Trade Finance Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Trade Finance Officer to join a leading foreign bank based in Central London, providing a wide range of services to both private and corporate clients across the globe.

As a Senior Trade Finance Officer, you will oversee trade finance operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting the development of a high-performing team.

This is a full-time, permanent office based role offering salary up to £45,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

? Processing and managing various trade finance products such as Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, and Guarantees.


? Conducting thorough due diligence on trade transactions to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and other regulatory requirements.


? Reviewing transaction alerts and escalating potential concerns to senior management.


? Maintaining accurate records to ensure a transparent audit trail.


? Supervising and supporting team members, promoting efficiency, and maintaining high operational standards.


? Identifying any operational issues and resolving them effectively.


? Monitoring and reconciling ledger items in a timely manner.


? Staying up-to-date with regulatory changes, including AML and counter-terrorist financing practices.


? Assisting in training team members on AML compliance as necessary.




What we are looking for:

? Previously worked as a Trade Finance Officer, Trade Finance Specialist, Trade Finance Analyst, Trade Operations Officer, AML OFFICER, trade compliance officer, Trade Finance Specialist, Trade Operations Analyst, Trade Finance Payment Analyst, Trade Finance Assistant Manager, Trade Analyst, Trade Finance Manager or in a similar role.


? At least 4 years of experience within Trade Finance Operations in a banking environment.


? Experience with SWIFT messaging systems and related message types.


? Understanding of trade finance products, including