Senior Letter of Credit/International Specialist

About the role

This position supports international banking operations related to letters of credit, ensuring accurate and timely transaction processing while maintaining compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. The role provides quality service to both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all documents and entries related to issuing and amending Standby and Documentary/Import Letters of Credit.
• Calculate and process all fees related to the issuance, renewal, and amending of letters of credit.
• Provide technical support and direction to lenders and lending support associates in preparing documents for drafting, issuing, renewing, and amending Letters of Credit.
• Examine documents presented for payment under all types of Letters of Credit and determine compliance with letter of credit conditions.
• Update all subsidiary and electronic logs and journals for letters of credit and related fees.
• Maintain office files and pending folders for letters of credit.
• Create or approve General Ledger Accounting journals in the bank’s accounting system (BRIDGE) for letters of credit transactions.
• Follow OFAC policy and procedure when issuing, amending, and renewing letters of credit.
• Process transactions and fees related to letters of credit participations with other financial institutions.
• Perform all additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 5 years of financial banking experience.
• Knowledge of general banking functions.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in keyboard/computer skills, including Ten Key Test.
• Excel 2016 – Beginner level.
• Word 2016 – Beginner level.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Two years of college.
• Experience with core banking systems and automated processes.
• Typing skills – 40 words per minute.
• Knowledge of credit transactions and procedures related to types of letters of credit.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use a computer keyboard and/or mouse, requiring hand and wrist manipulation, while viewing computer screens.