Documentation Associate

Job Description

Some careers open more doors than others.

If you’re looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join the role of Documentation Associate-Global trade solutions (GTS).

Trade has been the foundation of HSBC since 1865, it is evolving fast and so are we. With our network, expertise, and solutions we’re placed to help clients make sense of emerging trends, risks, and opportunities by being the global connectors, innovative problem solvers and strategic partners.
 
We connect the world through trade. Our footprint gives clients access to roughly 90% of world trade flows providing a powerful mix of local, regional, and global knowledge to help them spot new growth opportunities. We are innovative problem solvers that provide a safer, smoother digital trade experience. We solve business challenges through growth, disruption, or uncertainty, and we bring clients insights and ideas to enable grow and protect their business.
 
Our comprehensive suite of products and services can be combined into global solutions that help make it easier for businesses to manage trade risk, process trade transactions, and fund trade activities

Principal Responsibilities

• Review and process both domestic and cross-border transactions, ensuring all activity remains within delegated Limits of Authority and is fully compliant with internal policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to AML, Sanctions, Financial Crime Risk, and other applicable internal control requirements.
• Maintain a sound understanding of the Indian regulatory framework, including RBI, FEMA guidelines.
• Monitor operational risks and ensure appropriate identification, assessment, mitigation, and control measures are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with HSBC internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit recommendations
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, operational efficiency, and enhanced customer service.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting and escalation of operational issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with relevant internal stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals prior.
• Proficiency in trade related software and Ms office Suite.

Role requirements / Educational Qualifications / Certification / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 4–5 years of relevant experience in banking operations or trade finance
• Sound knowledge of local and cross-border related operational processes.
• Good understanding of RBI, FEMA, ACU guidelines.
• Knowledge of AML, Sanctions, Financial Crime Risk, and internal control frameworks.
• Strong analytical, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders and deliver within stringent timelines.
• Strong Knowledge of Trade Finance Products and Services, Including Letters Of Credit, Trade Loans, And Export/Import Documentation
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Pro Tip: Familiarity with AI-enabled tools is an advantage.

As an employee, you are required to perform your duties in a professional capacity exercising independent judgement, discretion and decision-making authority in planning, organising, directing work, supervising and appraising the work of team members, as applicable; and taking accountability for delivery outcomes. You will represent the organization with relevant internal and external stakeholders. You will allocate and prioritize work, provide direction and feedback, manage team capacity and leave in line with policy as applicable.

HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are valued, respected and opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow within an inclusive and diverse environment.

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