What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Finance Specialist position at Phyton Talent Advisors?
Our Client a well known Investment Bank is seeking a Trade Finance Specialist in their New York Location!
Some of your key responsibilities include: Transaction Processing
- Process transactions such as Commercial Letters of Credit, Standby Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees under approved Credit facilities as well as Documentary Collections
- Manage daily volume.
- Perform intraday and end of day reconciliation of daily work
- Help to ensure all deadlines and requirements are being met
Client Service
- Provide superior client service
- Ensure timely response to internal and external requests
- Follow up on open inquiries
Risk Management
- Help to Identify and document errors to reduce exposure.
- Process transactions in accordance with ICC Rules and with BBHs Credit and Compliance Policies
- Interact with other BBH departments on resolution of issues
- Communicate professionally and constructively to effectively resolve issues to minimize risk and exposure
Other
- Gain efficiencies to improve individual productivity
- Contribute to Division or Firm process improvement activities.
- Assist in the development and production of monthly management reporting
- Assist team members with day-to-day activities when needed/providing backup
Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience.
- 2 years of Banking experience, Trade Finance experience preferred
- Proven Knowledge of one or more product areas within Trade Finance/Financial Services
- Ability to perform technical responsibilities of the job with a high level of competence
- Aptitude for thorough and timely research, analysis, and resolution of a problem
- Ability to communicate professionally though effective verbal and written skills
- Demonstrates organizational skills and an attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and effectively handle multiple assignments
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Proactive self-starter who is goal oriented.
Salary : $25 - $26
