Position Description
Company Profile:
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2024 reported revenue is CA$14.68 billion and CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB). Learn more at cgi.com.
Position: Operation Analyst – Trade Finance-SCF (supply chain finance) & Trade Loan
Experience: 5-8 years
Category: Operations
Shift: Night shift
Location: Bangalore
Position ID: J0426-1295
Employment Type: Full Time
Education Qualification: Graduate degree required (MBA preferred), preferably in Finance, Banking, or related discipline with minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
We are seeking an experienced Operation Analyst to work on CGI's proprietary Trade Finance platform, Trade360®.
Trade360® is a comprehensive, SaaS-based global trade finance platform supporting banking trade services across 80+ countries and 130+ locations, serving more than 30,000 portal users. The platform enables banks to deliver Trade Finance, Supply Chain Finance, Payables, Receivables, and Cash Management services through a single, integrated system featuring advanced imaging, workflow, reporting, and XML-based integration architecture.
The ideal candidate will possess strong domain expertise in Trade Finance and Supply Chain Finance and experience in banking product implementation environments.
Your future duties and responsibilities
SCF programme operations
Onboard buyers/anchors onto SCF platforms, validate supplier invoices, approve and reject invoices per programme limits, manage early payment disbursements, and reconcile receivables at maturity.
Trade loan processing
Process drawdown requests, verify supporting trade documents (LC, invoices, BL, insurance), calculate interest accruals and repayment schedules, and manage rollover and prepayment instructions.
Documentation & compliance
Review facility agreements, sanction credit approvals, ensure KYC/AML checks are current, and flag documentation exceptions to the credit and compliance teams before disbursement.
Reconciliation & settlements
Perform daily nostro and position reconciliations, resolve funding breaks, coordinate with treasury for FX funding needs, and ensure T+0/T+1 settlement SLAs are met.
Systems & data integrity
Maintain accurate records in the core banking/trade finance system, raise system exceptions, and support UAT for product or system enhancements.
Stakeholder management
Act as the operational point of contact for relationship managers, clients, and correspondent banks. Respond to queries on transaction status, charges, and documentation within agreed SLAs.
Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
Good to have Skills-
Graduate degree in Finance, Commerce, or related field
- ✓5–8 years in trade finance or transaction banking operations
- ✓Hands-on experience with SCF platform operations (buyer/supplier finance)
- ✓Working knowledge of trade loan structures – clean, usance, packing credit
- ✓Familiarity with UCP 600, URDG 758, and ICC trade rules
- ✓Strong documentation review skills – LC, BL, commercial invoices
- ✓Proficiency in MS Excel; comfortable with data reconciliation
- ✓Experience with Trade360, Finastra, Surecomp, or similar TF platforms
- ✓CDCS / CITF certification (or in progress)
- ✓Exposure to reverse factoring or dynamic discounting programmes
- ✓Understanding of SWIFT messaging (MT202, MT103, MT799)
- ✓Knowledge of regulatory frameworks – RBI/FEMA (India), MAS, or local equivalent
- ✓Experience in a process improvement or automation initiative
Behavioural competencies
- ✓High accuracy and attention to detail under volume pressure — trade operations are zero-tolerance for errors
- ✓Ability to prioritise and manage multiple transactions across different time zones and settlement deadlines
- ✓Proactive in escalating exceptions and credit/compliance concerns without waiting for direction
- ✓Clear written and verbal communication for internal teams, clients, and correspondent banks
Good to have Skills-Forfaiting & receivables discounting ,Commodity / structured trade finance basics,
Bank guarantee & SBLC handling Letter of credit operations
Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because…
You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.
Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
