Financial Operations Manager (M/F)

Responsibility for the execution, control and accounting (balance sheet/off-balance sheet in Flexcube) of Trade Finance transactions in accordance with regulations, ICC standards and internal policies. Provide technical support, participate in workflow simplification and ensure occasional replacement of the Department Manager. In daily interaction with the Front Office, Compliance, Finance, IT, auditors and regulators, your responsibilities will be:

Production & OperationsProcess and validate Trade Finance transactions according to current SLAs. Control the strict application of international rules (UCP 600, ISBP, URC, URR, URDG, Incoterms 2010/2020). Manage dedicated SWIFT flows and resolve operational anomalies in connection with support services. Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) and process modernization.

Risk Management & CompliancePerform pre-validation checks (Sanctions/KYC/AML screening). Detect operational risks, plan corrective actions and escalate anomalies. Prepare and support regulatory controls and audits (internal/external).

Trade Finance Accounting ManagementEnter and verify the recording of balance sheet and off-balance sheet operations. Reconcile entries (commitments, commissions, interest) and correct discrepancies. Collaborate on monthly and annual accounting closing work.

You hold a Master 2 (Bac+5) degree in Banking, Finance or Accounting and have at least 10 years of experience in a similar position in Trade Finance Operations. Key skills: Excellent command of Trade Finance products, their life cycle and ICC rules as well as SWIFT MT7xx messages (and ISO 20022/MX). Solid knowledge of banking accounting applied to Trade Finance, including balance sheet and off-balance sheet entries, accounting schemes, accounting reconciliations and anomaly resolution. Good knowledge of regulatory requirements and Compliance, AML/CFT and Sanctions policies. Good command of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel at an advanced level. Personal qualities: Excellent organizational skills, priority management and ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Strong analytical capacity, problem-solving, attention to detail, rigor and quality. Team spirit, excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Initiative and proactive approach.