Job offer: Assistant Manager, International Trade & Remittance

Responsibilities

• Manage the remittance operations effectively and efficiently to ensure timely remittance based on trade agreements and payment terms
• Ensure correctness and accuracy in preparing and processing Bank Transfer (TT) documents to minimize errors
• Manage the remittance operations to prevent companies or groups from suffering any losses due to delays or errors
• Ensure 100% accuracy and timeliness in preparing the required data for changing the bank name in accordance with Release Order notification (RO) within two working days from the CBM-approved date
• Disseminate daily, weekly, and monthly bank statements to relevant account departments
• Monitor TT remittances to avoid overdue payments and unnecessary losses
• Report the TT remittance status to management
• Minimize unnecessary expenses by monitoring and controlling trade-related expenses
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations and anti-money laundering guidelines
• Follow rules and regulations and maintain the requirements of the quality management system in accordance with ISO guidelines
• Train and supervise the staff of the bank section to gain knowledge of specified SOPs and processes to comply with its requirements
• Build and maintain relationships with remittance partners such as banks, suppliers, clients, and service providers
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with remittance partners to ensure favorable terms for the employer
• Collaborate with internal teams to align remittance activities with overall business goals
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Resolve customer (both internal and external) issues and complaints promptly and effectively
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by management

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Banking, International Trade, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in international trade and remittance management as an executive
• Strong knowledge of global trade, remittance regulations, and compliance requirements
• Hands-on experience in import, shipment clearance processes, and remittance operations, including the latest government import and export regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledgeable in international remittance and banking operations for exports and imports
• Driven and initiative-oriented, with excellent relationship-building, problem-solving, and conflict-handling skills
• Proficient in Incoterms, international trade and payment terms
• Informed about updated rules and regulations of the Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Finance, Central Bank of Myanmar, Customs Department, and knowledgeable about private banks' regulations
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Reliable, responsible, accountable, with a strong commitment
• Good business communication skills in English