International Trade Finance Specialist

6 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States CFA Institute Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced International Trade Finance Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our trade finance team, you will be responsible for providing expertise and guidance on international trade finance products and services.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of trade finance regulations, including OFAC, Trade Based Money Laundering, Department of Commerce Anti-Boycott Regulations, SWIFT, UCP600, ISP98, URC522, URR725, URDG758, and Uniform Commercial Code Article 5.

Responsibilities:

  • Work independently with general guidance from the Director, Trade Finance Manager.
  • Covering trade finance products.
  • Customize products to fit client needs.
  • Partner with Commercial Bank and Product Advisors to define client needs and ensure existing product meet client needs and are competitive.
  • Provide response to queries, sound advice, guidance and/or recommendations on trade finance matters in relation to interpretation of letter of credit terms and rules to internal and external clients in a timely, accurate manner and cost-effective manner.
  • Provide visibility to clients on their trade finance activities and identify cross-selling opportunities.
  • Work closely with compliance, Legal, and Credit Administration to address and resolve issues.
  • Resolve and/or mitigate the risks in the Global Trade Finance products and services transactions.
  • Perform and process Trade Financing duties.
  • Apply the Compliance and Letter of Credit rules on the day to day transactions.
  • Maintaining current client relationships and independently handle less complex client issues.
  • Assist in providing guidance to a more junior member of the team.
  • Participate in departmental and bank wide initiatives and projects.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in OR High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Trade Finance and financial services.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills and relationship skills.
  • Excellent multi-tasking and organization skills.
  • Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Customer-focused with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to communicate and influence at an appropriate level.
  • Proactive and self-motivated with ability to work independently with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines.
  • Proven ability to meet new challenges, assimilate new information and to influence people through maturity of approach.

Salary: The estimated salary for this position is between $120,600.00 and $140,000.00 per year. The actual starting base pay will be determined based on skills, experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits program includes customized offerings designed to support families, however defined. For more information regarding our benefits offerings, please visit our website.



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