Trade Finance Operations Analyst - Onsite

Responsibilities

• Analyze end-to-end Trade Finance operational processes, including Import and Export Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections, to identify gaps and efficiency opportunities
• Support the processing of Import and Export Letters of Credit, including issuance, advising, confirmations, settlements, and financing activities
• Review and improve operational workflows to enhance accuracy, turnaround time, and risk controls
• Collaborate with technology, product, and operations teams to support system enhancements and process automation initiatives
• Participate in system testing (QA) and (UAT), including preparation of test cases, execution, and issue resolution for trade finance platforms
• Ensure all operational activities comply with ICC rules (e.g., UCP, URC, ISBP), internal policies, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain and update process documentation, standard operating procedures, and user guides
• Support invoicing, commission processing (advance and arrears), and daily accrual activities
• Aid in managing syndicated Letter of Credit transactions and complex trade structures from an operational standpoint
• Provide data analysis, reporting, and insights to support operational performance and decision-making
• Support change management, including communication and training for new processes and system updates

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Proven experience in Trade Finance Operations, with strong knowledge of Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections
• Strong understanding of ICC rules (UCP, URC, ISBP) and trade finance regulatory requirements
• Experience in process improvement, operations analysis, or workflow optimization
• Strong attention to detail, risk awareness, and ability to operate in a high-volume, control-focused environment
• Familiarity with trade finance systems and operational workflows
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills

Desired Skills

• Master's degree preferred
• Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialist (CDCS) is an advantage