Senior Trade Services Specialist – Global Trade Advisory

Senior Trade Services Specialist – Global Trade Advisory

Requirements

• 4+ years of Trade Services experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Responsibilities

• Mitigate risk to the bank and the customer to ensure customer satisfaction by processing Letter of Credits
• Review complex reformatting, drafting, advising and amending standby letters of credit that require an in depth evaluation of variable factors
• Provide recommendations on existing policies, practices, and procedures
• Perform moderately complex letter of credit structure, documentation, governing rules, internal policies and credit risk implications
• Utilize overall understanding of rules and regulations, governing letter of credit products with a full working knowledge of standby letters of credit
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years experience with Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions and Anti-boycott policies and procedures, and demonstrates an ability to understand and consistently adhere to procedures related to these subjects
• Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) Certification
• In-depth knowledge of Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP), International Standard Banking Practice for the Examination of Documents (ISBP), Uniform Rules for Collections (URC) and other International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) publications
• Experience and/or ability to provide training and support to internal teams on trade operations and compliance
• Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) Trade Based Money Laundering Certificate
• Knowledge and understanding of Anti Money Laundering (AML) financial compliance investigations
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Trade Based Money Laundering (TBML) regulations and internal compliance policies relating to trade transactions, ensuring adherence to global sanctions and suspicious activities monitoring
• Subject matter expert supporting to trade operations teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and minimizing operational risk
• Knowledge and understanding of financial services industry: compliance, regulatory, or legal operations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex material to a diverse audience
• Experience developing partnerships and collaborating with other business and functional areas