Trade Finance Services Specialist I (Client Servicing) - Scranton, PA
Scranton, Pennsylvania
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Job Description:
This job is responsible for performing technical and analytical functions related to trade financing and servicing. Key responsibilities include reviewing, approving, and servicing trade finance documents for bank and regulatory compliance and acceptability of terms and conditions. Job expectations include completing daily transaction approval or handling client inquiries to ensure accuracy and timeliness, analyzing and clarifying terms and conditions of trade finance documents, handling and reporting escalation of irregular or suspicious transactions, and collaborating with partners.
LOB Job Description: Performs Dedicated Trade client servicing for pre and post trade transactions for a variety of somewhat complex technical and analytical functions related to trade financing and servicing. Typical responsibilities include reviewing and approving trade finance documents for bank and regulatory compliance and acceptability of terms and conditions. Primary responsibilities are supporting internal and external clients, supporting Global Trade Operations processing teams. Analyzing issuances and amendments of import/export letters of credit and bankers acceptances and clarifying terms and conditions of trade finance documents for customers. Individuals typically have 1-2 years of banking, customer service, or Trade experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
Supports the processing of transactions related to various Trade Finance products and performs support and servicing functions, such as problem resolution and exception handling for clients and business partners
Communicates data and information clearly and effectively to clients and business partners
Performs technical and analytical functions related to trade financing and servicing including contributing to researching, analyzing, auditing, tracing, and resolving Trade Finance documents and performing regular monitoring on the processing or risks
Manages risk by ensuring transactions are handled efficiently and proactively, identifying and escalating potential risks
Develops capabilities and competencies through self-study or participation in trainings on system enhancements
Provides training and guidance to teammates to achieve optimal performance results
Required Skills and Experience:
Detail-oriented individual with strong organization skills who is willing to be flexible and apply logic to changing, competing situations and deadlines
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle multiple complex inquiries/investigations simultaneously
Desired Skills and Experience:
Some experience as a letter of credit or trade specialist
Knowledge of SWIFT, wire transfers, GSS and accounting entries is desired
Foreign language competency a plus
Client Servicing experience
College degree or comparable banking experience
Skills:
Attention to Detail
Customer and Client Focus
Adaptability
Collaboration
Prioritization
Recording/Organizing Information
Analytical Thinking
Oral Communications
Problem Solving
Research
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
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