International Banking Ops Associate – Trade Finance
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America
Full Time
2 hours ago
$28 - $37 USD
No H1B
Key skills
Communication
About this role
Role Overview
Responsible for supporting the processing of Global Trade & Standby Services (GTSS) and Foreign Exchange (FX) banking products at various stages of the transactions/trade’s life cycle
For GTSS specialization, product areas include Import/Export Letters of Credit, documentary collections, banker’s acceptances, and Standby Letters of Credit
FX product areas include International Remittance/Payments, Settlements, and Investigations
Facilitates the process with all parties involved on trade transactions, payments, settlements, and disbursements
Reviews, executes, and reconciles processing of transactions and related documents
Verifies work processes to ensure completeness and accuracy to established service levels, standard policies, and applicable procedures to ensure strict compliance with terms and conditions
Ensures the appropriate materials, documentation and capacity are available to complete transactions
Responsible for examining and processing documents related to letters of credit for commercial customers involved in import and export transactions
Supports the full lifecycle of letters of credit, including advising, issuing, and document examination in compliance with international trade rules (UCP 600, ISPP, ICC rules)
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Five or more years of relevant work experience
Certification such as CDCS (Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialist) is highly valued
Strong knowledge of export/import/standby letters of credit and documentary collections
Familiarity with ICC rules, UCP 600, and related international trade regulations
Detail-oriented with strong decision-making skills and ability to handle complex documentation
Advanced knowledge of specific international banking products, payment services, foreign exchange and general bank operating policies and procedures
Strong problem-solving and client servicing skills
Ability to identify and resolve/escalate complex problems with minimal guidance
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications
Benefits
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law