and completeness; responsible for trade related cost management where applicable.
- Regularly review tariffs, manage service level agreements, and handle complex transactions to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure all functions within the Trade Services Department are controlled and managed in accordance with established policies and guidelines, maintaining operational integrity.
- Build stronger relationships with internal and external customers to demonstrate exemplary service and create a positive perception.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Full or part qualification in Banking or Finance/ Degree from a recognized university.
- Diploma in Trade Management is preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the related field.
- Comprehensive knowledge of URDG 758/UCP 600/URC 522/URR 725/ISBP & Trade Products.
- Good communication/interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to analyse and make decisions independently.
Interested candidates are invited to forward their CVs to [email protected] with the post applied for, in the subject line of the email on or before 26th June 2025.
Head of Human Resources
Cargills Bank PLC
No. 696, Galle Road, Colombo 03.
