Trade Operations Specialist - Guarantees, Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs)

Role: Trade Operations Specialist

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong knowledge and experience of Guarantees and Standby LCs, who can work within the team performing a variety of technical and analytical functions. This is a client facing role with contact mainly via e-mail, over the phone and would ideally suit someone with strong knowledge and experience of processing Guarantees/SBLCs (standby letter of credit) and reviewing their related wordings.

Responsibilities:

· You will be responsible for handling a portfolio of transactions and be responsible for ensuring deliverables are met and the clients are kept informed

· You will be responsible for researching, analysing and timely handling of client enquiries on guarantees which may require specialized, sensitive and/or exception handling

· You will be a highly organized individual who can engage with a wide range of audiences, both within the organisation and externally with a top tier Client base.

· You will have strong knowledge and experience of processing Guarantees and SBLCs, including related rules - UCP600 and ISP98, URDG758

· You will perform a variety of technical and analytical functions related to trade

What we are looking for:

· Trade finance experience preferred particularly guarantees.

· Good communication and time management skills.

· Team player

· Microsoft Office knowledge

· Ability to work under own initiative in a pressurized, fast paced environment.

· Must have strong attention to detail as this is role where accuracy is key