International Banking Operations Associate - Document Exam
U.S. Bank · Gresham, OR · Today
Management$27.5–$36.68/hrInternship
About the role
Play a critical role in global trade. Help businesses move commerce across borders with confidence.
Responsibilities
- Review and examine trade documents against letter of credit requirements and international trade standards.
- Determine compliance with letter of credit terms and identify discrepancies requiring resolution.
- Process trade finance transactions for payment, acceptance, and settlement.
- Support a variety of Global Trade & Standby Services (GTSS) and Foreign Exchange (FX) products throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Facilitate communication among clients, business partners, and internal teams to ensure efficient transaction processing.
- Review, execute, reconcile, and verify transactions and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Affirm adherence to service level expectations, operational procedures, regulatory requirements, and product terms and conditions.
- Communicate professionally with customers regarding documentation requirements, discrepancies, and transaction status.
- Affirm appropriate documentation, resources, and operational capacity are available to successfully complete transactions.
- Affirmatively assist in maintaining operational excellence while supporting a high-quality client experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three or more years of relevant work experience.
- Thorough knowledge of international banking products, payment services, foreign exchange, and general bank operating policies and procedures.
- Experience with letters of credit, trade finance, trade documentation, or document examination.
- Familiarity with UCP 600 and international trade finance standards preferred.
- Understanding of documentary collections, standby letters of credit, and related trade products.
- Strong problem-solving and client service skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking abilities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills when handling sensitive transactions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other business systems.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three or more years of relevant work experience.
Skills
- Thorough knowledge of international banking products, payment services, foreign exchange, and general bank operating policies and procedures.
- Experience with letters of credit, trade finance, trade documentation, or document examination.
- Familiarity with UCP 600 and international trade finance standards preferred.
- Understanding of documentary collections, standby letters of credit, and related trade products.
- Strong problem-solving and client service skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking abilities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong customer relationship and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills when handling sensitive transactions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other business systems.
Benefits
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision).
- Basic term and optional term life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Pregnancy disability and parental leave.
- 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan.
- Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure).
- Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities.
- Adoption assistance.
- Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law.