Trade Finance Manager

Trade Finance Manager

Posted 7 days ago by KennedyPearce Consulting

£35 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
City Of London, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Senior Trade Finance Officer/Manager involves overseeing the full lifecycle of trade finance products within an international bank in London. The position requires strong expertise in trade finance operations, compliance, and customer service, with a focus on timely processing of transactions. This is a 6-month contract position with a daily rate based on experience. The ideal candidate should be available immediately or on short notice.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the full lifecycle of trade finance products—Letters of Credit, Guarantees, SBLCs, and Receivables Finance—ensuring timely and compliant processing for corporate and institutional clients.
  • Process and manage trade finance transactions across all major product types.
  • Conduct document checking, risk assessments, and due diligence.
  • Provide expert advice and customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support compliance with AML, sanctions, and regulatory standards.
  • Contribute to operational improvements and system accuracy.
  • Act as a key contact during manager absences.

Key Skills:

  • Some experience as a manager in Trade Finance Operations working for a bank based in the UK.
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in trade finance operations.
  • Expertise in LCs, Guarantees, SBLCs, and Receivables Finance.
  • Familiarity with UCP 600, ISBP, URDG, and related rules.
  • Understanding of AML and compliance requirements in trade.
  • Excellent time management, communication, and analytical skills.
  • CDCS or equivalent trade finance qualification (preferred).
  • Experience with systems such as SWIFT Alliance, TI+, T24 (preferred).

Salary (Rate): £35.00/hr

City: City Of London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

Our client, an international bank based in London who offer Hybrid working currently seek a Senior Trade Finance Officer/Manager on 6 Month Contract basis 6 Month Daily rate Contract Ideally immediately Available or on a short notice Rate up to £250 per day all in rate DOE

Essential Experience

  • Some experience as a manager in Trade Finance Operations working for a bank based in the UK
  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in trade finance operations
  • Expertise in LCs, Guarantees, SBLCs, and Receivables Finance
  • Familiarity with UCP 600, ISBP, URDG, and related rules
  • Understanding of AML and compliance requirements in trade
  • Excellent time management, communication, and analytical skills
  • CDCS or equivalent trade finance qualification (preferred)
  • Experience with systems such as SWIFT Alliance, TI+, T24 (preferred)

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the full lifecycle of trade finance products—Letters of Credit, Guarantees, SBLCs, and Receivables Finance—ensuring timely and compliant processing for corporate and institutional clients.
  • Process and manage trade finance transactions across all major product types
  • Conduct document checking, risk assessments, and due diligence
  • Provide expert advice and customer service to internal and external stakeholders
  • Support compliance with AML, sanctions, and regulatory standards
  • Contribute to operational improvements and system accuracy
  • Act as a key contact during manager absences