[GRIT Trainee] Trade Operation Trainee (Open Account Trade), Institutional Banking Group Operations (IBGO), Group COO

Roles & Responsibilities

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our dynamic Trade Operations team within Corporate Banking as a GRIT Trainee. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the processing and administration of trade finance activities, specifically Open Account Trade (OAT) or Banker's Guarantees (BG). The successful trainee will learn to leverage emerging Generative AI (GenAI) and workflow automation technologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy. This position is ideal for individuals with a foundational understanding of banking and finance, strong analytical skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, who are eager to contribute to operational excellence and continuous improvement within a leading financial institution.

Job Responsibility

• Banker's Guarantee Processing & Administration : Leverage GenAI and workflow automation to accurately and compliantly process and administer a high volume of Banker's Guarantees, including pre-processing, application, amendments, and miscellaneous functions, all within stipulated turnaround time.
• Open Account Trade (OAT) Processing & Administration : Harness GenAI and workflow automation to accurately and compliantly process and administer a high volume of Open Account Trade (OAT) transactions, encompassing Account Receivable Purchase and Supply Chain Financing. This includes the efficient processing of invoices and transport documents, and the facilitation of financing within stipulated turnaround times.
• Stakeholders Interaction & Communication : Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external clients in transaction processing and address any queries.
• Regulatory Compliance : Maintain up-to-date knowledge of compliance guidelines and ensure all processes are compliant to requirements.
• Continuous Improvement : Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk is vital.
• This can involve streamlining incident management processes and refining standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Job Requirements

Please submit your application for the Job Post "Graduate Industry Traineeship (GRIT) Programme 2026 (ID : 250000AO)" on the DBS career portal, starting October 8th, 2025.

Tell employers what skills you have

Excellent Communication Skills

Transaction Processing

Streamlining

Operational Excellence

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Supply Chain

Administration

Trade Finance

Adaptable

Compliance

Business Analytics

Banking

Facilitation

Incident Management