Trade Finance Officer Jobs in Chennai BFSI

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Trade Finance Officer positions in Chennai's private BFSI sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Banking, Financial Services and Insurance employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Process import and export Letters of Credit (LC) including issuance, advising, and confirmation
• Handle Bank Guarantees (BG) for performance, financial, and tender guarantee requests
• Process trade bills for collection, negotiation, and discounting under LCs and open accounts
• Ensure compliance with FEMA, RBI regulations, and UCP 600 rules for trade transactions
• Verify trade documents (Bill of Lading, Invoice, Packing List) for discrepancies
• Coordinate with SWIFT messaging for international trade settlements and MT messages
• Advise corporate customers on trade finance structuring, hedging, and cost optimization

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Com/MBA in Finance or Trade Finance with 3-7 years of banking experience
• Hands-on experience with LC processing, Bank Guarantees, and bills discounting
• Strong knowledge of UCP 600, ISBP, FEMA, and RBI trade finance guidelines
• Familiarity with SWIFT messaging (MT700, MT798, MT710 series)
• Knowledge of Incoterms 2020 and international trade documentation
• Proficiency in trade finance systems (Finacle Trade Finance, Intellect, or similar)
• Good communication skills for corporate client interaction and internal coordination
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills