Standby Letter of Credit Advisor - Operations
About The Position
Inspire, excel and grow with us. Stand Out in the World of Global Trade Finance. Are you a seasoned Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) professional looking for an opportunity to leverage your expertise, influence complex transactions, and partner with clients on some of their most critical business needs? At U.S. Bank Global Trade & Standby Services (GTSS), you'll join a highly respected team of trade finance experts supporting sophisticated commercial and corporate clients across the country. This isn't a production-focused role—it's an advisory position where your technical expertise, risk awareness, and relationship-building skills will be valued and relied upon. As a Standby Letter of Credit Advisor, you'll serve as a trusted consultant to Relationship Managers, Credit, Legal, and clients, helping structure complex SBLC transactions, navigate legal documentation, and deliver solutions that support business growth while protecting the bank's interests.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Eight or more years of relevant work experience
Nice To Haves
- Extensive experience in standby letters of credit, with strong expertise in complex deal structuring
- Strong knowledge of standby letter of credit rules, including ISP98 and UCP600
- Deep understanding of credit agreements, reimbursement agreements, and related legal documentation
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to a variety of stakeholders
- Proven ability to deliver a high level of customer service in a fast paced, client focused environment
- Strong risk awareness and ability to provide sound recommendations in complex or time sensitive situations
- Ability to influence and guide partners without direct authority
Responsibilities
- Advise on complex standby letter of credit transactions, including issuance, amendments, and structuring considerations.
- Review and interpret credit agreements, reimbursement agreements, and related legal documentation.
- Consult with Relationship Managers, Credit, and Legal partners on transaction structure and risk.
- Serve as the go-to resource for complex, non-standard, and high-profile client requests.
- Guide clients and internal partners through the SBLC process with confidence and expertise.
- Support onboarding of new and complex client relationships.
- Deliver exceptional service while balancing risk management and business objectives.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
