Trade Finance Operations Analyst

Axiom Path • Jersey City, NJ

78d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the trade services operations group of a global financial institution known for its disciplined risk management, international banking capabilities, and commitment to operational excellence. This team supports complex commercial trade transactions in a highly regulated, control-focused environment. The role offers exposure to Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, syndicated transactions, and initiatives designed to modernize and improve trade finance operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Approximately five to seven years of relevant experience in Trade Finance Operations.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Import and Export Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections.
• Understanding of Letter of Credit issuance, advising, confirmation, settlement, financing, commissions, and accruals.
• Strong working knowledge of ICC rules, including UCP, URC, and ISBP.
• Experience analyzing operational processes, improving workflows, or supporting operational transformation.
• Experience participating in QA or UAT, including test-case preparation, execution, defect identification, and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with trade finance systems and high-volume transaction-processing environments.
• Strong attention to detail, operational risk awareness, and commitment to control standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, technology, product, and business stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with syndicated Letters of Credit or complex trade structures is preferred.
• Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialists, or CDCS, is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analyze end-to-end Import and Export Letter of Credit and Documentary Collection processes to identify operational gaps, control risks, and efficiency opportunities.
• Support Letter of Credit issuance, advising, confirmation, settlement, financing, and related operational activities.
• Review and improve workflows to increase processing accuracy, reduce turnaround times, and strengthen operational controls.
• Partner with technology, product, and operations stakeholders on system enhancements and process automation.
• Prepare test cases and participate in quality assurance and user acceptance testing for trade finance platforms.
• Investigate testing issues, coordinate resolutions, and validate that system changes meet operational requirements.
• Ensure transactions and processes comply with applicable ICC rules, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain standard operating procedures, process documentation, user guides, and training materials.
• Support invoicing, commission processing in advance and arrears, and daily accrual activities.
• Assist with syndicated Letters of Credit and other complex trade structures from an operational perspective.
• Produce data analysis and operational reporting to support performance management and informed decision-making.
• Help communicate and implement new processes, system changes, and operating procedures.

Benefits

• W2 only; no C2C or 1099 arrangements.
• Onsite opportunity in Jersey City, New Jersey.
• Work closely with trade operations, technology, product, and control teams.
• Gain exposure to complex international trade products, operational transformation, and system enhancement initiatives.
• Contribute to process automation, platform testing, documentation, and operational risk improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level