Trade Finance Analyst

Job Title: Trade Finance Analyst

Location: London, 2-3 days per week on site required

Duration: Until March 2026

Rate: £150.00 - £200.00 per day

Purpose of the Role:

We are looking for a Trade Finance Operations Officer/Analyst to join our team and perform all operational aspects of trade finance products in an efficient, accurate, and timely manner. This role is critical in supporting international trade flows, mitigating risks for both exporters and importers, and ensuring smooth operations of trade finance products. You'll play a key role in managing Letters of Credit, Supply Chain Finance, Guarantees, and other trade finance tools while addressing potential financial crime risks in the process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer all aspects of trade finance products, including Letters of Credit, Receivables Finance, and Guarantees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Work closely with marketing teams, internal stakeholders, and customers to provide technical support for trade finance products.
• Liaise with the Compliance, Financial Crime, and Risk teams to ensure identification and escalation of potential financial crime risks and sanctions concerns.
• Apply workflows and procedures across EMEA to ensure trade finance operations are conducted in a controlled and efficient manner.
• Contribute to business continuity planning and assist in volume tracking for trade finance operations.
• Actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen) to enhance operational performance.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of traditional trade finance products such as Documentary Letters of Credit, Stand-by Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, and Discounted Receivables.
• Familiarity with international trade flows, shipping terms, and key commercial terms associated with trade.
• Understanding of the legal implications of trade finance, including maritime law and internationally agreed rulebooks.
• Experience in identifying operational risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of financial crime risks, particularly in trade finance, and how to follow appropriate mitigation procedures.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles for trade finance products.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the "apply" button.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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