Provide transactional processing support for respective Letter of Credit Product
Review letter of credit documents to determine compliance with international standards and UCP600, ISP98
Examines Import and Export letters of credit for potential boycott issues, advises L/C
Review documents for internal consistency and compliance with governmental documentary regulations and import/export restrictions.
Report Discrepancies and attend incoming refusals.
Issue Import and Export letters of credit and Standby
Provide creative solutions to reduce errors and to ensure adherence to audit and control policies
Provide back-up coverage for team members and assist team members during high volume periods
Utilize technical knowledge in order to deliver quality service and achieve operating efficiency
Participate in activities related to compliance with procedures and control
Minimize risk to the bank through increased knowledge of procedural requirements
Maintain awareness of product changes and system enhancements
Ensure attendance at mandatory classes
Daily interactions with our Business partners, Product Heads and Senior Management
Daily Management of in-process, pended, and service-related activities, ensuring the processing and dispatching and delivery of very high quality service to our customers and internal partners
Responsibility to ensure smooth, error free process flow
Responsibility for the maintenance of a control environment.
Provide support to all operational processes as needed
Demonstrated competence in related area
Participate in UAT, implementation and training if needed
Perform within departmental procedures and compliance standards to minimize losses to the Firm
Execute moderate to complex transactions
Assist with approval processing in the Unit
Assist with special reports and projects as needed
Demonstrated competence in related area
Understand the procedures and controls required for custody accounts
Qualifications:
Previous experience in International Trade Services Operations preferred.
Willing to acquire or deepen its knowledge on the international rules and regulations related to Letter of Credits, as the ISP98, UCP600, ISBP and INCOTERMS.
Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills and fluency in Spanish language
Knowledge of MS Office tools
Flexible to work on CO holidays, as per business needs.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience preferred
Strong performance record, indicating a self-starter who solves issues as they arise.
Time management skills
Must be able to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment and support other Units as required
Demonstrated people leadership/management skills and the ability to influence and empower people
Strong focus on controls
Quick learner; comfortable with and able to manage in complex systems environment and associated development process
Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, both oral and written.
Flexible/sense of urgency
Commitment to mobility and diversity
Industry Knowledge
Managing Risk, Analytical, planning, and organizational skills
Teamwork/Interpersonal
Highly detailed planning, organization, and solid execution capability.