Reference 260006EZ

Responsibilities

Role Purpose

The Global Trade Advisory – Trade finance operations role provides centralized advisory for global trade finance operations with a robust focus on regulatory compliance, ICC rules, control frameworks, risk management, and data integrity. This role ensures consistent application of international trade rules (UCP, URDG, ISBP, etc.), regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards across regions, while driving operational excellence through robust procedures, risk controls, data quality initiatives, audit management, and system readiness for future transformation globally.

Role reports into the Co-heads of Trade finance operations within OPE GTPS.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory & ICC Rules Advisory

Act as SME on ICC rules (UCP 600, ISBP, URDG 758, URC, ISP98) and provide authoritative guidance for trade finance transactions.
Support global operations teams in resolving discrepancies and complex document examination issues.
Review and assess the ICC publications and share feedback on publications impacting OPE TRA





Advisory Support to Trade Operations

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex, high-risk, or non-standard transactions.
Provide real-time guidance on transaction structuring, document interpretation, and compliance considerations.
Contribute and support the work on Data quality related topics for OPE TRA

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

Translate regulatory requirements (AML, sanctions, TBML, local regulations) into actionable operational guidance.
Support implementation of regulatory changes and ICC rule updates globally.

Policies, Procedures & Standards

Convert global trade finance policies into detailed, actionable procedures for operational execution.
Ensure consistent adoption of procedures across all entities (SGRF, GTPS, Asia) in alignment with global policy.
Conduct periodic reviews to confirm adherence and address gaps in procedural compliance.

Risk & Controls Manage

📌 Distinguished Expert: Global Trade Advisory (Chennai)
🏢 Societe Generale Global Solution Centre
📍 Chennai