Trade Finance Analyst

Trade Finance Analyst – Documentary Credits City based International Bank Salary £43k Hybrid working on offer The role extends to import letters of credit, documentary collections, guarantees and standby letters of credit, any facilities for the issuance of such instruments. The role also extends to the products of other verticals such as Cash Management, Lending & Distribution, Supply Chain Finance and Forfaiting with the support from the respective verticals as you follow your client across the product verticals.This being an Analyst role, the job holder will manage a balanced portfolio of customers, with a mix of reasonably straight-forward transactions and some challenging cases and relationships to help them grow in the role.Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities:All aspects of import transactions including: L/C issuance, L/C acceptances, collections such as D/P, D/A, etcAll aspects of export transactions including: L/C advising; L/C confirmation, scan documentsTrade related finance solutions such as packing loans, factoring, bills discounting, forfaiting and funded or un-funded risk participation.Calculate accurately the fees and interests for the relevant transactions.Liaise correspondence in connection with documentary import and export letters of credit for customers of the Bank in line with agreed proceduresCollate and check documents to ensure Compliant with letters of credit terms and conditions.Proficient checking of payments with appropriate knowledge of Swift rulesTimely following up of irregularities with customersLiaise with clients on matters relating to L/C transactionsAssist Head of Institutional Banking in carrying out various trade finance related statistical reports for Management and Head Office.Funds positioning.Carrying out periodical accounting reconciliation internally with Credit Administration, Corporate Banking and Financial Control departmentsMake proper registrations to the business as required by the procedure.All the CDD and AML checking in trade services and other products lines as required by the Bank’s policy.Keep all AML check evidences for audit trail purpose. Must report / escalate to MLRO for potential positive hit or suspicious transactions in accordance to the Bank’s AML policy.Skills Required:A good understanding of wholesale banking products, in particular trade finance products (e.g. Import and Export LCs, Guarantees, Collections etc), and the end-to-end processes involved in delivering those products to the Bank’s clients will be an advantage.Suitably educated. Relevant degrees / certifications / professional qualifications may be advantageous (Qualifications such as CITF, DCCS, CSDG are preferable).Exposure to transaction/ facility structuringAn understanding of credit, compliance and operational requirements for the relevant products will be an advantage.Solid computer skills with capability to use spreadsheets, graphic and presentation packages to review and create professional materials will be an advantage.Candidates must also have the right to work in the UK. I’m afraid sponsorship isn’t offered for this position.Due to the high volume of CVs that we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your time and patience.