Our client, an international bank in London, currently seek a Banking Operations professional experienced in both Trade Finance and Treasury Operations. The successful candidate will have a proven understanding of Trade Finance and Treasury products these include bonds/guarantees and Letters of Credit. Our Client offers hybrid working and a fantastic benefits package.

Job purpose as Trade Finance Manager

• To deliver the Trade Business Strategy with the Corporate and Institutional Banking Group (which is principally with corporate clients).
• To assist in delivering budget for Corporate and Institutional Banking profit centre.
• To develop new Trade Business opportunities and to manage the trade portfolio.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities as Trade Finance Manager

• Support of Treasury Group; contribute to budget preparation and delivery.
• Trade documentation and Risk, Business Development , Drafting of Credit Submissions
• Purchase of trade risks according to credit policy
• Monitoring exposures for compliance with credit limits
• Ensuring all business transacted falls within regulatory constraints (FCA, CBK, sanctions, KYC etc): reviewing facility documentation
• Support of Corporate & Institutional Banking Group

Essential Experience Required

• Experience in executing Trade Finance business/capability successfully to Corporate and Institutional clients/prospects.
• Structuring and documenting the new business proposal
• Strong support and guidance for the Bank's Trade Finance Operations team
• Expertise in Trade Finance and Treasury Operations
• Experience in drafting credit applications
• Thorough understanding of trade products
• Documentation Experience
• Understanding of trade risk
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable Experience

• Trade finance origination experience
• Institutional banking experience