Functional Business Analysts (Trade Finance) - 1-year renewable contract

About the Role:

We are seeking a Trade Finance Functional Business Analyst (FBA) to support our banking client's Trade Finance and Supply Chain operations. This role sits within the Trade Finance domain and will be responsible for analysing business needs, ensuring smooth operation of trade finance systems and processes, and acting as a liaison between operations teams and IT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather, analyse, and document business requirements across trade finance and supply chain operations.
• Work closely with product owners, operations teams, and IT to enhance or implement trade finance workflows and solutions.
• Support day-to-day operational activities related to Letters of Credit (LC), Documentary Collections, Bank Guarantees, and Supply Chain Financing.
• Participate in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) phases, define test cases, and support defect resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of projects and enhancements.
• Assist in system upgrades, migrations, or trade finance platform transitions (e.g., Bolero, SWIFT, or in-house trade platforms).
• Provide functional support and training to users when needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Trade Finance, Supply Chain Finance, and Trade Operations in a banking environment.
• Strong understanding of trade products such as LC, Documentary Collections, Bank Guarantees, and Open Account Trade.
• Familiarity with international trade rules and standards (e.g., UCP600, ISP98, URC522).
• Experience working with banking systems and trade finance platforms.
• Prior exposure to IT projects (business analysis, testing, or implementation) is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.