Trade Services Processor

Location: Operations Center

We are seeking a detail-oriented Trade Services Processor to support the end-to-end lifecycle of global trade transactions. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate processing of collections, payments, and letters of credit, ensuring that all activities align with international trade standards and rigorous regulatory requirements.

1. Transaction Processing & Management

• Lifecycle Support: Process new collections, payments, and trade acceptances while diligently tracing outstanding items to ensure timely settlement.

• Letters of Credit: Advise and issue Letter of Credit (LC) amendments and participate in the negotiation of LC documents to facilitate global trade.

• Issue Resolution: Collaborate with peers and managers to resolve processing discrepancies and achieve operational goals.

2. Risk & Compliance Oversight

• Regulatory Adherence: Develop a deep understanding of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements, specifically focusing on BSA/AML, Sanctions, and Anti-boycott regulations.

• Escalation Management: Identify scenarios requiring further due diligence or non-routine intervention and escalate them to supervisors or senior staff appropriately.

• Risk Mitigation: Execute risk programs related to Credit, Market, and Operational Risk, ensuring all sound risk decisions are commensurate with the business unit’s risk appetite.

3. Collaboration & Communication

• Internal Partnership: Interact with internal customers and colleagues to provide seamless trade service support.

• Team Alignment: Work under the direction of supervisors while contributing to a culture of proactive monitoring and governance.

• Experience: 1+ years of Trade Services experience, or equivalent demonstrated through professional work experience, training, military experience, or education.

• Operational Knowledge: Foundational understanding of trade instruments and global payment processing.

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to identify and act upon scenarios requiring escalation.

• Compliance Mindset: Demonstrated ability to consistently adhere to global financial crimes and sanctions procedures.

• Professional Discipline: High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a risk-mitigating and compliance-driven culture.

• Operational Integrity: Adherence to all applicable risk programs including Credit, Financial Crimes, and Regulatory Compliance.

• Ethical Excellence: Commitment to a drug-free workplace and a culture of proactive risk identification and escalation.

• Accountability: Direct representation of one's own professional experiences throughout the recruitment and hiring process.

This position offers the opportunity to build specialized expertise in the complex world of international trade finance. You will work within a sophisticated global framework, playing a vital role in ensuring that capital moves safely and efficiently across borders.