Overview
Trade Admin Officer Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at Zenith Bank (UK) Limited.
Title: Trade Admin Officer
Company: Zenith Bank (UK) Limited.
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
About Us:
Zenith Bank (UK) Limited (ZBUK) is a subsidiary of Zenith Bank PLC, the most profitable bank in Nigeria with an established trajectory of superlative performance, as well a strong pedigree of innovation, resilience, and market dominance. On an annual basis, Zenith Bank PLC amasses a string of notable awards; one of the most recent being listed as the sole Nigerian brand on the World’s top 100 companies in 2023 by the World Finance Magazine.
Zenith Bank (UK) Limited (ZBUK) was set up with a clear strategy to leverage trade and investment flows between Nigeria and Europe, by providing intermediary banking services and facilities for trade-related working capital and capital expenditure.
Zenith Bank recognizes the importance of leveraging a highly skilled workforce to achieve its strategic and operational goals. The bank is committed to providing an environment that is conducive for effective performance by availing all staff the necessary learning opportunity. We value the well-being of our staff and we encourage them to strike a balance between their work and personal lives, thereby creating a healthy atmosphere for personal development and career success.
With the introduction of new services here in the UK and our unparalleled knowledge of business with Africa, our 5 year strategy ensures “Controlled Growth” as we aim to become the Bank of choice for businesses wishing to transact in the African continent.
Role Responsibilities:
- Registration of documents into the bank system
- Scanning of documents into the data management system
- Proper handling of documents in line with presenter instruction
- Preparation of documents for courier to different countries
- Review and handle internal and external queries
- Processing of Advising bank charges
- Monthly chaser of discrepancies with the issuing bank and beneficiaries
- Ability to recognise Red Flags under all Trade Products
- Conduct vessel checks through Lloyds List and identifies any irregularities.
- Refer vessel checks and L/C details for approval through Compliance Link
- Ensure Anti-Money Laundering Guidelines are strictly followed, and doubtful transactions are promptly escalated to Line Manager
- Processing compliant and/or discrepant documents
- Processing of collection documents
- Ability to work with timelines and in alignment with the team
- Open to learning and development
- Hands-on training on Document checking
- Any other tasks assigned by the line manager
Skills and Knowledge Required:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good knowledge of use of Excel and MS-Word
- Good time management
- Good team player
- Knowledge of SWIFT
- Knowledge of UCP600, URC522 and URDG758
- Accuracy and efficiency
- Analytical and problem solving skill
- Attention to details
- Sound knowledge of letters of credit
This is a permanent position paying up to £52,000 based on experience.
