Bilingual Global Trade Operations Analyst (Banking Exp.)
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- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
Length: 12 months contract with the possibility of extension
Location: Toronto, ON - Hybrid (1 day a week in office)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am-5 pm'The start date of this job is flexible and in order to find the best candidate the job may remain open much longer than the date mentioned on this posting... or you may be asked to start sooner than the expected start date if you are able to do so !'Please read the job description below. If this interests you, please send a MS-Word version copy of your resume (ASAP) along with a telephone contact number: E-mail to padhikari@teamrecruiter.comPlease mention the job title above in the subject line
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ROLE MANDATE:
Global Trade Operations is responsible for processing of domestic and international trade transactions related to goods and services for a North American and UK client base. The main functions involve the handling of Standby Letters of Credit and Guarantees, Import and Export Letters of Credit, Clean and Documentary Collections. Provide specialized trade finance support and service in a specific function/ technology where complexity is deemed to be medium to high and where errors may be costly. Analyze more complex, non-routine business issues, procedures, products, and processes, ensuring financial and regulatory controls, and provide guidance and resolution of issues. Supports the execution of accurate and efficient reporting processes for regulatory and management information. Fulfill routine and frequently non-routine transactions, internal business partner and/or external customer inquiries/ requests, and/or audit/ reconciliation activities, and solve more complex issues efficiently and effectively in accordance with Bank and industry standards, focusing on up to a three-month time horizon.ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Process and/or fulfill trade finance transactions, perform audit/ reconciliation activities and/or other activities in accordance with established priorities and deadlines on a timely, accurate and efficient basis.
Perform account reconciliation as per policy and procedure.
Perform wire payments.
Monitor and control Auto renewal reports and extensions of expiry dates related to Standby Letters of Credit and Guarantees.
Monitor and update customer fees information.
Resolve discrepancies/ exceptions that frequently deal with non-routine situations, requiring further analysis.
Investigate and resolve or make recommendations to more senior team members on more complex, non-routine issues relating to internal business partner and/or external customer inquiries or requests, business process efficiency and quality control within existing procedures
Detailed oriented, Deadline-Oriented, Excellent Time Management.
Enable productive relationships within the line of business (LOB) and other functions through responsiveness and support
Proactively work with others (i.e., on own team, shared service centre, other operational areas, or with the internal business partner and/or external customer) to ensure delivery of timely, quality, and efficient fulfillment activities.
Provide advice to internal business partners and peers to support the completion of a process or activity within established procedures.
Provide input and analysis into the continuous improvement of business processes and procedures within the scope of the work team, and participate in the planning, testing and implementation of projects and new/ revised products/ services or processes.
Provide on-the-job assistance and training to others, as requested.
Strengthen customer relationships
Escalate trade finance issues that require resolution by more senior team members, as per guidelines.
Identify potential risk situations/ impacts and make recommendations or escalate to the manager.
Review trade finance transactions and requests for compliance with regulatory and Bank requirements, as required.
Monitor production logs and schedules to ensure key controls are followed and exceptions are actively pursued; escalate to the manager as appropriate.
Provide information for regulatory reporting and audit queries.
Ensure all appropriate authorizations/ approvals are obtained in accordance with policies and controls.
Follow security and safeguarding procedures and apply appropriate due diligence in accordance with Bank policy for the prevention of loss due to such things as fraud or defalcation.
Involve in continuous improvement and working together to find a better way to do things.
Respond quickly to a changing environment
Deliver exceptional customer service that builds trust through responsive, accurate, consistent, knowledgeable, and available services and support.
Align individual performance goals to team and organizational goals.Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
University degree/college diploma (Finance, Business, Accounting preferred)
Certification in Documentary Credits (CDCS) (strong asset, and not required if sufficient work experience)
Proficient in Excel, Word, Macros, and other standard desktop applications used by the business unit.
In-depth Knowledge of International Chamber of Commerce Rules - Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees (URDG 758), Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP 600), International Standby Practices (ISP98).
3+ years of trade finance operational experience
Strong knowledge and understanding of the business unit's key products and services, processes and controls
Strong understanding of the business unit's risk and regulatory requirements
Good knowledge of departmental systems and jTPS application
Bilingual (French/English)
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Strong customer service and relationship management skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
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