Trade Finance Senior Specialist

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

Join us as a Trade Finance Senior Specialist

The Trade Finance Senior Specialist within the PB Credit Administration team is responsible for processing Commercial and Standby Letters of Credit, as well as Documentary Collections, with a particular focus on reporting, and review of transactions for potential red flags and suspicious activity. The role also requires good communication skills with both internal and external clients.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Transaction Processing & Conflict Resolution

• Resolve problems and execute more complex transactions such as Commercial Letters of Credit, Standby Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees under approved Credit facilities as well as Documentary Collections
• Review and approve transactions processed in accordance with ICC Rules and with BBHs Credit and Compliance Policies
• Interact with other BBH departments on resolution of issues and follow up on open inquiries
• Intraday and end of day reconciliation of daily work.

Client Relations

• Provide superior client service by answering client inquiries and assisting clients with technical issues.
• Ensure timely response to internal/external requests and ensure all deadlines and requirements are being met
• Build and maintain relationships at all levels both within and outside the organization.

Other

• Assist team with high level projects
• Actively participate in process improvement to increase team productivity and efficiency
• Assist in the development and production of monthly management reporting

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of Trade Finance experience.
• Knowledge of one or more product areas within Operations and its process.
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of ICC Rules such as: International Standard Banking Practice for the Examination of Documents under Documentary Credits (“ISBP”), Uniform Customs and Practices for Documentary Credits (“UCP”), International Standby Practices (“ISP”), Uniform Rules for Collections (“URC”) and Incoterms
• Knowledge of the BankTrade system is a plus
• Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (“CDCS”) not required but is a plus
• Research, analysis and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with all levels through effective verbal and written skills.
• Organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proactive self-starter who is detail and goal oriented.

This role is based in our New York City location and is a hybrid role, with three days per week in office

   

Salary Range

$75k - $85k base salary annual bonus target

BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000