Enhance and automate the control environment within the global Trade and Working Capital Solutions (TWCS) business to reduce operational risk and improve efficiency.
Requirements
- Demonstrable expertise in leveraging automation technologies, with a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) implementations, workflow automation, and other scripting/programming skills relevant to business process automation.
- Proven track record in designing, implementing, and optimizing automated control frameworks.
- Strong understanding of Trade Finance products, processes, and associated operational and regulatory risks.
- Experience in technology management, including vendor relationships and platform ownership.
- Working with API integrations, data warehousing, and system-level scripting to embed controls directly.
- Oversee the rule-based engine, ensuring alignment with regulations and the business's risk appetite.
- Proactively identify control gaps and vulnerabilities, developing and deploying automated solutions to de-risk the business and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement cutting-edge technology-driven solutions to automate existing manual controls, significantly reducing operational risk and enhancing efficiency.
- Develop automated rules and alerts for unusual transaction patterns or deviations from standard operating procedures.
- Automate the verification of regulatory requirements and internal policy adherence at various stages of the trade finance lifecycle.
- Utilize automation to streamline the intake, indexing, and verification of trade finance documents.
- Design automated workflows to triage and route exceptions for review, improving response times and reducing manual intervention.
- Revamp new deal origination approval system, updating rules and alerts as well as improved monitoring and reporting.
- Collaborate with technology teams to integrate automated controls seamlessly into our Trade Finance systems and platforms, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
Other
- 10+ years experience in Trade Finance operations, product management, or risk and control functions within a banking institution.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives, with a focus on delivering tangible results in a complex, global environment.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and foster strong relationships across various functions.
- A proactive, innovative, and solution-oriented mindset, with a passion for driving change and operational excellence.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; master’s degree preferred.
