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Trade Finance Officer – Mombasa

Premier Bank Mombasa , Kenya Type not specified Posted 2026-08-29

CountyMombasaCityMombasaContractType not specifiedPosted2026-08-29Close dateNot specifiedExperience2 yearsSourceOpened Career KenyaSalaryA package commensurate to the post shall be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate

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Premier Bank is hiring a Trade Finance Officer in Mombasa to process trade transactions, handle SWIFT/RTGS operations, treasury back-office tasks, and prepare regulatory returns. The role requires a finance or business-related degree, at least two years of banking operations experience, and strong attention to detail. A competitive package will be discussed with the successful candidate.

Based in Mombasa with a defined trade finance and treasury back-office scope
Requires a Bachelor's degree in finance or business and minimum 2 years banking operations experience
Involves SWIFT, RTGS, IMAL accounting, and CBK regulatory reporting
Emphasizes accuracy, integrity, and ability to meet strict deadlines
Competitive remuneration package to be discussed with the successful candidate

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Original source description

August 29, 2026
Mombasa
,
Kenya
Expiration date
October 28, 2026
2 Years
Gender
Both
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Job Description
Job

Summary

To process / check various trade transactions for Bank customers of Trade Finance efficiently and accurately, in accordance with the applicable procedures, rules and Policies, agreed service standards and operational instructions laid down by the Bank. To assist Bank business centers and clients in processing outward and inward payments and book-keeping of Treasury Front Office daily transactions.

Key

Responsibilities

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Reconciliations of suspense and CIT accounts (EURO, USD, KES,)
To scrutinize entries and balance off accounts
To query with Branches on outstanding entries
To post or reverse entries in IMAL if misposted or not posted by Branches
To balance suspense and CIT each day and ensure zero balance, ensure it is checked, verified, and authorized by appropriate Signatories.
Treasury Back office
To maintain deal tickets in Islamic treasury module
To maintain payment instructions for Forex deals
To maintain receiving instructions for Forex and investment deals
To prepare settlement instructions for placements
To prepare SWIFT confirmations for the respective deals
SWIFT/RTGS
SWIFT inward
To confirm the payment instructions are tested from the receiving Bank
To confirm cover present in our Nostro/ CBK accounts
To record all incoming RTGS/SWIFT in the registers
To convert using the day’s rates as advised by Treasury
To credit the Customer’s account using the accounting module in IMAL
SWIFT outward
To print the scanned instructions from Branches
To check that the application forms are signed by the respective Signatories
To check that the cover is present in Head Office GENERAL SUSPENSE ACCOUNT
Recording of all outgoing RTGS/SWIFT in the registers
To pass appropriate entries in accounting module IMAL
To Input all messages in SWIFT system
To timely send SWIFT/RTGS confirmations to the branches
Trade finance
To prepare letters of Guarantees as received from the branches and recording the same in the register for authorized signatories
To ensure all the documentation is in place before releasing the guarantees
To assist the branches regarding the

Requirements

and the current trade finance tariff
To book and collect charges for all trade finance products in iMAL
To input LCs in Swift and send to the respective banks.
To advise customers of any amendments, queries and documentation required for LC’s
Reports/Returns
To prepare CBK various daily and monthly Foreign Exchange returns
To prepare TFA weekly report
Any other report that may be required from time to time.
Any other duties that may be assigned to you from time to time by Management
Qualifications:
A Graduate with a finance or Business-related specialization
Minimum 2 years Banking Operations

Experience

Exposure to processing of SWIFT, RTGS, EFTs a plus
Competencies & Attributes:
Knowledge in Operations particularly KYC and AML
Strong negotiations and commercial skills
Ability to observe strict deadlines for assignments/operations and regulatory submissions;
Have a high sense of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
Strong work ethics with passion for championing excellent customer service.
Have good PR/interpersonal skills, have outstanding reporting skills, problem analysis and listening ability.
Honest and with high integrity.
Computer skills: Must be adept in use of MS Word, Excel, Access, power-point, Internet and email.
Job Skills
Personality: Enthusiastic, results oriented with excellent/strong communication and social skills. A forward planner with clear focus, mature, reliable, hardworking and able to work without supervision.
Sound knowledge of the Bank’s products and services; CBK Prudential Guidelines.
Sound knowledge of Money Markets; foreign exchange and treasury management systems
Remuneration
A package commensurate to the posts shall be discussed and agreed with the successful candidates.

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