Trade Finance Specialist

We’re looking for an experienced Trade Finance Operations Analyst with strong knowledge of Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections. This role will focus on supporting day-to-day Trade Finance operations while identifying process improvements, enhancing workflows, and supporting system initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze end-to-end Trade Finance processes across Import and Export Letters of Credit and

Documentary Collections

• Support LC activities including issuance, advising, confirmations, settlements, and financing


• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, accuracy, turnaround times, and risk controls


• Partner with Technology, Product, and Operations teams on system enhancements and process automation


• Participate in QA and UAT testing, including test case preparation, execution, and issue resolution


• Ensure compliance with ICC rules including UCP, URC, and ISBP, as well as internal policies and regulatory requirements


• Maintain process documentation, SOPs, and user guides


• Support invoicing, commission processing, and daily accrual activities


• Assist with syndicated Letters of Credit and complex trade structures


• Provide data analysis and reporting to support operational performance and decision-making


• Support change management, training, and communication for new processes and system updates

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred


• Proven experience in Trade Finance Operations


• Strong knowledge of Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections


• Understanding of UCP, URC, ISBP, and trade finance regulatory requirements


• Experience with process improvement, operations analysis, or workflow optimization


• Familiarity with Trade Finance systems and operational workflows


• Strong attention to detail, risk awareness, and ability to work in a high-volume environment


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills


• CDCS certification is a plus