International Payments Operations

• Authorise and oversee the processing of international payment transactions within agreed service level standards and turnaround times.
• Ensure compliance with Exchange Control, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements for all payment transactions.
• Monitor adherence to internal controls, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve international payment transactions in line with delegated authority levels.
• Ensure departmental reconciliations are completed accurately and timeously.
• Monitor compliance with payment cut-off times and service level agreements.

Trade Finance Operations

• Review, authorise, and oversee trade finance transactions within the banking system.
• Provide guidance to clients and business units on appropriate trade finance solutions, including: Letters of Credit (LCs), Bank Guarantees, and Documentary Collections
• Ensure compliance with international trade finance rules and regulations, including Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP).
• Support business development initiatives through the promotion and delivery of trade finance products and services.

Risk Management and Controls

• Ensure strict adherence to operating procedures, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor transaction processing to identify and mitigate operational risks, errors, and revenue leakages.
• Enforce compliance with Exchange Control regulations and AML/KYC requirements.
• Ensure adherence to internal transaction limits and risk management frameworks.
• Support internal and external audit processes and implement corrective actions where required.

Leadership and People Management

• Lead, motivate, and develop team members to achieve departmental and organisational objectives.
• Identify training and development needs and recommend appropriate interventions.
• Coordinate departmental leave plans and resource allocation.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and mentorship to team members.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance.