Trade Finance Operations Analyst 3644014
hace 29 días
Jersey City
Job Description Be Part Of A High-Performing Team Join the trade services operations group of a global financial institution known for its disciplined risk management, international banking capabilities, and commitment to operational excellence. This team supports complex commercial trade transactions in a highly regulated, control-focused environment. The role offers exposure to Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, syndicated transactions, and initiatives designed to modernize and improve trade finance operations. What’s In Store For You • Engagement: W2 only; no C2C or 1099 arrangements., • Onsite opportunity in Jersey City, New Jersey., • Work closely with trade operations, technology, product, and control teams., • Gain exposure to complex international trade products, operational transformation, and system enhancement initiatives., • Contribute to process automation, platform testing, documentation, and operational risk improvements. How You Will Make An Impact • Analyze end-to-end Import and Export Letter of Credit and Documentary Collection processes to identify operational gaps, control risks, and efficiency opportunities., • Support Letter of Credit issuance, advising, confirmation, settlement, financing, and related operational activities., • Review and improve workflows to increase processing accuracy, reduce turnaround times, and strengthen operational controls., • Partner with technology, product, and operations stakeholders on system enhancements and process automation., • Prepare test cases and participate in quality assurance and user acceptance testing for trade finance platforms., • Investigate testing issues, coordinate resolutions, and validate that system changes meet operational requirements., • Ensure transactions and processes comply with applicable ICC rules, internal policies, and regulatory requirements., • Maintain standard operating procedures, process documentation, user guides, and training materials., • Support invoicing, commission processing in advance and arrears, and daily accrual activities., • Assist with syndicated Letters of Credit and other complex trade structures from an operational perspective., • Produce data analysis and operational reporting to support performance management and informed decision-making., • Help communicate and implement new processes, system changes, and operating procedures. Do You Bring Proven Success in Trade Finance Operations and Process Improvement? • Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred., • Approximately five to seven years of relevant experience in Trade Finance Operations., • Strong hands-on knowledge of Import and Export Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections., • Understanding of Letter of Credit issuance, advising, confirmation, settlement, financing, commissions, and accruals., • Strong working knowledge of ICC rules, including UCP, URC, and ISBP., • Experience analyzing operational processes, improving workflows, or supporting operational transformation., • Experience participating in QA or UAT, including test-case preparation, execution, defect identification, and issue resolution., • Familiarity with trade finance systems and high-volume transaction-processing environments., • Strong attention to detail, operational risk awareness, and commitment to control standards., • Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, technology, product, and business stakeholders., • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills., • Experience with syndicated Letters of Credit or complex trade structures is preferred., • Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists, or CDCS, is an advantage.