Operations Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and process documentation related to international trade and supply chain finance transactions.
• Process Letters of Credit, collections, and other trade finance transactions while ensuring compliance with bank policies and industry standards.
• Review transaction documentation for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Support due diligence and operational review activities, including sanctions and compliance-related processes.
• Enter and validate transaction data within operational systems.
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure accurate processing and documentation.
• Provide support and guidance to internal partners and customers regarding operational procedures and requirements.
• Collaborate with audit, risk, and compliance teams to support control testing and documentation requests.
• Cross-train across multiple operational functions and support continuous process improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in loan operations, banking operations, financial services operations, document review, or transaction processing.
• Experience reviewing financial, loan, legal, or compliance-related documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• Banking, commercial lending, trade finance, or treasury operations experience.
• Experience with Letters of Credit, Import/Export transactions, or Supply Chain Finance.
• Knowledge of OFAC, compliance review processes, or financial due diligence activities.
• Understanding of UCP600, ISP98, and International Standard Banking Practice guidelines.
• General accounting knowledge.
• College degree preferred.
• Certified Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) certification is a plus.
• Experience with trade finance platforms or workflow systems.
• Foreign language proficiency is a plus.