Assistant Manager - Financial Institutions Client Coverage

Job Description

Title: Assistant Manager - Financial Institutions Client Coverage

Company Name: City Bank PLC

Vacancy: --

Age: 26 to 35 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 2 to 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Bachelor/Honors

• 2 to 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Banks

• Age 26 to 35 years

Job Purpose

The position will be responsible for supporting the Bank’s relationships with local financial institutions, facilitating trade finance-related business, coordinating with banks and City Bank’s Hong Kong subsidiary, and ensuring timely execution and reporting of assigned activities.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Support the FICC team in managing relationships with banks and financial institutions, particularly in relation to trade finance banking activities.

• Maintain regular visit and communication with LC Issuing Banks and develop professional relationships with relevant officers and executives.

• Coordinate and follow up with banks regarding:

  • Routing of LCs through City Hong Kong Limited (City HK).

  • Bank acceptance of bills.

  • Settlement of bills upon maturity.

  • Collection and delivery of relevant trade documents.

  • SWIFT acceptance and other transaction-related matters.

• Regularly review outstanding bills and coordinate with relevant banks for timely settlement of matured bills.

• Prepare and submit periodic reports to the FICC team and City HK.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of assigned transactions and client-related activities.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of client, transaction and Bank-related information.

• Perform any other responsibilities assigned by the FICC management.

Additional Requirements

• Good understanding of banking and trade finance fundamentals will be an advantage.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally with banks and financial institutions.

• Good command of English, particularly written business communication.

• Strong follow-up, coordination and relationship-management skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments.

• Self-starter with a proactive mindset, strong learning attitude and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.

• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism