Trade Finance Assistant CDCS

Posted 07 March 2019
Salary £35000 - £40000.00 per annum
Location
Job type Permanent
Discipline Banking Operations
ReferenceBBBH14129_1551948011
Contact NameBethany Singer

Job description

My Client, an international Bank based in the City, are looking for a Trade Finance Assistant to join their rapidly expanding team. Successful candidates must be CDCS qualified.

As a Trade finance Assistant you will be responsible for:

  • L/C Document checking - 1st or 2nd checking within given limits.
  • Acceptance or Rejection of documents - preparation of notification advices by mail or swift MT734/750. DPB
  • Preparation of Import L/C Issuance and amendments - calculation of charges, completion of folders
  • Preparation of Export L/C Advising and amendments - calculation of charges, completion of folders
  • Expired Report - Take/claim charges if necessary and close files
  • Input and complete transactions relative to specific team
  • Ensure timely processing of SWIFT, telephonic, mail and fax instructions/queries from customers, correspondents and principals.
  • Ensure Ticklers in place with regards to chasing of acceptance of discrepancies/Payments/Queries.
  • Ensure timely chasing of outstanding items as identified on daily tickler/tracer reports.
  • Advising and assisting customers in all matters relative to respective team.
  • Keeping up to date with current AML / KYC and Fraud prevention legislation.

As a Trade Finance Assistant you will need:

  • Minimum A Level educated , CDCS qualified
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience gained within another financial institution
  • Knowledge of Trade Finance banking
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and interaction skills;
  • Good written and verbal skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Good overall knowledge and understanding of banking operations and role requirements
  • Ability to be able to deal confidently with the highest levels of bank staff.
  • Good systems and soft skills including general Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint