Trade Finance Operations Officer / Letter of Credit Specialist

Trade Finance Operations Officer / Letter of Credit SpecialistRole Description We are seeking detail-oriented, analytical, and finance-focused professionals for the positions of Trade Finance Operations Officer and Letter of Credit Specialist. These roles focus on supporting international trade transactions, managing trade finance documentation, processing banking instruments, and ensuring the accurate execution of import and export financing activities. Responsibilities include reviewing trade finance applications, processing import and export documentation, handling documentary credits, and coordinating with corporate clients, financial institutions, and internal banking departments. Professionals will examine shipping documents, verify transaction details, review payment instructions, and ensure that trade finance activities comply with applicable banking procedures and regulatory requirements. The roles also involve processing letters of credit, monitoring transaction status, coordinating document presentations, maintaining accurate records, and resolving documentation discrepancies. Trade Finance Operations Officers will focus on transaction processing, operational coordination, document verification, and trade finance administration. Letter of Credit Specialists will concentrate on issuing, advising, amending, and reviewing letters of credit, examining documentary presentations, and ensuring compliance with applicable international trade rules, including UCP 600. Qualifications • Strong understanding of international trade finance and banking operations. • Knowledge of import and export procedures and trade documentation. • Familiarity with letters of credit, documentary collections, and bank guarantees. • Understanding of UCP 600 and international trade finance practices. • Ability to review shipping documents and identify discrepancies. • Familiarity with payment processing and transaction management systems. • Understanding of banking compliance, risk controls, and regulatory requirements. • Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills. • High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to operational accuracy. •

Strong understanding of international trade finance and banking operations. Knowledge of import and export procedures and trade documentation. Familiarity with letters of credit, documentary collections, and bank guarantees. Understanding of UCP 600 and international trade finance practices. Ability to review shipping documents and identify discrepancies. Familiarity with payment processing and transaction management systems. Understanding of banking compliance, risk controls, and regulatory requirements. Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities. Excellent documentation, communication, and organizational skills. High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to operational accuracy.

Review trade finance applications, process import and export documentation, handle documentary credits, coordinate with corporate clients, financial institutions, and internal banking departments. Examine shipping documents, verify transaction details, review payment instructions, ensure compliance with banking procedures and regulatory requirements. Process letters of credit, monitor transaction status, coordinate document presentations, maintain accurate records, resolve documentation discrepancies. For Trade Finance Operations Officers: focus on transaction processing, operational coordination, document verification, and trade finance administration. For Letter of Credit Specialists: focus on issuing, advising, amending, and reviewing letters of credit, examining documentary presentations, and ensuring compliance with international trade rules, including UCP 600.