Trade Finance Specialist

We’re looking for an experienced Trade Finance Operations Analyst with strong knowledge of Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections. This role will focus on supporting day-to-day Trade Finance operations while identifying process improvements, enhancing workflows, and supporting system initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze end-to-end Trade Finance processes across Import and Export Letters of Credit and

Documentary Collections

• Support LC activities including issuance, advising, confirmations, settlements, and financing
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, turnaround times, and risk controls
• Partner with Technology, Product, and Operations teams on system enhancements and process automation
• Participate in QA and UAT testing, including test case preparation, execution, and issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with ICC rules including UCP, URC, and ISBP, as well as internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintain process documentation, SOPs, and user guides
• Support invoicing, commission processing, and daily accrual activities
• Assist with syndicated Letters of Credit and complex trade structures
• Provide data analysis and reporting to support operational performance and decision-making
• Support change management, training, and communication for new processes and system updates

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Proven experience in Trade Finance Operations
• Strong knowledge of Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections
• Understanding of UCP, URC, ISBP, and trade finance regulatory requirements
• Experience with process improvement, operations analysis, or workflow optimization
• Familiarity with Trade Finance systems and operational workflows
• Strong attention to detail, risk awareness, and ability to work in a high-volume environment
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills
• CDCS certification is a plus