Bank Of America Trade Finance Services Specialist II Standby Letter Credit - Scranton PA 

United States, Pennsylvania, Scranton 

104581770

This job is responsible for performing a variety of technical and analytical functions related to trade financing and servicing. Key responsibilities include researching, analyzing, auditing, tracing, and resolving trade documents that require specialized, sensitive, or exception handling. Job expectations include evaluating acceptances, issuances, amendments, and negotiations for import and export, standby and government letters of credit, and bankers acceptances related to trade financing.

Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of technical and analytical functions related to trade financing and servicing. Responsibilities include researching, analyzing, and resolving trade documents that require specialized, sensitive, and/or exception handling; evaluating acceptances, issuances, amendments, and negotiations for import/export, standby and government letters of credit and bankers acceptances; reviewing, analyzing and negotiating letters of credit documents; issuing commercial and stand-by letters of credit, amendments, transfers and requests to pay; approving payments, collections and reimbursements. Works under established operating procedures and precedents. Requires a full working knowledge of trade finance operations and documentation. Individuals typically have 3-5 years of experience with 1-3 years Trade experience preferred. Additional responsibilities can include but not limited to:

• Processes transactions related to various Trade Finance products and performs support and servicing functions, such as problem resolution and exception handling for clients and business partners

• Communicates complex data and information clearly and effectively to clients and business partners

• Performs a variety of technical and analytical functions related to trade financing and servicing including researching, analyzing, auditing, tracing, and resolving Trade Finance documents that require specialized, sensitive, or exception handling

• Manages risk by ensuring transactions are handled efficiently and proactively, identifying and escalating potential risks

• Develops capabilities and competencies through self-study or participation in trainings on system enhancements

Required Skills and Experience:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Detail-oriented with strong organization skills

• Good team player, enthusiastic, flexible and committed

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and navigate change and prioritize daily

• Proactive approach to problem resolution

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Some experience as a letter of credit or trade specialist familiar with ISP 98 and/or UCP 600, and legal and compliance regulations

• Knowledge of SWIFT, wire transfers and accounting entries

• College degree or comparable banking experience

Skills:

• Attention to Detail

• Customer and Client Focus

• Adaptability

• Collaboration

• Prioritization

• Recording/Organizing Information

• Analytical Thinking

• Oral Communications

• Problem Solving

1st shift (United States of America)